Portable counting device using tripod and solar cell

Abstract

A portable counting device using a tripod and a solar cell comprises: a tripod unit; a camera module disposed on the tripod unit and for photographing an image of a preset region of interest; a driving unit for counting the number of objects located in the region of interest by analyzing the image photographed by the camera module; a wireless communication module for sending information on the counted number of the objects to a server; and a power supply unit for supplying power required to drive the camera module, the driving unit, and the wireless communication module, the device thus being capable of easily counting the number of objects in the region of interest even in an environment in which power is not provided.

Description

Portable counter using tripod and solar cell

[0001] The present invention relates to a counting system including a portable counting device using artificial intelligence and a counting method using the same.

[0002] More specifically, the present invention relates to a counting system including a portable counting device using artificial intelligence that can determine the number of objects located in an area of ​​interest even in a situation where power is not supplied, and a counting method using the same.

[0003] These days, disasters such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and large-scale forest fires occur frequently.

[0004] In case of a disaster, you can take refuge in a designated shelter.

[0005] To effectively manage shelters, it is necessary to accurately determine the number of people, vehicles, etc. currently staying at the shelter.

[0006] In the past, statistical methods were used to infer the total number of people by counting the number of people in the sample, either by directly counting the number of people or by extracting a sample from a gathered crowd.

[0007] This method has the problem that it requires a lot of labor cost when using human resources and it takes an excessively long time to detect the number of people in the crowd.

[0008] Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable counting device using a tripod and solar cells that can determine the number of objects located in an area of ​​interest using artificial intelligence in an outdoor environment with insufficient infrastructure.

[0009] A portable counting device using a tripod and a solar cell according to the present invention may include: a tripod; a camera module disposed on the tripod and configured to capture an image of a preset region of interest; a driving unit configured to analyze the image captured by the camera module and count the number of objects located in the region of interest; a wireless communication module configured to transmit information on the number of counted objects to a server; and a power supply unit configured to supply power required to drive the camera module, the driving unit, and the wireless communication module.

[0010] The overall height of the above tripod part may be higher than or equal to a preset reference height.

[0011] The above power supply unit may include a solar cell part that generates power using solar energy; and a battery part that stores the power generated by the solar cell part.

[0012] The above standard height can be 2 to 3 meters (meters).

[0013] The tripod part may include a vertical column part including a portion extending in a vertical direction; a plurality of leg parts supporting the vertical column part; a mounting part located at an upper end of the vertical column part and on which the camera module is placed; an angle adjusting part that swings the mounting part in the vertical direction to adjust a vertical angle of the mounting part; and a rotation part that rotates the mounting part in a horizontal direction to adjust a horizontal angle of the mounting part.

[0014] The above tripod part may further include a joint part.

[0015] At least one of the leg portions is connected to the joint portion, the joint portion is connected to the vertical column portion, the joint portion is located below the mounting portion, and the tripod portion may further include a reinforcing plate portion located between the mounting portion and the joint portion.

[0016] The above pillar portion passes through the above reinforcing plate portion, and the wireless communication module can be placed in the above reinforcing plate portion.

[0017] The above reinforcing plate part may further include a holder part for fixing the wireless communication module.

[0018] A portable counting device using a tripod and a solar cell according to the present invention has the effect of easily and precisely determining the number of objects located in an area of ​​interest even in a situation where no power is supplied.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a counting system including a portable counting device using a tripod and a solar cell according to the present invention.

[0020] Figures 2 and 3 are drawings for schematically explaining the configuration of a portable counter using a tripod and solar cell according to the present invention.

[0021] FIGS. 4 to 18 are drawings for explaining the tripod portion and related parts of a portable counting device using a tripod and solar cell according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 19 is a drawing for explaining the power supply unit of a portable counter using a tripod and solar cell according to the present invention.

[0023] Hereinafter, a portable counter using a tripod and a solar cell according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0024] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a counting system including an artificial intelligence-based portable counting device using a tripod and a solar cell according to the present invention.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, a counting system (10S) including a portable counting device using artificial intelligence according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as a 'counting system') may include at least one counter (1) (or portable counting device), a server (Server, 2), and a terminal corresponding to at least one host user, i.e., a host terminal (Host Terminal, 3).

