Intelligent monitoring system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent monitoring system, which comprises a cylindrical camera, a spherical camera, a base station, a linkage control module and an anomaly analysis module, the spherical camera is installed on the peripheral side of the house, the installation position of the spherical camera is higher than that of the cylindrical camera, and the monitoring area of the spherical camera and the monitoring area of the cylindrical camera are partially overlapped; the base station is used for receiving and processing data of the cylindrical camera and the spherical camera; the linkage control module is used for controlling the spherical camera to adjust the shooting direction when the base station detects that the data of the cylindrical camera is abnormal, so that the spherical camera turns to the mounting position of the cylindrical camera; and the anomaly analysis module is used for judging whether the cylindrical camera is abnormal based on the picture shot by the spherical camera. The intelligent monitoring system provided by the technical scheme of the utility model can discover and process the abnormal condition of the cylindrical camera in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent monitoring technology, and in particular to an intelligent monitoring system. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people are becoming increasingly aware of home security. Many families install several home security cameras to monitor areas such as doors, balconies, and living rooms. These cameras allow users to view real-time footage of their homes and surroundings directly through a mobile app. Customers prioritizing convenience choose cloud storage for video recordings, while those prioritizing privacy and security opt for edge-based smart solutions for storing and analyzing video data. Currently, people typically use either tube cameras or dome cameras in their homes. Because tube cameras lack directional capabilities, they are usually installed in a low position to monitor specific areas. However, this low installation location increases the risk of vandalism, and damage to tube cameras is usually only discovered after the fact, making it difficult to detect and address abnormalities promptly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose an intelligent monitoring system that can promptly detect and handle abnormal situations of cylindrical cameras.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the intelligent monitoring system proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] A barrel camera, installed around the perimeter of the house;

[0006] A spherical camera is installed around the perimeter of the building. The installation position of the spherical camera is higher than that of the cylindrical camera, and the monitoring area of ​​the spherical camera partially overlaps with that of the cylindrical camera.

[0007] A base station for receiving and processing data from the cylindrical and spherical cameras;

[0008] The linkage control module is used to control the spherical camera to adjust its shooting direction and turn it toward the installation position of the cylindrical camera when the base station detects abnormal data from the cylindrical camera; and

[0009] The anomaly analysis module is used to determine whether the cylindrical camera is abnormal based on the images captured by the spherical camera.

[0010] Optionally, the intelligent monitoring system includes multiple cylindrical cameras and multiple spherical cameras, which are distributed alternately around the house.

[0011] Optionally, the spherical camera has a rotatable gimbal for adjusting the shooting angle according to instructions from the base station.

[0012] Optionally, the base station is further provided with a storage module for storing the daily inspection data of the cylindrical camera and the spherical camera.

[0013] Optionally, the base station is equipped with a linkage control module, which is also used to drive multiple spherical cameras to alternately rotate to the monitoring area of ​​the faulty cylindrical camera when the cylindrical camera fails.

[0014] Optionally, the base station is equipped with an angle calculation module, which is connected to the spherical camera via an encoder, and the linkage control module controls the rotation of the spherical camera according to the output signal of the angle calculation module.

[0015] Optionally, the cylindrical camera is a solar-powered camera.

[0016] Optionally, the spherical camera is a solar-powered camera.

[0017] This utility model's technical solution involves installing both a cylindrical camera and a spherical camera around the perimeter of a building. The spherical camera is positioned higher than the cylindrical camera, and their monitoring areas partially overlap. A base station receives and processes data from both cameras. A linkage control module controls the spherical camera to adjust its shooting direction when the base station detects an anomaly in the cylindrical camera's data, aligning it with the cylindrical camera's installation position. An anomaly analysis module determines whether the cylindrical camera is malfunctioning based on the images captured by the spherical camera. Thus, when the base station detects an anomaly in the cylindrical camera's data (such as signal interruption or image abnormality), the linkage control module activates, adjusting the spherical camera's direction to align with the cylindrical camera's position. The spherical camera captures images of the cylindrical camera and its surrounding environment and transmits the data back to the base station. The anomaly analysis module determines whether the cylindrical camera is malfunctioning (such as being damaged, obstructed, or faulty) based on the spherical camera's image. The system can then issue an alarm or take other measures. This setup allows for timely detection and handling of anomalies in the cylindrical camera's operation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of an embodiment of the intelligent monitoring system of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0021] 10. Tube camera; 20. Spherical camera; 30. Base station; 40. Linkage control module; 50. Anomaly analysis module

[0022] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text is to include three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0026] This utility model proposes an intelligent monitoring system.

