A network camera with a data indicator and a power indicator in front

Abstract

The utility model discloses a network camera that data indicating lamp and power indicating lamp are in front, including camera main part and USB interface, camera main part and USB interface are distributed one above the other, and the data line is installed between camera main part and USB interface, and the hinged part is installed between camera main part and USB interface, and the support piece is installed on the side face of USB interface far away from the hinged part, and the shooting end of camera main part is equipped with the apron, and the recessed groove of two corners of apron forms the avoidance slot, and the recessed groove of the end surface of camera main part is opposite to the avoidance slot and is equipped with the recessed groove respectively, and the data indicating lamp and power indicating lamp are installed in the recessed groove respectively. The utility model discloses simple structure, after the USB interface is inserted in the socket of the notebook computer, can directly fix the camera main part, and the operation is convenient, need not to carry out the clamping, and through the universal ball head damping ball hinge, the angle of camera main part can be adjusted flexibly, and the adaptability is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network camera technology, specifically to a network camera with front-mounted data indicator and power indicator. Background Technology

[0002] Network cameras are a new generation of products that combine traditional cameras with network video technology. In addition to possessing all the image capture functions of a typical traditional camera, they also have a built-in digital compression controller and a web-based operating system. This allows video data to be compressed and encrypted before being transmitted to end users via local area network, the internet, or a wireless network. Remote users can access the network camera using a standard web browser on a PC, based on its IP address, to monitor the target location in real time. They can also edit and store image data in real time, and control the camera's pan / tilt and lens for comprehensive monitoring.

[0003] However, current webcams lack notification features, making it easy for them to be remotely controlled without the user's knowledge, resulting in unauthorized video recording. Furthermore, current webcams are generally fixed to the display screen with a clamp and connected to a laptop via a USB interface, which increases their size and makes them inconvenient to operate. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a network camera with front-mounted data indicator and power indicator, which can prompt whether it is plugged in and powered on and whether it is taking pictures, and facilitates operation, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a network camera with a front-mounted data indicator and a power indicator, comprising a camera body and a USB interface, wherein the camera body and the USB interface are arranged one above the other, a data cable is installed between the camera body and the USB interface, and a hinge is installed between the camera body and the USB interface. A support is installed on the side of the USB interface away from the hinge. A cover plate is provided on the shooting end of the camera body, and two corners of the cover plate are recessed to form clearance grooves. The end face of the camera body is provided with grooves opposite to the clearance grooves, and data indicator and power indicator are respectively installed in the grooves.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the support includes a fixing seat, a screw, and a base. The fixing seat is installed on the outer surface of the USB interface. The fixing seat has screw holes. One end of the screw is threaded into the screw holes, and the other end is fixedly connected to the base. The outer ring surface of the base has anti-slip texture.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a rubber layer is installed on the inner side of the cover plate, and the other side of the rubber layer is fitted to the end face of the camera body. The lens on the camera body is covered by the rubber layer and the cover plate. A connecting plate is installed on one end of the cover plate, and the other end of the connecting plate extends to the upper surface of the camera body and is fixedly connected to the camera body by a damping hinge.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the hinge is a universal ball joint damping ball hinge.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, both the data indicator light and the power indicator light are LED lights.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, both the data indicator light and the power indicator light are fixedly connected to the motherboard inside the camera body via wires.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the cover plate is made of black plastic material.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has a simple structure. After the USB interface is plugged into the port of the laptop, the camera body can be directly fixed, which facilitates operation and eliminates the need for clamping. Furthermore, the angle of the camera body can be flexibly adjusted through the universal ball joint damping hinge, increasing adaptability. The data indicator and power indicator can indicate whether the camera body is powered on and whether it is recording, which increases safety. In addition, the support component increases the stability after plugging in. Attached Figure Description

[0013] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after the cover plate is removed.

[0015] The components include: 1. Camera body; 2. Hinge; 3. USB interface; 4. Cable; 5. Cover plate; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Data indicator light; 8. Power indicator light; 9. Clearance groove; 10. Base; 11. Fixing base; 12. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0017] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0018] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features for a similar purpose, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this utility model discloses a network camera with front-mounted data indicator and power indicator lights, including a camera body 1 and a USB interface 3. The camera body 1 and the USB interface 3 are arranged one above the other. A data cable is installed between the camera body 1 and the USB interface 3, and a hinge 2 is installed between the camera body 1 and the USB interface 3. A support is installed on the side of the USB interface 3 away from the hinge 2. A cover plate 5 is provided on the shooting end of the camera body 1. The two corners of the cover plate 5 are recessed to form clearance grooves 9. The end face of the camera body 1 is provided with grooves opposite to the clearance grooves 9, and data indicator lights 7 and power indicator lights 8 are respectively installed in the grooves.