[0027] Here, the host user may include a user who installs or manages the counter (1). Considering this, the host user can be said to be a user corresponding to the counter (1).

[0028] The counting system (10S) according to the present invention may include a terminal corresponding to at least one guest user, i.e., a guest terminal (Guest Terminal, 4).

[0029] Here, a guest user may be defined as a user who wishes to utilize the information collected by the counter (1). Alternatively, a guest user may also be defined as a user connected to the server (3). The number of guest terminals (4) corresponding to the server (3) may be greater than the number of host terminals (3).

[0030] The counter (1) can extract information on the number of preset objects corresponding to a preset region of interest (ROI) in counting mode.

[0031] Here, the subject may include at least one of a person or a vehicle. For example, the subject may be classified as an adult or a child, or as a passenger vehicle or a large vehicle. The region of interest (ROI) may correspond to a shelter (evacuation area) where people and / or vehicles can take refuge in a disaster situation.

[0032] The counter (1) can transmit extracted information, for example, information on the number of objects located in a region of interest (ROI), to the server (2). The counter (1) can transmit a setting image captured in a setting mode prior to the counting mode to the server (3).

[0033] The server (3) can transmit a configuration image received from at least one counter (1) to the host terminal (3). The server (3) can collect, classify, and store information on the number of objects located in a region of interest (ROI) received from at least one counter (1). In addition, the server (3) can transmit the collected and classified information to at least one guest terminal (4).

[0034] The counter (1) can generate the necessary power using the power supply unit (50, not shown) it contains without receiving power from an external source. Specifically, the power supply unit (50, not shown) of the counter (1) can generate power using solar energy.

[0035] Accordingly, the counter (1) can determine the number of objects located in the area of ​​interest even when no power is supplied.

[0036] In addition, the counter (1) can determine the number of objects located in the area of ​​interest even in an outdoor environment with insufficient infrastructure.

[0037] In addition, the counter (1) can be easily carried. Accordingly, the counter (1) can be referred to as a portable counter (1).

[0038] The counting system (10S) according to the present invention may be preferably applied to disaster situations such as typhoons, floods, large-scale fires, and earthquakes. In disaster situations such as typhoons, floods, large-scale fires, and earthquakes, the likelihood of normal power supply disruptions may be high. Furthermore, in disaster situations, the likelihood of infrastructure damage may be high.

[0039] Considering this, in disaster situations such as typhoons, floods, large-scale fires, and earthquakes, it may be desirable to use a counting system (10S) including a counter (1) that is easy to carry, can supply the necessary power using a battery even when power is not supplied, and can also charge the battery using solar energy.

[0040] Each part of the counting system (10S) according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0041] Figures 2 and 3 are schematic diagrams illustrating the configuration of a portable counter using artificial intelligence according to the present invention. The description of the parts described in detail above may be omitted below.

[0042] Looking at FIG. 2, a portable counter (1) using artificial intelligence according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as a 'counter' or 'counting device') may include a tripod (10), a camera module (20), a driving unit (30), a wireless communication module (40), and a power supply unit (50).

[0043] Since the components illustrated in Fig. 2 are not essential, it is also possible to implement a counter (1) having more or fewer components.

[0044] The tripod unit (10) can support the camera module (20). The tripod unit (10) can be height-adjustable. In addition, the tripod unit (10) can be reduced to a sufficiently small height and volume. Accordingly, the tripod unit (10) can be easily carried.

[0045] As its name suggests, the tripod unit (10) may preferably have three legs. However, in the present invention, the tripod unit (10) may not be limited to three legs. For example, the tripod unit (10) may have various legs, such as four or five. In the present invention, the tripod unit (10) may have any shape as long as it can support the camera module (20).

[0046] The camera module (20) can capture images of a preset region of interest (ROI). Preferably, the camera module (20) can capture images of the region of interest (ROI) from a sufficiently high position. For this purpose, the camera module (20) can be placed at the upper end of the tripod (10).

[0047] The driving unit (30) can receive an image captured by the camera module (20) from the camera module (20). The driving unit (30) can analyze the image captured by the camera module (20) and count the number of objects located in the region of interest (ROI).

