Intelligent portable camera
By using a main frame design with detachable front and back shells and a modular layout, and integrating a multi-functional communication module, the shortcomings of existing portable cameras in terms of structure and intelligent experience are solved, thereby improving portability and intelligent applications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing portable cameras have shortcomings in structural design, functional integration, and intelligent experience, including a lack of multi-layered protection for the camera, loose layout of internal components, limited functionality, and a lack of network communication and real-time interaction capabilities.
It features a compact main frame with a detachable front and back cover connected by screws and clips. It integrates a camera, flash, dual touchscreens, TF/SIM card interface and Type-C interface. The motherboard centrally manages the modules and improves structural stability through optimized layout. It supports 4G/5G networks and real-time data transmission.
It has achieved a compact, highly portable smart camera with multi-functional communication capabilities, reducing the risk of device damage and meeting the needs of intelligent applications in multiple scenarios.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to portable electronic equipment technical field more specifically relates to a kind of intelligent portable camera. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the development of mobile internet and intelligent terminal technology, portable camera is widely used in consumer electronics, security monitoring, outdoor sports and other fields due to its portability and instant recording characteristics.
[0003] Although the existing similar products have basic shooting functions, there are still significant deficiencies in structure design, function integration and intelligent experience, including:
[0004] ①The camera lacks a multi-layer protection structure and is easily damaged by dust and collision;
[0005] ②The internal components are loosely arranged, affecting portability and assembly efficiency;
[0006] ③The function is single, lacks network communication and real-time interaction capability, and cannot meet the intelligent needs of remote monitoring, instant sharing and the like.
[0007] Therefore, it is an urgent problem for those skilled in the art to provide an intelligent portable camera with compact structure, stable connection and integrated multifunctional communication module. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0008] Therefore, the utility model provides an intelligent portable camera to solve the problems in the background art.
[0009] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0010] An intelligent portable camera comprises:
[0011] The face shell and the bottom shell are detachably connected by screws, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the bottom shell by a buckle to form a main frame; The face shell is provided with a camera mounting hole on the upper left side, and a flash mounting hole is provided on the lower left side; The camera mounting hole and the flash mounting hole are used to install a camera and a flash on the inner side of the face shell, respectively;
[0012] The TP assembly is fully attached to the front of the face shell by TP adhesive;
[0013] The bottom cover is provided with a TF interface and a SIM interface;
[0014] The main frame is provided with a switch control key, a shooting trigger key, a microphone control key and a transmission control key on the top;
[0015] The main frame is provided with a type-C interface on the bottom;
[0016] A camera shutter switch is provided on the left side of the main frame;
[0017] The main frame houses the motherboard, and the camera, flash, power switch, shooting trigger button, microphone control button, transmission control button, type-C interface, and camera shutter switch are all connected to the motherboard.
[0018] The TF interface is connected to the motherboard via a USB board; the SIM interface is connected to the motherboard via a SIM card board.
[0019] Preferably, the camera is provided with a camera cover and a camera shield; the flash is equipped with a flash cover.
[0020] Preferably, the bottom shell is provided with a sound-permeable hole, and a speaker is installed inside the bottom shell at a position corresponding to the sound-permeable hole; the speaker is connected to the motherboard.
[0021] Preferably, the motherboard is fixed on a motherboard bracket.
[0022] Preferably, a battery is also installed inside the main frame, with one end of the battery connected to the front shell via a battery steel sheet and the other end connected to the motherboard.
[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, this utility model discloses a smart portable camera. It adopts a compact main frame formed by the detachable connection of the front and bottom shells via screws and clips. It integrates a camera (including a protective cover and baffle), a flash (with a protective shield), dual touchscreens (TP assembly attached to the front of the front shell), a TF / SIM card interface (connected to the main board via a separate small board), a Type-C interface, and multi-function control keys. The main board centrally manages all modules and improves structural stability through optimized layout (such as fixing the battery with steel plates and reinforcing the main board bracket). The modular design of this utility model balances portability and assembly efficiency, while the protective structure reduces the risk of device damage. The SIM card and communication module support 4G / 5G networks, and combined with TF card expansion, it enables real-time data transmission, storage, and remote interaction. The Type-C interface is directly connected to the main board to ensure high-speed charging and data transmission, meeting the needs of intelligent applications in multiple scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0024] 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1A front view of the camera provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 A top view of the camera provided for this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 A rear view of the camera provided for this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 An exploded view of the camera structure provided for this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] according to Figures 1-4 This utility model embodiment proposes an intelligent portable camera, comprising:
[0031] The front cover and the bottom cover are detachably connected by screws, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the bottom cover by a buckle to form the main frame; a camera mounting hole is provided on the upper left side of the front cover, and a flash mounting hole is provided on the lower left side of the front cover; the camera mounting hole and the flash mounting hole are used to install the camera and the flash on the inside of the front cover, respectively.
[0032] The TP assembly is fully bonded to the front of the front cover using TP adhesive.
[0033] The bottom cover has a TF card slot and a SIM card slot.
[0034] The top of the main frame features a power switch, a shooting trigger button, a microphone control button, and a transmission control button.
[0035] A type-C interface is provided at the bottom of the main frame;
[0036] A camera shutter switch is located on the left side of the main frame;
[0037] The main frame houses the motherboard, and the camera, flash, power switch, shooting trigger button, microphone control button, transmission control button, type-C interface, and camera shutter switch are all connected to the motherboard.
