A monitoring and regulating switching device and a power line and environment monitoring device

By using different types of cameras and MIPI switching chips in the monitoring equipment, flexible switching of cameras is achieved, solving the high energy consumption problem caused by the inability to switch between multiple cameras, reducing monitoring costs and simplifying the layout.

CN224305847UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANDONG ZHIYANG ELECTRIC

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG ZHIYANG ELECTRIC
Filing Date
2025-07-15
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The inability to flexibly switch between multiple cameras in existing surveillance equipment results in high energy consumption costs for surveillance.

Method used

Design a monitoring and adjustment switching device that uses different types of cameras (wide-angle and optical zoom lenses) and MIPI switching chips to achieve flexible switching between cameras and reduce energy consumption.

Benefits of technology

The flexible switching of cameras reduces the energy consumption cost of monitoring and simplifies PCB layout, reducing material costs and wiring complexity, making it suitable for high-density motherboard designs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of monitoring adjustment switching device, first optical lens in first camera, second optical lens in second camera, third optical lens in third camera are all wide-angle lens, fourth optical lens in fourth camera is optical zoom lens, and the collection angle or collection mode of first optical lens, second optical lens, third optical lens, fourth optical lens is different;The lens switching control data output end of control unit is connected with the lens switching control data input end of switching unit, the image data output end of first camera, second camera, third camera, fourth camera is respectively connected with the image data input end of switching unit, the image data output end of switching unit is connected with the image data input end of control unit, can be flexibly switched between first camera, second camera, third camera, fourth camera, reduce monitoring use energy consumption cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of monitoring and regulation, and in particular to a monitoring and regulation switching device and a power transmission line and environmental monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of surveillance technology, the number of cameras in surveillance systems is increasing; multiple cameras can expand the scope of simultaneous monitoring of the surrounding area and record the situation on site; they can provide information about the surroundings of the monitoring equipment, making it easier to detect abnormalities in a timely manner and providing comprehensive security.

[0003] However, although existing surveillance equipment includes multiple cameras that can monitor from different angles or in different ways, these cameras are only used continuously in a fixed manner and cannot be flexibly switched between each other, resulting in high energy consumption costs for surveillance and hindering the reduction of surveillance costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model innovatively proposes a monitoring adjustment and switching device that can flexibly switch between different cameras, thereby reducing the energy consumption cost of monitoring.

[0005] The first aspect of this utility model provides a monitoring, adjustment, and switching device, comprising: a control unit, a camera unit, a switching unit, and a lens driving unit. The camera unit includes a first camera, a second camera, a third camera, and a fourth camera. The first optical lens of the first camera, the second optical lens of the second camera, and the third optical lens of the third camera are all wide-angle lenses, and the fourth optical lens of the fourth camera is an optical zoom lens. The first, second, third, and fourth optical lenses have different acquisition angles or acquisition methods. The drive control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the drive control data input terminal of the lens driving unit, and the drive control output terminal of the lens driving unit is communicatively connected to the drive control input terminal of the fourth optical lens of the fourth camera. The lens switching control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminals of the first, second, third, and fourth cameras are respectively communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the switching unit, and the image data output terminal of the switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the control unit.

[0006] Optionally, the switching unit includes a first switching unit and a second switching unit. The lens switching control data input terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal of the control unit. The image data input terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the first camera and the second camera, respectively. The image data output terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data first input terminal of the control unit. The switching control data output terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control input terminals of the third camera and the fourth camera, respectively. The image data input terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the third camera and the fourth camera, respectively. The image data output terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data second input terminal of the control unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the first optical lens in the first camera is a top-view wide-angle optical lens, the second optical lens in the second camera is a rear-view wide-angle optical lens, the third optical lens in the third camera is a front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera is a front-view optical zoom lens. The front-view optical zoom lens and the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens are arranged in parallel above the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens, respectively, and the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens are arranged in a corresponding front-to-back configuration.

[0008] Optionally, the first switching unit is a first MIPI switching chip, and the second switching unit is a second MIPI switching chip.

[0009] Furthermore, the lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the first MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal GPIO2_B5 of the control unit; the first image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the first camera, respectively; the second image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the second camera, respectively; and the image data output terminals MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the first image data input terminals MIPI1_CSI_D0N / MIPI1_CSI_D0P of the control unit.

