A child camera

Abstract

The application discloses a child camera, which comprises a shell, a main control module arranged in the shell, a camera module, a display module and an audio module which are electrically connected to the main control module respectively, the camera module and the display module are arranged on opposite two end faces of the shell respectively, the camera module comprises at least two cameras, at least one of which has an optical zoom function, the main control module is further communicatively connected to an object recognition module, the object recognition module is adapted to recognize objects in images captured by at least one of the cameras and acquire text, picture and / or sound information related to the objects, and the main control module is adapted to receive the relevant text, picture and / or sound information and control the display module to display the text and / or the picture and control the audio module to play the sound information, so as to help children understand the name, characteristics, use and other information of the objects and promote the improvement of their cognitive ability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera technology, specifically to a children's camera. Background Technology

[0002] In today's digital age, cameras have become an important tool for people to record life and capture beautiful moments. Children are full of curiosity and a desire to explore the world around them as they grow up; they yearn to explore and record the things around them from their own perspective.

[0003] Most children's cameras on the market today focus only on cartoonish designs and vibrant colors, lacking in functional innovation. While some children's cameras have photo and video recording functions, they generally lack object recognition capabilities, failing to help children learn the names, characteristics, and uses of the objects being photographed. This misses a golden opportunity to expand children's knowledge by leveraging their curiosity about new objects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide a children's camera with object recognition capabilities to promote the improvement of children's cognitive abilities and knowledge levels.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a children's camera, comprising a housing, a main control module disposed within the housing, and a camera module, a display module, and an audio module electrically connected to the main control module. The camera module and the display module are respectively disposed on two opposite end faces of the housing. The camera module includes at least two cameras, wherein at least one of the cameras has an optical magnification function. The main control module is also communicatively connected to an object recognition module. The object recognition module is adapted to identify objects in images captured by at least one of the cameras and acquire text, images, and / or sound information related to the objects. The main control module is adapted to receive the relevant text, images, and / or sound information and control the display module to display the text and / or the images, and control the audio module to play the sound information.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the camera module includes a first camera and a second camera, wherein the focal length range of the first camera is different from that of the second camera; or, the magnification of the first camera is greater than that of the second camera.

[0007] As another preferred embodiment, the first camera is disposed in the middle of the end face of the housing, the second camera is disposed around the first camera, and the first camera and the second camera are arranged diagonally along the end face of the housing.

[0008] Further preferably, a lens cover is provided on the end face of the housing. The lens cover has a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. One end of the lens cover is fitted onto the outside of the first camera, and the other end of the lens cover extends away from the first camera along the optical path of the first camera.

[0009] Furthermore, the lens cover is detachably connected to the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, the children's camera includes a toggle switch module electrically connected to the main control module, and the toggle switch module is adapted to control the camera module to take pictures and the selection of user interface options.

[0011] Furthermore, the toggle switch module includes a switch body and a toggle lever. The switch body is electrically connected to the main control module. The toggle lever is rotatably mounted on the housing. One end of the toggle lever is linked to the switch body, and the other end of the toggle lever extends outside the housing. The toggle lever can be toggled to close and conduct the switch body. The main control module is adapted to control the camera module to capture images and to determine user interface options when the switch body is closed and conducting.

[0012] Furthermore, a sound-emitting hole is provided on the housing, and the position of the sound-emitting hole corresponds to the audio module.

[0013] Furthermore, the children's camera includes a scroll wheel switch, a first button switch, and a second button switch. The scroll wheel switch, the first button switch, and the second button switch are disposed on the end face of the housing and electrically connected to the main control module. The scroll wheel switch is adapted for the user interface to select different options, the first button switch is adapted for the user interface to return to the previous interface, and the second button switch is adapted for controlling the power on and power off of the children's camera.

[0014] Furthermore, the children's camera includes a grip and a protective cover. The grip is detachably mounted on the bottom surface of the housing, and the protective cover is made of a flexible cushioning material and is detachably fitted onto the outside of the housing.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0016] In the children's camera provided in this application, the main control module is connected to an object recognition module. The object recognition module can identify objects in the image and obtain information related to the object, which is then fed back to the main control module. After receiving the relevant information, the main control module controls the display module to display text and image information and controls the audio module to play sound information, so as to help children understand the name, characteristics, and uses of objects and promote their cognitive abilities and knowledge level. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the front-view perspective of the children's camera (without protective case) of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear view of the children's camera (without protective case) of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the front-view view of the children's camera (including the protective case) of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view of the children's camera (without a protective case) used in this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the front-view perspective of the children's camera (without a protective case) used in this application.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view diagram of the rear view of the children's camera (without protective case) used in this application.