[0048] Preferably, the driving unit (30) can use artificial intelligence to analyze the image captured by the camera module (20) to determine the type of object located in the region of interest (ROI) and count the number of objects determined. Here, the type of object may include a person and / or a vehicle.

[0049] Additionally, the driving unit (30) can count the number of objects entering or leaving a preset shelter in a disaster situation. Furthermore, the driving unit (30) can determine the number of objects currently located in the shelter based on the counted information.

[0050] The wireless communication module (40) can transmit information about the number of counted objects to the server (2).

[0051] The power supply unit (50) can supply power required to drive at least one of the camera module (20), the driving unit (30), the tripod (10), or the wireless communication module (40). Although not shown, the power supply unit (50) can generate and supply power using solar energy.

[0052] In Fig. 2, the power supply line (power line) supplied by the power supply unit (50) is indicated by a dotted line. In Fig. 2, the driving unit (30) and the wireless communication module (40) are shown as being separate from the camera module (20), but the present invention may not be limited thereto.

[0053] For example, at least one of the driving unit (30) or the wireless communication module (40) may be incorporated into the camera module (20). In this case, at least one of the driving unit (30) or the wireless communication module (40) may be located at the upper end of the tripod unit (10).

[0054] The logical configuration of the counter (1) and the driving unit (30) can be as shown in Fig. 3.

[0055] Looking at FIG. 3, the driving unit (30) may include a control unit (300), an image analysis unit (310), a target determination unit (320), a counting unit (330), a first interface unit (340), and a memory unit (350).

[0056] The control unit (300) can control the overall function of the driving unit (30) and / or the counter (1). For example, the control unit (300) can control the power generation and power supply of the power supply unit (40).

[0057] The control unit (300) can control the wireless communication of the wireless communication module (40). The control unit (300) can control the video recording of the camera module (20). The control unit (300) can control the shooting angle adjustment of the tripod unit (10).

[0058] The image analysis unit (310) can analyze the image captured by the camera module (20) using artificial intelligence under the control of the control unit (300). The object determination unit (320) can determine objects such as people and vehicles from the image captured by the camera module (20) under the control of the control unit (300) using artificial intelligence. The counting unit (330) can count the number of objects determined by the object determination unit (320) under the control of the control unit (300).

[0059] The first interface unit (340) can provide a passage for connecting the driving unit (30) to another device. For example, a user can install a predetermined program on the driving unit (30) through the first interface unit (340).

[0060] The memory unit (350) can store various programs and data required for driving the driving unit (30) and / or the counter (1) under the control of the control unit (300).

[0061] Below, the tripod part (10) will be described in more detail.

[0062] Figures 4 to 18 are drawings for explaining the tripod and its related parts. Below, a description of the parts described in detail above may be omitted.

[0063] Hereinafter, the first direction (DR1) may intersect (be perpendicular to) the second direction (DR2) and the third direction (DR3), and the second direction (DR2) may intersect (be perpendicular to) the third direction (DR3).

[0064] Here, the first direction (DR1) and the second direction (DR2) may be collectively referred to as the horizontal direction (DRRH). In addition, the third direction (DR3) may be referred to as the vertical direction (DRV).

[0065] Looking at Figure 4, the tripod part (10) may include a vertical column part (100), multiple leg parts (110), a support part (120), an angle adjustment part (130), and a rotation part (140).

[0066] The vertical column (100) may include a portion extending in the vertical direction (DRV). A plurality of leg portions (110) may support the vertical column (100). The plurality of leg portions (110) may be positioned at the lower portion of the vertical column (100).

[0067] According to the expression 'triangle' in the tripod (10), it may be desirable for the number of leg parts (110) to be three. However, under the condition that the leg parts (110) can stably support the vertical column part (100), the number of leg parts (110) may be changed to various values ​​such as four or five.

[0068] The tripod part (10) may further include a horizontal reinforcement part (112). The horizontal reinforcement part (112) may reinforce adjacent leg parts (110) by connecting them. The tripod part (10) may further include a joint part (111). At least one leg part (110) may be connected to the joint part (111).