[0010] The lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the second lens switching control data output terminal GPIO3_A5 of the control unit. The first image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the third camera, respectively. The second image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the fourth camera, respectively. The image data output terminal MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the first image data input terminal MIPI0_CSI_D0N / MIPI0_CSI_D0P of the control unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the first power enable signal output terminal GPIO2_B7 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the first camera and the second camera, respectively; the second power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_B2 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the third camera; and the fourth power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_A7 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the fourth camera.

[0012] Optionally, the lens driving unit includes a motor driving chip and a stepper motor. The clock control input terminal SCK of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the clock control output terminal SPI_SCK of the control unit. The SPI data communication terminals SDI / SDO of the motor driving chip are communicatively connected to the SPI data communication terminals SPI_MOSI / SPI_MISO of the control unit. The step signal control input terminal PLS of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal PWM of the control unit. The speed control input terminal VDIS of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal GPIO_VDIS of the control unit. The braking control input terminal VDFZ of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the braking control output terminal GPIO_VDFZ of the control unit. The first control output terminal A+ / A- of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the first control output terminal A+ / A- of the stepper motor. The second control output terminal B+ / B- of the motor driving chip is communicatively connected to the second control output terminal B+ / B- of the stepper motor.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes a wireless communication unit, a positioning unit, and a host computer. The data communication terminal UART1_TX / UART_RX of the control unit is connected to the data communication terminal RXD / TXD of the wireless communication unit. The data communication terminal UART2_TX / UART2_RX of the control unit is connected to the data communication terminal RXD / TXD of the positioning unit. The data communication terminal TCP / IP of the wireless communication unit is connected to the data communication terminal TCP / UDP of the host computer.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a power module, the power output terminal of which is electrically connected to the power input terminals of the control unit, the camera unit, the switching unit, and the lens driving unit, respectively.

[0015] The second aspect of this utility model provides a power transmission line and environmental monitoring device, including the monitoring, adjustment and switching device described in the first aspect, which is fixedly installed on the top of the tower in the power transmission line for monitoring the tower cable and the surrounding environment.

[0016] The technical solution adopted in this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0017] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model innovatively proposes a monitoring and adjustment switching device. The first optical lens of the first camera, the second optical lens of the second camera, and the third optical lens of the third camera are all wide-angle lenses, while the fourth optical lens of the fourth camera is an optical zoom lens. Furthermore, the first, second, third, and fourth optical lenses have different acquisition angles or acquisition methods. The lens switching control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminals of the first, second, third, and fourth cameras are respectively communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminal of the switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the control unit. This allows for flexible switching between the first, second, third, and fourth cameras, reducing the energy consumption cost of monitoring.

[0018] The switching unit in this utility model includes a first switching unit and a second switching unit. Both the first and second switching units are MIPI switching chips. The switching is achieved by controlling two MIPI switching chips to select one of the two MIPI switching chips using two MIPI signals. When the MIPI interface resources of the control unit are insufficient, the function can be expanded to achieve dynamic switching between dual cameras through a single chip. Moreover, compared with using multiple discrete components (such as multiplexers + level converters), it reduces material costs, simplifies PCB layout, reduces wiring complexity, and is suitable for high-density motherboard designs. Furthermore, the switching response time is short, enabling multi-angle image capture in a short time.

[0019] The monitoring, adjustment and switching device in this utility model also includes a wireless communication unit, a positioning unit and a host computer, which can realize the collection and transmission of monitoring data and location data.

[0020] In this utility model, the monitoring, adjustment, and switching device is fixedly installed on the top of the tower in the transmission line, which can monitor the tower cable and the surrounding environment around the tower around the clock and ensure the safe operation of the transmission line monitoring.