[0023] In the diagram: 100, housing; 110, first protective cover; 120, second protective cover; 130, lens cover; 140, sound hole; 150, roller switch; 160, first button switch; 170, second button switch; 200, main control module; 300, camera module; 310, first camera; 320, second camera; 400, display module; 500, audio module; 600, grip; 700, protective cover; 710, connection hole; 800, lever switch module. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0027] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0028] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this application provides a children's camera, which includes a housing 100, a main control module 200, a camera module 300, a display module 400, and an audio module 500 disposed within the housing 100. The main control module 200 can be implemented as a control motherboard, etc. The camera module 300 and the display module 400 are respectively disposed on two opposite end faces of the housing 100 and electrically connected to the main control module 200, that is, the camera module 300 is disposed on the front end face of the housing 100 and the display module 400 is disposed on the rear end face of the housing 100. The camera module 300 includes at least two cameras, of which at least one camera has an optical magnification function. The optical magnification function refers to obtaining a magnified image through the refraction of light by the internal lens of the camera, rather than... The camera can be used as a "microscope" to observe tiny objects by magnifying the captured images through image processing algorithms. The main control module 200 is also communicatively connected to an object recognition module (not shown in the figure). The object recognition module is adapted to identify objects in images captured by at least one camera and acquire text, images, and / or sound information related to the object. The main control module 200 is adapted to receive the relevant text, images, and / or sound information and control the display module 400 to display the text and / or images, and control the audio module 500 to play the sound information. Thus, children can learn about the names, characteristics, uses, and other information of objects through text, image display, and voice broadcast, thereby promoting their cognitive abilities and knowledge level.

[0029] Preferably, the object recognition module is implemented as a cloud server, and the object recognition module and the main control module 200 communicate and transmit data wirelessly.

[0030] Furthermore, the object recognition module includes a database, which can be divided into an image database and an information database. The image database is a collection of images of various objects, while the information database is a collection of information about various objects. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the images of various objects in the image database and the information about various objects in the information database, forming a mapping relationship. For example, the image of "plum blossom" in the image database corresponds to the information about "plum blossom" in the information database. It is worth mentioning that the information about "plum blossom" includes, but is not limited to: a brief introduction to plum blossoms, related anecdotes, and ancient poems about plum blossoms.

[0031] In the specific recognition process, firstly, the object recognition module identifies the object in the image and generates an intention image; secondly, the object recognition module matches and compares the intention image with images in the image library to determine the object corresponding to the intention image; then, the object recognition module obtains the information of the object in the information database and transmits it to the main control module 200; finally, the main control module 200 controls the display module 400 to display text and image information and controls the audio module 500 to play sound information.

[0032] Furthermore, the camera module 300 includes a first camera 310 and a second camera 320. The focal length range of the first camera 310 is different from that of the second camera 320, and the magnification of the first camera 310 is greater than that of the second camera 320. The first camera 310 can be implemented as a macro camera, while the second camera 320 can be implemented as a conventional camera. The first camera 310 is suitable for observing the microscopic world, while the second camera 320 is suitable for capturing images of new objects. In other words, the first camera 310 can be used to observe specimen slides and photograph small objects, while the second camera 320 can be used to photograph objects of a normal size. The first camera 310 and the second camera 320, with their different focal length ranges, work together to provide children with richer, clearer, and more comprehensive shooting perspectives, meeting their shooting needs in different scenarios and improving the shooting effect and user experience of the children's camera.

[0033] The first camera 310 is located in the center of the front face of the housing 100, and the second camera 320 is located around the first camera 310, with the first camera 310 and the second camera 320 arranged diagonally along the front face of the housing 100. Since macro cameras are usually larger than conventional cameras, placing the first camera 310 in the center of the front face of the housing 100 and the second camera 320 around the first camera 310, with both arranged diagonally along the front face of the housing 100, can make full use of the internal space of the housing 100. This satisfies the space requirements of the first camera 310 and the second camera 320, while minimizing the overall size of the children's camera, making it convenient for children to carry.

[0034] Preferably, facing the front end of the housing 100, the second camera 320 is positioned to the upper right of the first camera 310.