[0069] The joint portion (111) may be located at the lower portion of the support portion (120). From another perspective, the joint portion (111) may be located between the upper end and the lower end of the vertical column portion (100).

[0070] The joint portion (111) can be connected to the vertical column portion (100). Considering this, it can also be seen that the leg portion (110) and the vertical column portion (100) are connected at the joint portion (111).

[0071] The mounting portion (120) may be positioned at the upper end of the vertical column portion (100). The camera module (20) may be firmly and stably placed on the mounting portion (120). For this purpose, the camera module (20) may be connected to the mounting portion (120).

[0072] The mounting portion (120) can be said to be a part for mounting the camera module (20). The mounting portion (120) can include a flat surface for supporting the camera module (20).

[0073] When the camera module (20) is placed on the mounting portion (120) at the upper end of the vertical column (100), the camera module (20) can capture images over a sufficiently wide range. Accordingly, the counting efficiency can be improved.

[0074] It may be desirable to set the overall height (D1) of the tripod unit (10) sufficiently high to sufficiently secure the shooting range of the camera module (20). Preferably, the overall height (D1) of the tripod unit (10) may be higher than or equal to a preset reference height.

[0075] Here, the reference height may be approximately 2 to 3 m (meters). Preferably, the total height (D1) of the tripod part (10) may be 2 m (meters) or more, and more preferably, the total height (D1) of the tripod part (10) may be 3 m (meters) or more.

[0076] As shown in Fig. 5, the angle adjustment unit (130) can adjust the vertical angle of the mounting unit (120) by swinging the mounting unit (120) in the vertical direction (DRV). Considering that the camera module (20) is arranged on the mounting unit (120), the angle adjustment unit (130) can be seen as adjusting the vertical shooting angle of the camera module (20).

[0077] The angle adjustment unit (130) may include a first handle unit (131) for manually adjusting the vertical angle of the mounting unit (120).

[0078] As shown in Fig. 6, the rotating part (140) can adjust the horizontal angle of the mounting part (120) by rotating the mounting part (120) in the horizontal direction (DRH). Considering that the camera module (20) is placed on the mounting part (120), the rotating part (140) can be seen as adjusting the horizontal shooting angle of the camera module (20).

[0079] The rotating part (140) may include a second handle part (141) for manually adjusting the horizontal angle of the mounting part (120). Meanwhile, the angle adjustment part (130) and the rotating part (140) may be automatically driven.

[0080] To this end, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the angle adjustment unit (130) may include an angle adjustment motor (132), and the rotation unit (140) may include a rotation motor (142).

[0081] The angle adjustment motor (132) can automatically adjust the vertical angle of the mounting portion (120) by rotating under the control of the control portion (300) of the driving portion (30). The rotation motor (142) can automatically adjust the horizontal angle of the mounting portion (120) by rotating under the control of the control portion (300) of the driving portion (30).

[0082] The mounting portion (120) may include at least one first fastening hole (FH1) for connecting the camera module (20). In this way, when the angle adjustment portion (130) includes an angle adjustment motor (132) and the rotation portion (140) includes a rotation motor (142), as shown in FIG. 8, the tripod portion (10) may further include a second interface portion (150) that provides a passage for transmitting a control signal to the angle adjustment motor (132) and / or the rotation motor (142).

[0083] Referring to Fig. 9, the camera module (20) may include a camera body part (21) and a camera cover part (22). The camera cover part (22) may cover and protect the camera body part (21).

[0084] The camera cover part (22) can prevent or suppress water, such as snow or rain, from penetrating into the camera body part (21). The camera cover part (22) can include at least one second fastening hole (FH2) corresponding to the first fastening hole (FH1) of the mounting part (120).

[0085] Here, a fastening means (FM), such as a screw or bolt, can pass through the first fastening hole (FH1) and the second fastening hole (FH2) to connect the camera module (20) to the mounting portion (120). The camera cover portion (22) may include a resin material or a plastic material. In this case, the overall weight of the camera module (20) can be reduced.

[0086] The camera body (21) may include a camera part (200), a middle connector part (210), a third interface part (220), and a first power port (230).