[0021] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory, and do not limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (I) of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (II) of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the switching equivalent of the first switching unit and the second switching unit in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the switching communication between the first switching unit and the second switching unit in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a communication diagram illustrating the control unit controlling the lens drive unit to control the fourth camera in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the communication structure in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model where the lithium battery is powered by photovoltaic.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram (front view) showing the distribution of the front-view optical zoom lens, the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the top-view wide-angle optical lens in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram (rear view) showing the distribution of the front-view optical zoom lens, the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens in Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure of the invention, components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. This repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. It should be noted that the components illustrated in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Descriptions of well-known components, processing techniques, and processes are omitted in this invention to avoid unnecessarily limiting the invention.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a monitoring, adjustment and switching device, including: a control unit 1, a camera unit 2, a switching unit 3, and a lens driving unit 4. The camera unit 2 includes a first camera 21, a second camera 22, a third camera 23, and a fourth camera 24. The first optical lens in the first camera 21, the second optical lens in the second camera 22, and the third optical lens in the third camera 23 are all wide-angle lenses, and the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera 24 is an optical zoom lens. The first optical lens 211, the second optical lens, the third optical lens, and the fourth optical lens have different acquisition angles or acquisition methods. The drive control data output terminal of control unit 1 is communicatively connected to the drive control data input terminal of lens drive unit 4, and the drive control output terminal of lens drive unit 4 is communicatively connected to the drive control input terminal of the fourth optical lens of fourth camera 24; the lens switching control data output terminal of control unit 1 is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data input terminal of switching unit 3, and the image data output terminals of first camera 21, second camera 22, third camera 23, and fourth camera 24 are respectively communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of switching unit 3, and the image data output terminal of switching unit 3 is communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of control unit 1.

[0034] Among them, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the switching unit 3 includes a first switching unit 31 and a second switching unit 32. The lens switching control data input terminal of the first switching unit 31 is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal of the control unit 1. The image data input terminal of the first switching unit 31 is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the first camera 21 and the second camera 22, respectively. The image data output terminal of the first switching unit 31 is communicatively connected to the image data first input terminal of the control unit 1. The switching control data output terminal of the second switching unit 32 is communicatively connected to the lens switching control input terminals of the third camera 23 and the fourth camera 24, respectively. The image data input terminal of the second switching unit 32 is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the third camera 23 and the fourth camera 24, respectively. The image data output terminal of the second switching unit 32 is communicatively connected to the image data second input terminal of the control unit 1.

[0035] Specifically, the first optical lens in the first camera 21 is a top-view wide-angle optical lens, the second optical lens in the second camera 22 is a rear-view wide-angle optical lens, the third optical lens in the third camera 23 is a front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera 24 is a front-view optical zoom lens. The front-view optical zoom lens and the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens are arranged in parallel above the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens, and the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens are arranged in front of and behind each other.

[0036] Specifically, the first switching unit 31 can be a first MIPI switching chip (MIPI switch), and the second switching unit 32 can be a second MIPI switching chip.

[0037] The lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the first MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal GPIO2_B5 of the control unit 1. The first image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the first camera 21, respectively. The second image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the second camera 22, respectively. The image data output terminals MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the first image data input terminals MIPI1_CSI_D0N / MIPI1_CSI_D0P of the control unit 1.

[0038] The lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the second lens switching control data output terminal GPIO3_A5 of the control unit 1. The first image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the third camera 23, respectively. The second image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the fourth camera 24, respectively. The image data output terminal MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the first image data input terminal MIPI0_CSI_D0N / MIPI0_CSI_D0P of the control unit 1. Control unit 1 provides differential clock signals to the first camera 21 and the second camera 22 through the first MIPI switching chip, and control unit 1 provides differential clock signals to the third camera 23 and the fourth camera 24 through the second MIPI switching chip.

[0039] The first power enable signal output terminal GPIO2_B7 of the control unit 1 is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the first camera 21 and the second camera 22, respectively. The second power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_B2 of the control unit 1 is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the third camera 23. The fourth power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_A7 of the control unit 1 is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the fourth camera 24.

[0040] Among them, such as Figure 5As shown, the lens driving unit 4 includes a motor driving chip 41 and a stepper motor 42. The clock control input terminal SCK of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the clock control output terminal SPI_SCK of the control unit 1. The SPI data communication terminals SDI / SDO of the motor driving chip 41 are communicatively connected to the SPI data communication terminals SPI_MOSI / SPI_MISO of the control unit 1. The step signal control input terminal PLS of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal PWM of the control unit 1. The speed control input terminal VDIS of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal GPIO_VDIS of the control unit 1. The braking control input terminal VDFZ of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the braking control output terminal GPIO_VDFZ of the control unit 1. The first control output terminal A+ / A- of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the first control output terminal A+ / A- of the stepper motor 42. The second control output terminal B+ / B- of the motor driving chip 41 is communicatively connected to the second control output terminal B+ / B- of the stepper motor 42.