[0035] Furthermore, the children's camera also includes a grip 600 and a protective cover 700. The grip 600 is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the housing 100. The grip 600 has a cylindrical structure to facilitate children's grip on the children's camera and prevent the camera from falling due to insufficient grip strength. The protective cover 700 is detachably fitted onto the outside of the housing 100. The protective cover 700 has openings to avoid components such as the camera module 300, display module 400, and audio module 500. The protective cover 700 is made of flexible cushioning material such as soft silicone. The flexible cushioning material of the protective cover 700 has good elasticity. When the children's camera is subjected to external impact, such as when the children's camera slips from their hands or collides with other objects, the protective cover 700 covering the outside of the housing 100 can play a cushioning role, preventing damage such as bumps and scratches on the surface of the housing 100. At the same time, it can also protect the various modules inside the housing 100 from damage due to impact.

[0036] In some preferred embodiments, the protective cover 700 is provided with connection holes 710 on both sides, which can be used to connect with a shoulder strap, so that the child camera can be hung around the neck or carried diagonally on the back.

[0037] In addition, the lens cover 130 with its cylindrical structure has a flat end face, which can be used to position the specimen slide. When the first camera 310 is used to observe the specimen slide, the specimen slide can fit against the end face of the lens cover 130, so that the specimen slide can be clearly observed by the first camera 310.

[0038] Furthermore, a first protective cover 110 and a second protective cover 120 are provided on the front end surface of the housing 100. The first protective cover 110 is provided corresponding to the first camera 310, and the second protective cover 120 is provided corresponding to the second camera 320. The first protective cover 110 covers the outer periphery of the first camera 310, ensuring that the first camera 310 does not protrude from the first protective cover 110. The second protective cover 120 covers the outer periphery of the second camera 320, ensuring that the second camera 320 does not protrude from the second protective cover 120. Preferably, both the first protective cover 110 and the second protective cover 120 are made of flexible materials such as soft silicone. The first protective cover 110 and the second protective cover 120 can respectively protect the first camera 310 and the second camera 320, effectively buffering the impact force and preventing the first camera 310 and the second camera 320 from being damaged due to bumps.

[0039] Furthermore, a lens cover 130 is provided on the front end face of the housing 100. The lens cover 130 has a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. One end of the lens cover 130 is fitted onto the outside of the first camera 310, and the other end of the lens cover 130 extends away from the first camera 310 along the optical path of the first camera 310. This allows the lens cover 130 to suppress lens flare of the first camera 310 and ensure the field of view of the first camera 310. The first camera 310 is implemented as a macro camera. When using the first camera 310 to photograph small objects or to observe the microscopic world, the first camera 310 is often close to the object being photographed or observed. However, cameras have their minimum focusing distance. If the first camera 310 is too close to the object being photographed or observed, the first camera 310 will fail to focus properly, resulting in the first camera 310 being unable to capture a clear image or clearly observe the object. Based on the above problems, setting a lens cover 130 on the front end of the housing 100 can prevent the first camera 310 from being too close to the object being photographed or observed during shooting or observation, and ensure that the distance between the first camera 310 and the object being photographed or observed is greater than the minimum focusing distance of the first camera 310.

[0040] Preferably, the lens cover 130 is detachably mounted on the front end face of the housing 100. A rotating snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the inner wall of the first protective cover 110, and a rotating snap-fit ​​block is provided on the outer wall of one end of the lens cover 130. The lens cover 130 can be mounted on the first protective cover 110 by rotating snap-fit, thereby making the lens cover 130 detachably connected to the housing 100.

[0041] Furthermore, the children's camera includes a toggle switch module 800, which is electrically connected to the main control module 200. The toggle switch module 800 is adapted to control the shooting of the first camera 310 or the second camera 320 and to determine the options of the user interface. Specifically, the toggle module includes a switch body and a toggle lever. The switch body is disposed inside the housing 100 and electrically connected to the main control module 200. The toggle lever is rotatably disposed on the housing 100. One end of the toggle lever is linked to the switch body and located inside the housing 100, while the other end of the toggle lever extends outward and is located outside the housing 100. Thus, the toggle lever can be toggled to close and connect the switch body. The main control module 200 is adapted to control the shooting of the first camera 310 or the second camera 320 and to determine the options of the user interface when the switch body is closed and connected.