[0087] The camera unit (200) can capture images. The intermediate connector unit (210) can electrically connect the camera body unit (21) and the tripod unit (10). Specifically, the intermediate connector unit (210) can be electrically connected to the camera body unit (21) by the intermediate cable unit (211).

[0088] In addition, the intermediate connector portion (210) can be connected to the second interface portion (150) of the tripod portion (10). Power can be supplied from the camera body portion (21) to the tripod portion (10) by the intermediate cable portion (211) and the intermediate connector portion (210).

[0089] In addition, the camera body (21) can transmit a vertical control signal to automatically adjust the vertical angle of the stand (120) to the angle adjustment motor (132) of the angle adjustment unit (130) of the tripod unit (10) through the middle cable unit (211) and the middle connector unit (210).

[0090] In addition, the camera body (21) can transmit a horizontal control signal to automatically adjust the horizontal angle of the stand (120) to the rotation motor (142) of the rotation part (140) of the tripod part (10) through the middle cable part (211) and the middle connector part (210).

[0091] The process of adjusting the vertical angle of the mounting portion (120) by the angle adjustment motor (132) and the process of adjusting the horizontal angle of the mounting portion (120) by the rotation motor (142) can be initially performed in the setting mode. The setting mode will be described in detail later.

[0092] In addition, the data amount of the vertical control signal for adjusting the vertical angle of the mounting part (120) and the horizontal control signal for adjusting the horizontal angle of the mounting part (120) may be relatively small. In addition, it may be preferable that the angle adjustment motor (132) and the rotation motor (142) are driven while the camera module (20) is mounted on the mounting part (120).

[0093] Considering this, it may be desirable for the angle adjustment motor (132) and rotation motor (142) of the tripod unit (10) to receive the necessary power, vertical control signal, and horizontal control signal from the camera module (20) rather than directly from the driving unit (30). In this case, it may be advantageous to simplify the configuration of the counter (1) according to the present invention.

[0094] The third interface unit (220) of the camera body (200) can provide a passage for receiving a camera control signal for driving the camera body (200) from the driving unit (30). In addition, the camera body (200) can transmit a captured image to the driving unit (30) through the third interface unit (220).

[0095] The camera body (200) can receive a vertical control signal for adjusting the vertical angle of the mounting unit (120) and a horizontal control signal for adjusting the horizontal angle of the mounting unit (120) from the driving unit (30) through the third interface unit (220).

[0096] In addition, the camera body (200) can transmit a vertical control signal for adjusting the vertical angle of the mounting unit (120) received from the driving unit (30) and / or a horizontal control signal for adjusting the horizontal angle of the mounting unit (120) to the angle adjustment motor (132) and / or the rotation motor (142) through the intermediate cable unit (211) and the intermediate connector unit (210).

[0097] The camera body (200) can receive power required to drive the camera body (200), angle adjustment motor (132), and rotation motor (142) from the power supply unit (50) through the first power port (230).

[0098] In addition, the camera body (200) can transmit power supplied from the power supply unit (50) to the angle adjustment motor (132) and / or the rotation motor (142) through the intermediate cable unit (211) and the intermediate connector unit (210).

[0099] The camera module (20), preferably the camera body (200), can capture images for a sufficiently long period of time in counting mode. The counting mode will be described in detail later. Accordingly, it may be desirable for the camera module (20) to receive a stable power supply from the power supply unit (50).

[0100] Looking at Figure 10, the vertical column (100) may include a plurality of sub-columns (101).

[0101] A plurality of sub-columns (101) may include a portion extending in the vertical direction (DRV). In addition, the vertical column portion (100) may include at least one reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0102] The reinforcing plate portion (102) can improve the supporting capacity of the vertical column portion (100) by connecting a plurality of sub-columns (101). The reinforcing plate portion (102) can include a plurality of column holes (103) through which each sub-column (101) passes.

[0103] From another perspective, the vertical column portion (100) can pass through the reinforcing plate portion (102). The reinforcing plate portion (102) can be located between the joint portion (111) and the upper end of the vertical column portion (100). From another perspective, the reinforcing plate portion (102) can be located between the joint portion (111) and the support portion (120).