[0020] In this embodiment, the support includes a fixed base 11, a screw 12, and a base 10. The fixed base 11 is installed on the outer surface of the USB interface 3. The fixed base 11 is provided with screw holes. One end of the screw 12 is threaded into the screw hole, and the other end is fixedly connected to the base 10. The outer ring surface of the base 10 is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0021] In this embodiment, a rubber layer is installed on the inner side of the cover plate 5, and the other side of the rubber layer is fitted to the end face of the camera body 1. The lens on the camera body 1 is covered by the rubber layer and the cover plate 5. A connecting plate 6 is installed on one end of the cover plate 5, and the other end of the connecting plate 6 extends to the upper surface of the camera body 1 and is fixedly connected to the camera body 1 by a damping hinge. The rubber layer prevents the cover plates from colliding with the end face of the camera body, thus increasing safety.

[0022] In this embodiment, the hinge 2 is a universal ball joint damping ball hinge, which can rotate the camera body and rub to position the rotated camera body.

[0023] In this embodiment, both the data indicator 7 and the power indicator 8 are LED lights.

[0024] In this embodiment, both the data indicator light 7 and the power indicator light 8 are fixedly connected to the motherboard inside the camera body 1 via wires 4. The motherboard contains transistor circuits (such as MOSFETs) and LDO regulators. The MOSFETs, data indicator lights, and image sensors connected to the motherboard are electrically connected, while the LDO regulators, power indicator lights, and the motherboard are electrically connected. The core power supply (VCC_CORE) or analog power supply (AVDD) of the image sensor is connected to the gate of the transistor as a control signal. When the image sensor is powered on, the transistor turns on, thereby connecting the current loop of the data indicator light and making the data indicator light light up, thus prompting the user that the image sensor is in shooting mode. When the USB port is plugged into the laptop's port, a +5V voltage (VCC) is supplied to the motherboard of the camera unit. The motherboard has an LDO regulator that converts the 5V to 3.3V or other voltages for the main chip to use. This generated 3.3V voltage (VCC_3V3) is directly connected to the positive terminal of the power indicator light, and the negative terminal of the power indicator light is grounded. Once this circuit is formed, the power indicator light will light up immediately, thus reminding the user whether the device is powered on after being plugged in.

[0025] In this embodiment, the cover plate 5 is made of black plastic material; once a cover-up occurs, it can be immediately closed to cover the lens of the camera body and prevent further filming.

[0026] Working principle: When in use, the USB interface can be directly inserted into the laptop's port. While powered on, the camera body is fixed. The camera body can be rotated at will through the universal ball joint damping hinge until the lens on the camera body faces the user or other objects. The damping effect of the universal ball joint damping hinge itself can position the rotated camera body. After the above is completed, the base can be rotated. The rotation of the base drives the screw, which moves downward along the screw hole until the base contacts the desktop. The support component can transfer the weight of the hinge and the camera body to the desktop, preventing the USB interface from becoming loose or damaged due to weight, thus increasing stability.

[0027] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A network camera with front-mounted data indicator and power indicator, characterized in that: The camera body (1) and USB interface (3) are arranged one above the other. A data cable is installed between the camera body (1) and the USB interface (3). A hinge (2) is installed between the camera body (1) and the USB interface (3). A support is installed on the side of the USB interface (3) away from the hinge (2). A cover plate (5) is provided on the shooting end of the camera body (1). Two corners of the cover plate (5) are recessed to form a relief groove (9). The end face of the camera body (1) is provided with grooves at the relief grooves (9). Data indicator light (7) and power indicator light (8) are installed in the grooves respectively.

2. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support includes a fixed base (11), a screw (12) and a base (10). The fixed base (11) is installed on the outer side of the USB interface (3). The fixed base (11) has a screw hole. One end of the screw (12) is threaded into the screw hole, and the other end is fixedly connected to the base (10). The outer ring surface of the base (10) has anti-slip texture.

3. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber layer is installed on the inner side of the cover plate (5), and the other side of the rubber layer is fitted to the end face of the camera body (1). The lens on the camera body (1) is covered by the rubber layer and the cover plate (5). A connecting plate (6) is installed on one end of the cover plate (5), and the other end of the connecting plate (6) extends to the upper surface of the camera body (1) and is fixedly connected to the camera body (1) by a damping hinge.

4. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge (2) is a universal ball joint damping ball hinge.

5. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the data indicator (7) and the power indicator (8) are LED lights.

6. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The data indicator (7) and the power indicator (8) are both fixedly connected to the motherboard inside the camera body (1) via wires (4).

7. The network camera with data indicator and power indicator in front as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (5) is made of black plastic material.

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