[0041] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the monitoring and adjustment switching device in this utility model further includes a wireless communication unit 5, a positioning unit 6, and a host computer 7. The data communication terminals UART1_TX / UART_RX of the control unit 1 are connected to the data communication terminals RXD / TXD of the wireless communication unit 5. The data communication terminals UART2_TX / UART2_RX of the control unit 1 are connected to the data communication terminals RXD / TXD of the positioning unit 6. The data communication terminals TCP / IP of the wireless communication unit 5 are connected to the data communication terminals TCP / UDP of the host computer 7. Preferably, the monitoring and adjustment switching device further includes a photosensitive sensor, which can transmit the location data, illumination data, and monitoring image data of the positioning unit to the host computer 7 in a timely manner through the wireless communication unit 5 (e.g., a 4G communication module), so that monitoring personnel can obtain the substation location data, illumination data, and image data in a timely manner.

[0042] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, a monitoring, adjustment, and switching device in this utility model further includes a power module 8. The power output terminal of the power module 8 is electrically connected to the power input terminals of the control unit 1, camera unit 2, switching unit 3, and lens drive unit 4, respectively. Figure 2 The image only shows power supply for control unit 1; power supply for other units is not shown.

[0043] The power module 8 can be a rechargeable lithium battery or a replaceable non-rechargeable lithium battery. The lithium battery is located inside the battery box and provides power to the various units in the monitoring, adjustment, and switching device. Preferably, the rechargeable lithium battery can be charged using solar energy. Alternatively, it can be charged using several batteries or mains power (a power converter is required to adapt it to the lithium battery voltage when using mains power). When the rechargeable lithium battery is charged using solar energy, such as... Figure 6 As shown, in addition to the lithium battery, the battery box may also include a first RS485 transceiver, a photovoltaic charging management chip (charging management chip), and a photovoltaic charging control module (microcontroller). The power output terminals PV+ / PV- of the solar panel are connected to the power input terminals Vin+ / Vin- of the photovoltaic charging management chip, and the power output terminals Vout+ / Vout- of the photovoltaic charging management chip are electrically connected to the power input terminals Bat+ / Bat- of the lithium battery. The voltage of the lithium battery can be converted into voltage by the DC-DC chip and then used to monitor and regulate the various units in the switching device. Figure 6 The power supply voltage of the power system (e.g., 3.3V, DC-DC chip model can be SGM2036S) is used. The control unit 1 communicates with the photovoltaic charging control module (microcontroller) through the second RS485 transceiver outside the battery box (communicating with the control unit 1) and the first RS485 transceiver in the external battery box to transmit the information of the lithium battery in the battery box. That is, the sampling information terminal of the photovoltaic charging control module is connected to the information output terminal of the lithium battery. The UART differential signal terminal USART1_RX / USART1_TX of the photovoltaic charging control module is connected to the first differential signal terminal RO / DI of the first RS485 transceiver. The second differential signal terminal A / B of the first RS485 transceiver is connected to the second differential signal terminal A / B of the second RS485 transceiver. The second differential signal terminal RO / DI of the second RS485 transceiver is connected to the UART differential signal terminal USART1_RX / USART1_TX of the control unit 1 to ensure long-term stable operation.

[0044] Lens driver unit 4 controls the zoom and focus of the optical zoom lens, utilizing two MIPI signals to control one of two MIPI switches (i.e., MIPI switching chips, model BCT642A). The advantage of this design is that when the MIPI interface resources of control unit 1 are insufficient, functionality can be expanded to achieve dynamic switching between dual cameras using a single chip. Compared to using multiple discrete components (such as multiplexers and level converters), it reduces BOM costs, simplifies PCB layout, and reduces routing complexity, making it particularly suitable for high-density motherboard designs. The short switch response time enables multi-angle image capture in a short time.

[0045] The PWREN signal, the power enable signal input terminal of the camera, is controlled and emitted by the GPIO interface of control unit 1, and received by the 4-channel sensor board. It is used to control which sensor (optical lens) is powered on at the current time. Control unit 1 may specifically include a main control chip.