[0027] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent monitoring system includes a cylindrical camera 10, a spherical camera 20, a base station 30, a linkage control module 40, and an anomaly analysis module 50.

[0028] Specifically, the tube camera 10 is installed around the perimeter of the house to monitor the surrounding area. While the tube camera 10 typically does not have rotation capabilities, it is generally used for monitoring specific areas.

[0029] The spherical camera 20 is also installed around the perimeter of the house. The spherical camera 20 can usually rotate and tilt, providing a more flexible viewing angle. However, the cylindrical camera 10 is installed at a higher position than the cylindrical camera 10, and the monitoring area of ​​the spherical camera 20 partially overlaps with that of the cylindrical camera 10, so that the cylindrical camera 10 and the spherical camera 20 can complement each other and verify the monitoring data.

[0030] Base station 30 is used to receive and process data from cylindrical camera 10 and spherical camera 20.

[0031] The linkage control module 40 is used to control the spherical camera 20 to adjust its shooting direction and turn it toward the installation position of the spherical camera 10 when the base station 30 detects abnormal data from the spherical camera 10. When the base station 30 detects abnormal data from the spherical camera 10 (such as image loss, obstruction, or image blurring), the linkage control module 40 will control the spherical camera 20 to adjust its shooting direction and turn it toward the installation position of the spherical camera 10. This can help check whether the spherical camera 10 has been damaged or malfunctioned.

[0032] The anomaly analysis module 50 further analyzes the images captured by the spherical camera 20 to determine whether the cylindrical camera 10 is truly malfunctioning. For example, it uses the images from the spherical camera 20 to determine whether the cylindrical camera 10 is obstructed, damaged, or interfered with.

[0033] Optionally, the spherical camera 20 has a rotatable gimbal for adjusting the shooting angle according to instructions from the base station 30.

[0034] In practical use, the tube camera 10 continuously monitors the area around the building and transmits the data to the base station 30. If the base station 30 detects abnormal data from the tube camera 10 (such as signal interruption or abnormal image), the linkage control module 40 will activate, adjusting the direction of the spherical camera 20 to align it with the position of the tube camera 10. The spherical camera 20 captures images of the tube camera 10 and its surrounding environment and transmits the data back to the base station 30. The anomaly analysis module 50 determines whether the tube camera 10 is abnormal (such as whether it has been damaged, obstructed, or malfunctioning) based on the images from the spherical camera 20. The system can then issue an alarm or take other measures accordingly.

[0035] This design, using a cylindrical camera 10 and a spherical camera 20 to complement each other, improves the coverage and reliability of the monitoring. The linkage control module 40 automatically adjusts the viewing angle of the spherical camera 20, quickly locating and verifying anomalies in the cylindrical camera 10. The anomaly analysis module 50 reduces false alarms and improves the system's intelligence level. This configuration enables timely detection and handling of anomalies in the monitoring equipment.

[0036] This utility model's technical solution involves installing both a cylindrical camera 10 and a spherical camera 20 around the perimeter of a building. The spherical camera 20 is installed higher than the cylindrical camera 10, and its monitoring area partially overlaps with that of the cylindrical camera 10. A base station 30 receives and processes data from both the cylindrical camera 10 and the spherical camera 20. A linkage control module 40 controls the spherical camera 20 to adjust its shooting direction and align itself with the cylindrical camera 10's installation position when the base station 30 detects an anomaly in the data from the cylindrical camera 10. An anomaly analysis module 50 determines whether the cylindrical camera 10 is malfunctioning based on the images captured by the spherical camera 20. Thus, when the base station 30 detects an anomaly in the data from the cylindrical camera 10 (such as signal interruption or image anomaly), the linkage control module 40 activates, adjusting the direction of the spherical camera 20 to align with the cylindrical camera 10's position. The spherical camera 20 captures images of the cylindrical camera 10 and its surrounding environment and transmits the data back to the base station 30. The anomaly analysis module 50 determines whether the tube camera 10 is abnormal (e.g., whether it is damaged, obstructed, or malfunctioning) based on the image from the spherical camera 20. The system can then issue an alarm or take other measures accordingly. This configuration allows for timely detection and handling of anomalies in the tube camera 10.

[0037] In some embodiments, the intelligent monitoring system includes a plurality of cylindrical cameras 10 and a plurality of spherical cameras 20, which are distributed alternately around the house.