[0104] The wireless communication module (40) may be located at the bottom of the mounting portion (120). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the wireless communication module (40) may be located at the reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0105] In this case, it is possible to avoid placing excessive weight burden on the vertical column (100). Accordingly, it is possible to suppress or prevent shaking of the camera module (20) located on the mounting portion (120) at the upper end of the vertical column (100).

[0106] In addition, the wireless communication module (40) can be positioned sufficiently high on the tripod (10).

[0107] If the weight placed on the upper end of the tripod (10) is excessively large, the vertical column (100) may bend excessively. In such a case, the camera module (20) may not be able to capture images smoothly.

[0108] Considering this, it is possible to suppress the bending of the vertical column portion (100) while raising the vertical position of the wireless communication module (40) by placing the wireless communication module (40) on the reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0109] In order to support the wireless communication module (40), the reinforcing plate portion (102) may have a width (D2) in the longitudinal direction (DRL) greater than a width (D3) in the width direction (DRW), as shown in (A) to (B) of FIG. 12.

[0110] Here, the longitudinal direction (DRL) and the width direction (DRW) are arbitrarily set to help understand the reinforcing plate portion (102). The longitudinal direction (DRL) and the width direction (DRW) can be said to be part of the horizontal direction (DRH).

[0111] The reinforcing plate part (102) may further include a holder part (104) for fixing the wireless communication module (40). A plurality of pillar holes (103) may be formed in the first area (AR1) of the reinforcing plate part (102).

[0112] A holder portion (104) may be arranged in a second region (AR2) adjacent to the first region (AR1) in the longitudinal direction (DRL). The holder portion (104) may include a first sub-holder (104a) and a second sub-holder (104b).

[0113] The first sub-holder (104a) and the second sub-holder (104b) may be adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction (DRL). In addition, the first sub-holder (104a) and the second sub-holder (104b) may include a portion extending in the width direction (DRW).

[0114] The first sub-holder (104a) may include a first vertical portion (104a1) and a first horizontal portion (104a2). The first vertical portion (104a1) may include a portion extending in the vertical direction (DRV) and may be connected to the main body of the reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0115] The first horizontal portion (104a2) may include a portion extending in the longitudinal direction (DRL) toward the second sub-holder (104b). The second sub-holder (104b) may include a second vertical portion (104b1) and a second horizontal portion (104b2).

[0116] The second vertical portion (104b1) may include a portion extending in the vertical direction (DRV) and may be connected to the main body of the reinforcing plate portion (102). The second horizontal portion (104b2) may include a portion extending from the end thereof in the longitudinal direction (DRL) toward the first sub-holder (104a).

[0117] The first sub-holder (104a) and the second sub-holder (104b) may be of the rail type. The thickness (D4) of the main body of the reinforcing plate portion (102) in the vertical direction (DRV) may be smaller than the width (D3) of the reinforcing plate portion (102) in the width direction (DRW).

[0118] Referring to Fig. 13, the wireless communication module (40) can be connected to the holder (104). To this end, the wireless communication module (40) can include a first protrusion (410) and a second protrusion (411) that protrude in the longitudinal direction (DRL).

[0119] The first protrusion (410) and the second protrusion (411) may protrude in opposite directions. Here, the first protrusion (410) may correspond to the space between the first vertical portion (104a1) and the first horizontal portion (104a2) of the first sub-holder (104a).

[0120] In addition, the second protrusion (411) may correspond to the space between the second vertical portion (104b1) and the second horizontal portion (104b2) of the second sub-holder (104b). From another perspective, the wireless communication module (40) may be connected to the first sub-holder (104a) and the second sub-holder (104b) in a sliding manner. Accordingly, the wireless communication module (40) may be stably placed on the reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0121] Looking at Fig. 14, the first region (AR1) and the second region (AR2) of the reinforcing plate portion (102) can intersect at a predetermined angle.

[0122] For example, the first region (AR1) and the second region (AR2) of the reinforcing plate portion (102) may be orthogonal to each other. Preferably, the second region (AR2) of the reinforcing plate portion (102) may extend in the vertical direction (DRV) from the end of the first region (AR1).

[0123] In this case, as shown in Fig. 15, the bottom of the wireless communication module (40) can be connected to the holder part (104) in a manner that faces the first area (AR1) of the reinforcing plate part (102).