[0046] Among them, the motor drive chip can be MS41908, the RS485 transceiver can be UM3483EESA, the photovoltaic charging control module can be CN3722, the DC-DC chip can be SGM2036S, the main control chip can be RV1126, the wireless communication unit can be a 4G communication unit, the model can be SIMCOM A7600C, and the positioning unit can be a Beidou module, the model can be TAU1113, or other models. This utility model does not limit the technical solution.

[0047] The main control chip communicates with the motor drive chip via SPI, controlling the operation of the MS41908 through clock control and data transmission / reception. The main control chip uses GPIO ports to control signals such as PLS / VDIS / VDFZ, instructing the MS41908 on how to operate, including driving the motor through microstepping, controlling rotational precision, aperture opening and closing, and triggering lens focusing and zoom actions.

[0048] Among them, such as Figures 7-8 As shown, the first optical lens in the first camera 21 is a top-view wide-angle optical lens, the second optical lens in the second camera 22 is a rear-view wide-angle optical lens, the third optical lens in the third camera 23 is a front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera 24 is a front-view optical zoom lens. The front-view optical zoom lens and the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens are arranged in parallel above the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens, respectively, and the top-view wide-angle optical lens (in front) and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens (in back) are arranged in a corresponding front-to-back manner.

[0049] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model innovatively proposes a monitoring and adjustment switching device. The first optical lens of the first camera, the second optical lens of the second camera, and the third optical lens of the third camera are all wide-angle lenses, while the fourth optical lens of the fourth camera is an optical zoom lens. Furthermore, the first, second, third, and fourth optical lenses have different acquisition angles or acquisition methods. The lens switching control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminals of the first, second, third, and fourth cameras are respectively communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminal of the switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the control unit. This allows for flexible switching between the first, second, third, and fourth cameras, reducing the energy consumption cost of monitoring.

[0050] The switching unit in this utility model includes a first switching unit and a second switching unit. Both the first and second switching units are MIPI switching chips. The switching is achieved by controlling two MIPI switching chips to select one of the two MIPI switching chips using two MIPI signals. When the MIPI interface resources of the control unit are insufficient, the function can be expanded to achieve dynamic switching between dual cameras through a single chip. Moreover, compared with using multiple discrete components (such as multiplexers + level converters), it reduces material costs, simplifies PCB layout, reduces wiring complexity, and is suitable for high-density motherboard designs. Furthermore, the switching response time is short, enabling multi-angle image capture in a short time.

[0051] The monitoring, adjustment and switching device in this utility model also includes a wireless communication unit, a positioning unit and a host computer, which can realize the collection and transmission of monitoring data and location data.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] This utility model provides a power transmission line and environmental monitoring device, including a monitoring and adjustment switching device as described in Embodiment 1. The monitoring and adjustment switching device is fixedly installed on the top of the tower in the power transmission line to monitor the tower cable and the surrounding environment.

[0054] The monitoring and adjustment switching device in Example 1 integrates three fixed-focus wide-angle lenses and one zoom lens, enabling all-weather, wide-range capture of transmission lines and their surrounding environment, focusing on anomalies within the field of view. It can send multi-angle images and detailed images to a monitoring and early warning platform (host computer) and instantly push messages to maintenance personnel, ensuring timely information transmission. This device can perform precise monitoring around the clock, ensuring rapid and accurate information transmission, achieving efficient resource scheduling, and comprehensively guaranteeing the safe operation of transmission lines.

[0055] A monitoring and adjustment switching device can be installed above the cable, using a Beidou module (positioning unit) to obtain the coordinates of the current installation location, and each time it acquires and uploads the images of the front, lower and rear lenses. The front zoom general light and front night vision support switching to daytime and nighttime modes.

[0056] In this utility model, the monitoring, adjustment, and switching device is fixedly installed on the top of the tower in the transmission line, which can monitor the tower cable and the surrounding environment around the tower around the clock and ensure the safe operation of the transmission line monitoring.

[0057] Although the specific embodiments of the present utility model have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solution of the present utility model are still within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A monitoring, adjustment, and switching device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a control unit, a camera unit, a switching unit, and a lens driving unit. The camera unit includes a first camera, a second camera, a third camera, and a fourth camera. The first optical lens in the first camera, the second optical lens in the second camera, and the third optical lens in the third camera are all wide-angle lenses, while the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera is an optical zoom lens. The first, second, third, and fourth optical lenses have different acquisition angles or acquisition methods. The drive control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the drive control data input terminal of the lens driving unit, and the drive control output terminal of the lens driving unit is communicatively connected to the drive control input terminal of the fourth optical lens of the fourth camera. The lens switching control data output terminal of the control unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data input terminal of the switching unit. The image data output terminals of the first, second, third, and fourth cameras are respectively communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the switching unit, and the image data output terminal of the switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data input terminal of the control unit.

2. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching unit includes a first switching unit and a second switching unit. The lens switching control data input terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal of the control unit. The image data input terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the first camera and the second camera, respectively. The image data output terminal of the first switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data first input terminal of the control unit. The switching control data output terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the lens switching control input terminals of the third camera and the fourth camera, respectively. The image data input terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data output terminals of the third camera and the fourth camera, respectively. The image data output terminal of the second switching unit is communicatively connected to the image data second input terminal of the control unit.

3. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first optical lens in the first camera is a top-view wide-angle optical lens, the second optical lens in the second camera is a rear-view wide-angle optical lens, the third optical lens in the third camera is a front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens, and the fourth optical lens in the fourth camera is a front-view optical zoom lens. The front-view optical zoom lens and the front-view night vision wide-angle optical lens are arranged in parallel above the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens, respectively, and the top-view wide-angle optical lens and the rear-view wide-angle optical lens are arranged in a corresponding front-to-back configuration.

4. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first switching unit is a first MIPI switching chip, and the second switching unit is a second MIPI switching chip.

5. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the first MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the lens switching control data first output terminal GPIO2_B5 of the control unit. The first image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the first camera, respectively. The second image data input terminals MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the image data output terminals MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the second camera, respectively. The image data output terminals MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the first MIPI switching chip are communicatively connected to the first image data input terminals MIPI1_CSI_D0N / MIPI1_CSI_D0P of the control unit. The lens switching control data input terminal SEL of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the second lens switching control data output terminal GPIO3_A5 of the control unit. The first image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH0 / MIPI_D0N_CH0 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the third camera, respectively. The second image data input terminal MIPI_D0P_CH1 / MIPI_D0N_CH1 of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the image data output terminal MIPI_D1N / MIPI_D1P of the fourth camera, respectively. The image data output terminal MIPI_D0P_OUT / MIPI_D0N_OUT of the second MIPI switching chip is communicatively connected to the first image data input terminal MIPI0_CSI_D0N / MIPI0_CSI_D0P of the control unit.

6. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first power enable signal output terminal GPIO2_B7 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the first and second cameras, respectively. The second power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_B2 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the third camera. The fourth power enable signal output terminal GPIO3_A7 of the control unit is communicatively connected to the power enable signal input terminal PWREN of the fourth camera.

7. A monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lens... The drive unit includes a motor driver chip and a stepper motor. The clock control input terminal SCK of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the clock control output terminal SPI_SCK of the control unit. The SPI data communication terminals SDI / SDO of the motor driver chip are communicatively connected to the SPI data communication terminals SPI_MOSI / SPI_MISO of the control unit. The step signal control input terminal PLS of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal PWM of the control unit. The speed control input terminal VDIS of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the step signal control output terminal GPIO_VDIS of the control unit. The braking control input terminal VDFZ of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the braking control output terminal GPIO_VDFZ of the control unit. The first control output terminal A+ / A- of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the first control output terminal A+ / A- of the stepper motor. The second control output terminal B+ / B- of the motor driver chip is communicatively connected to the second control output terminal B+ / B- of the stepper motor.

8. The monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a wireless communication unit, a positioning unit, and a host computer. The data communication terminals UART1_TX / UART_RX of the control unit are connected to the data communication terminals RXD / TXD of the wireless communication unit. The data communication terminals UART2_TX / UART2RX of the control unit are connected to the data communication terminals RXD / TXD of the positioning unit. The data communication terminals TCP / IP of the wireless communication unit are connected to the data communication terminals TCP / UDP of the host computer.

9. A monitoring, adjustment, and switching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power module, the power output terminal of which is electrically connected to the power input terminals of the control unit, camera unit, switching unit, and lens driving unit, respectively.

10. A power transmission line and environmental monitoring device, characterized in that, The monitoring, adjustment and switching device, including any one of claims 1-9, is used to monitor the tower cables and the surrounding environment of the tower and is fixedly installed on the top of the tower in the transmission line.