[0038] Specifically, there are at least two cylindrical cameras 10, and similarly, there are at least two spherical cameras 20. We know that houses are typically square or rectangular, meaning the two cylindrical cameras 10 are positioned at two opposite corners of the house, and the two spherical cameras 20 are positioned at the other two opposite corners, forming an alternating arrangement of multiple cylindrical cameras 10 and multiple spherical cameras 20. When the base station 30 detects abnormal data from a cylindrical camera 10 (such as lost image, obstruction, or signal interruption), it immediately activates the linkage mechanism. The linkage control module 40 prioritizes the nearest spherical camera 20, adjusting its viewing angle to align with the location of the abnormal cylindrical camera 10. This combination of low and high viewing angles creates multi-layered protection, ensuring that even if some devices fail, the system can still cover critical areas through other cameras.

[0039] Moreover, with this configuration, if the spherical camera 20 is damaged first, another spherical camera 20 can be rotated to the installation position of the abnormal spherical camera 20, thereby determining whether the spherical camera 20 is abnormal (such as whether it is damaged, obstructed, or malfunctioning).

[0040] For example, the number of cylindrical cameras 10 can be two, three, four, etc.; similarly, the number of spherical cameras 20 can be two, three, four, etc. This application does not impose specific limitations in this regard, and the specific number can be set according to the actual situation.

[0041] In some embodiments, the base station 30 further includes a storage module for storing daily inspection data of the tube camera 10 and the spherical camera 20. The daily inspection data stored in the storage module serves as a benchmark for image comparison, thereby improving the accuracy of the anomaly analysis module 50 in analyzing whether the tube camera 10 is abnormal. The storage module can be an SD card or a hard disk drive.

[0042] In some embodiments, the base station 30 is provided with a linkage control module 40, which is also used to drive multiple spherical cameras 20 to rotate alternately to the monitoring area of ​​the faulty spherical camera 10 when the cylindrical camera 10 fails. Specifically, by rotating multiple spherical cameras 20 alternately to the monitoring area of ​​the faulty spherical camera 10, a rotating inspection is formed, thus avoiding the power consumption loss of a single spherical camera 20.

[0043] In some embodiments, the base station 30 is provided with an angle calculation module, which is connected to the spherical camera 20 through an encoder, and the linkage control module 40 controls the spherical camera 20 to rotate according to the output signal of the angle calculation module.

[0044] When a certain cylindrical camera 10 malfunctions, the angle calculation module calculates the angle required for the spherical camera 20 to rotate to the faulty cylindrical camera 10. The linkage control module 40 controls the spherical camera 20 with the smallest rotation to rotate to the installation position of the faulty cylindrical camera 10 according to the output signal of the angle calculation module.

[0045] Specifically, the first spherical camera 20 rotates to the installation position of the faulty cylindrical camera 10 by 20 degrees, while the second spherical camera 20 rotates to the installation position of the faulty cylindrical camera 10 by 30 degrees. The linkage control module 40 will then select to control the rotation of the first spherical camera 20 to the installation position of the faulty cylindrical camera 10. In this way, the loss of the original monitoring range can be reduced.

[0046] In some embodiments, the tube camera 10 is a solar-powered camera. That is, the tube camera 10 can be powered by solar energy, which is beneficial for energy conservation.

[0047] In some embodiments, the spherical camera 20 is a solar-powered camera. That is, the sphere can be powered by solar energy, which is beneficial for energy conservation.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent monitoring system, characterized by, The intelligent monitoring system comprises: a cylindrical camera installed on the periphery of the house; a spherical camera installed on the periphery of the house, the installation position of the spherical camera being higher than that of the cylindrical camera, and the monitoring area of the spherical camera partially overlapping that of the cylindrical camera; a base station for receiving and processing data of the cylindrical camera and the spherical camera; a linkage control module for controlling the spherical camera to adjust the shooting direction and turn to the installation position of the cylindrical camera when the base station detects abnormal data of the cylindrical camera; and an abnormality analysis module for judging whether the cylindrical camera is abnormal based on the picture taken by the spherical camera.

2. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent monitoring system comprises a plurality of cylindrical cameras and a plurality of spherical cameras, and the plurality of cylindrical cameras and the plurality of spherical cameras are staggered and distributed around the house.

3. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 1, wherein, The spherical camera has a rotatable holder for adjusting the shooting angle according to the instruction of the base station.

4. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 1, wherein, The base station is further provided with a storage module for storing the routine inspection data of the cylindrical camera and the spherical camera.

5. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 2, wherein, The linkage control module of the base station is further used for driving a plurality of spherical cameras to rotate alternately to the monitoring area of the cylindrical camera in failure when the cylindrical camera is in failure.

6. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 5, wherein, The base station is provided with an angle calculation module, the angle calculation module being connected with the spherical camera through an encoder, and the linkage control module controls the rotation of the spherical camera according to the output signal of the angle calculation module.

7. The intelligent monitoring system of claim 1, wherein, The cylindrical camera is a solar camera; and / or The spherical camera is a solar camera.

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