[0038] The TF interface is connected to the motherboard via a USB board; the SIM interface is connected to the motherboard via a SIM card board.
[0039] Preferably, the camera is equipped with a camera cover and a camera shield; the flash is equipped with a flash cover.
[0040] Preferably, the bottom shell has a sound-permeable hole, and a speaker is installed inside the bottom shell at the position corresponding to the sound-permeable hole; the speaker is connected to the motherboard.
[0041] Preferably, the motherboard is fixed on the motherboard bracket.
[0042] Preferably, a battery is also installed inside the main frame, with one end of the battery connected to the front shell via a battery steel sheet and the other end connected to the motherboard.
[0043] In practice, the front cover and the bottom cover are detachably connected by screws. The bottom cover is fastened with a hook and latch to the bottom of the bottom cover, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly. The front of the front cover features a TP fully laminated capacitive touchscreen. The ribbon cable connects to the motherboard via a BTB connector through a cable channel on the right side. Mounting holes with inner buckles and latching slots are provided on the upper left and lower left sides to fix the camera and flash.
[0044] The camera uses a Sony IMX214 image sensor (13 megapixels), integrated into a thick aluminum alloy bracket and placed into the camera mounting hole on the front cover. The lens protrudes 0.3mm from the front cover. The camera cover is hinged to the top of the front cover via a miniature pivot with a built-in return spring. When closed, it is fixed by a neodymium magnet. The sliding PET material baffle inside the cover is controlled by a side toggle switch through a rack and pinion mechanism. The flash is covered by a light-transmitting cover and fixed to the front cover with clips. The internal reflector optimizes light distribution and is connected to the motherboard driver circuit via an FPC cable.
[0045] The motherboard is a 4-layer PCB, integrating a microcontroller, Quectel EC204G module, ESP32-Wi-Fi / Bluetooth chip, 128GBeMMC and audio codec chip, and is fixed to an aluminum alloy "I"-shaped bracket. The bracket has reserved heat dissipation slots and is fixed to the inside of the front cover.
[0046] The lithium battery makes elastic contact with the motherboard charging chip via a spring-loaded pin, supporting 5V / 2A charging.
[0047] The bottom cover integrates a NanoSIM card slot. Figure 3 The SIM1 and MicroSD card slots (TF1 and TF2) are connected to the motherboard via a SIM card board (20-pin ribbon cable) with a metal shield and a USB board (15-pin ribbon cable) respectively; the bottom Type-C interface supports 10Gbps data transmission and PD fast charging; the top has four touch buttons corresponding to power on / off, shooting, microphone, and transmission functions, with silicone button caps embedded in the groove of the front cover to prevent accidental touches; a miniature speaker is attached behind the sound-permeable hole (honeycomb array) on the inside of the bottom cover and connected to the motherboard's audio output interface via a 3P ribbon cable.
[0048] Press and hold the top power button to start the camera. The TP assembly (touchscreen) will light up and display the operation interface. Swipe or tap the screen to preview the live camera feed, and press the capture button to take a picture. In low light, use the flash control button to activate the flash for supplemental lighting. The captured content is automatically stored in the eMMC integrated on the motherboard or the TF card on the bottom cover. For remote transmission, insert a SIM card or connect to Wi-Fi, select "Real-time Transmission" in the on-screen menu, and confirm with the transmission control button. Videos / photos will be uploaded to the cloud or the linked mobile app via the motherboard communication module (4G / 5G or Wi-Fi). When two-way voice calls are supported, press the microphone control button to activate the microphone, and the speaker will simultaneously play the other party's voice. The bottom Type-C port can be connected to a charger or computer for charging and data export. Press and hold the power button to turn off the camera. In daily use, the camera cover and shutter can be slid open and closed using the switch on the left side to protect the lens from dust or impact damage. The bottom cover's snap-fit design makes it easy to replace the battery or expand the TF / SIM card slot.
[0049] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.
[0050] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A smart portable camera, characterized in that, include: The front cover and the bottom cover are detachably connected by screws, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the bottom cover by a buckle to form the main frame; a camera mounting hole is provided on the upper left side of the front cover, and a flash mounting hole is provided on the lower left side of the front cover; the camera mounting hole and the flash mounting hole are respectively used to install a camera and a flash on the inside of the front cover; The TP assembly is fully bonded to the front of the front cover using TP adhesive. The bottom cover is equipped with a TF interface and a SIM interface; The top of the main frame is equipped with a power switch, a shooting trigger button, a microphone control button, and a transmission control button. The main frame has a type-C interface at its bottom. A camera shutter switch is provided on the left side of the main frame; The main frame houses the motherboard, and the camera, flash, power switch, shooting trigger button, microphone control button, transmission control button, type-C interface, and camera shutter switch are all connected to the motherboard. The TF interface is connected to the motherboard via a USB board. The SIM interface is connected to the motherboard via a SIM card board.
2. The intelligent portable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera is equipped with a camera cover and a camera shield; the flash is equipped with a flash cover.
3. The intelligent portable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom shell is provided with a sound-permeable hole, and a speaker is installed inside the bottom shell at the position corresponding to the sound-permeable hole; the speaker is connected to the motherboard.
4. The intelligent portable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motherboard is fixed on the motherboard bracket.
5. A smart portable camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery is also installed inside the main frame. One end of the battery is connected to the front shell through a battery steel sheet, and the other end is connected to the motherboard.