[0042] Preferably, the toggle switch module 800 is located on the upper left side of the housing 100, facing the front end of the housing 100; in other words, it is located on the upper right side of the housing 100, facing the rear end of the housing 100. Since the child faces the rear end of the housing 100 during use, the toggle switch module 800 is positioned on the child's dominant hand—the right-hand side—making it convenient for the child to control the first camera 310 or the second camera 320 for taking pictures.

[0043] Furthermore, a sound-emitting hole 140 is provided on the front end face of the housing 100. The position of the sound-emitting hole 140 corresponds to the audio module 500, so that the sound information played by the audio module 500 can be transmitted outward through the sound-emitting hole 140.

[0044] Furthermore, the children's camera includes a scroll wheel switch 150, a first button switch 160, and a second button switch 170. The scroll wheel switch 150, the first button switch 160, and the second button switch 170 are disposed on the top surface of the housing 100 and electrically connected to the main control module 200. The scroll wheel switch 150 is suitable for the user interface to select different options or select different pictures. The first button switch 160 is suitable for the user interface to return to the previous interface. The second button switch 170 is suitable for controlling the power on and power off of the children's camera.

[0045] To clearly describe the working principle of the object recognition function of the children's camera in this application, the following explanation uses the object "plum blossom" as an example.

[0046] After a child takes a photo containing the image of a plum blossom, they can use the object recognition function of the children's camera to obtain information about the plum blossom. Once the object recognition function is activated, the main control module 200 transmits the image to the object recognition module. The object recognition module identifies the plum blossom in the image and generates an intentional image. The object recognition module then matches and compares the intentional image with images in its image library to determine that the object corresponding to the intentional image is a plum blossom. The object recognition module then retrieves the information about the plum blossom from its database and transmits it to the main control module 200. The main control module 200 controls the display module 400 to display the text and image information of the plum blossom and controls the audio module 500 to play the sound information of the plum blossom. This allows children to acquire knowledge about plum blossoms through reading text and images, as well as listening to sounds, achieving the purpose of popular science education.

[0047] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A children's camera, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a main control module disposed within the housing, and a camera module, a display module, and an audio module electrically connected to the main control module. The camera module and the display module are respectively disposed on two opposite end faces of the housing. The camera module includes a first camera and a second camera, wherein at least one of the cameras has an optical magnification function. The focal length range of the first camera is different from that of the second camera, or the magnification of the first camera is greater than that of the second camera; The first camera is implemented as a macro camera, suitable for observing small objects in the microscopic world. The first camera is located in the middle of the end face of the housing, and the second camera is located around the first camera. The main control module is also communicatively connected to an object recognition module, which is adapted to identify objects in images captured by at least one of the cameras and acquire text, images, and / or sound information related to the objects. The main control module is adapted to receive the relevant text, images, and / or sound information and control the display module to display the text and / or the images, and control the audio module to play the sound information.

2. The children's camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first camera and the second camera are arranged diagonally along the end face of the housing.

3. The children's camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A lens cover is provided on the end face of the housing. The lens cover has a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. One end of the lens cover is fitted onto the outside of the first camera, and the other end of the lens cover extends away from the first camera along the optical path of the first camera.

4. The children's camera as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lens cover is detachably attached to the housing.

5. The children's camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The children's camera includes a toggle switch module electrically connected to the main control module. The toggle switch module is adapted to control the camera module to take pictures and to determine the options of the user interface.

6. The children's camera as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The toggle switch module includes a switch body and a toggle lever. The switch body is electrically connected to the main control module. The toggle lever is rotatably mounted on the housing. One end of the toggle lever is linked to the switch body, and the other end extends outside the housing. The toggle lever can be toggled to close and conduct the switch body. The main control module is adapted to control the camera module to capture images and to determine user interface options when the switch body is closed and conducting.

7. The children's camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a sound-emitting hole, and the position of the sound-emitting hole corresponds to the audio module.

8. The children's camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The children's camera includes a scroll wheel switch, a first button switch, and a second button switch. The scroll wheel switch, the first button switch, and the second button switch are disposed on the end face of the housing and electrically connected to the main control module. The scroll wheel switch is adapted for the user interface to select different options, the first button switch is adapted for the user interface to return to the previous interface, and the second button switch is adapted for controlling the power on and power off of the children's camera.

9. The children's camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The children's camera includes a grip and a protective cover. The grip is detachably mounted on the bottom surface of the housing, and the protective cover is made of a flexible cushioning material and is detachably fitted onto the outside of the housing.

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