[0124] In this case, it is possible to prevent the horizontal direction (DRH) size of the counter (1) from increasing excessively. From another perspective, the reinforcing plate portion (102) may have a bent shape in the 'ㄱ' type.

[0125] As shown in Fig. 16, the reinforcing plate portion (102) can be applied not only when the vertical column portion (100) includes a plurality of sub-columns (101), but also when the vertical column portion (100) is of a single column type.

[0126] In this case, an integrated pillar hole (103C) may be formed in the first region (AR1) of the reinforcing plate portion (102). The vertical pillar portion (100) may pass through the integrated pillar hole (103C).

[0127] In the case of Fig. 16, it can be seen that the reinforcing plate portion (102) is installed on the vertical column portion (100) to support the wireless communication module (40).

[0128] Looking at Fig. 17, it is possible for a wireless communication module (40) to be placed in the joint portion (111).

[0129] In this case, the joint portion (111) may include a second area (AR2). In addition, a holder portion (104) for supporting a wireless communication module (40) may be arranged in the second area (AR2) of the joint portion (111).

[0130] From another perspective, the joint portion (111) may include a base portion (111a) and an extension portion (111b). The leg portion (110) and the vertical column portion (100) may be connected to the base portion (111a) of the joint portion (111).

[0131] At least one leg portion (110) can be connected to the base portion (111a). In addition, a vertical column portion (100) can be connected to the base portion (111a). An extension portion (111b) can be connected to the joint portion (111a).

[0132] Here, the base portion (111a) may correspond to the first region (AR1) of the reinforcing plate portion (102), and the extension portion (111b) may correspond to the second region (AR2) of the reinforcing plate portion (102).

[0133] Referring to Fig. 18, the extension portion (111b) of the joint portion (111) may intersect (or be perpendicular to) the base portion (111a). In this case, a wireless communication module (40) may be placed in the extension portion (111b) of the joint portion (111).

[0134] Below, the power supply unit (50) will be described in detail.

[0135] Figure 19 is a drawing illustrating the power supply unit of a portable counter using a tripod and solar cells according to the present invention. Below, a description of the parts described in detail above may be omitted.

[0136] Referring to (A) and (B) of FIG. 19, the power supply unit (50) may include a solar cell unit (500) and a battery unit (510). The solar cell unit (500) may generate electricity using solar energy. The battery unit (510) may store the electricity generated by the solar cell unit.

[0137] In addition, the battery unit (510) can supply the stored power to the tripod unit (10), the camera module (20), the driving unit (30), and / or the wireless communication module (40). As shown in (B) of FIG. 19, the solar cell unit (500) can include a plurality of solar plates (Solar Plates, 501) including a plurality of solar cells.

[0138] A plurality of solar panels (501) can each generate electricity using incident sunlight. Since the technology for generating electricity using sunlight is already widely known, a further detailed description of the solar panels (501) will be omitted.

[0139] The solar panel (501) may include a first solar panel (501a), a second solar panel (501b), a third solar panel (501c), and a fourth solar panel (501d). The power generated by the solar panels (501, 501a, 501b, 501c, 501d) may be supplied to the battery unit (510) through the first power line (PL1), and the battery unit (510) may be charged.

[0140] Here, if the number of solar panels (501) is sufficiently large, the number of first power lines (PL1) may also increase. For example, the number of first power lines (PL1) may be plural. Preferably, the first power line (PL1) may include a first-first power line (PL1a) and a first-second power line (PL1b).

[0141] The first-first power line (PL1a) can transmit power generated by the first solar panel (501a) and / or the second solar panel (501b) to the battery unit (510). The first-second power line (PL1b) can transmit power generated by the third solar panel (501c) and / or the fourth solar panel (501d) to the battery unit (510). Of course, it may also be possible to have only one first power line (PL1).

[0142] In this way, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical configuration of the present invention described above can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention.

[0143] Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as being exemplary and not restrictive in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description described above, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

[0144] The portable counting device using a tripod and solar cell according to the present invention can be widely used in various industrial fields where it is necessary to easily and precisely determine the number of objects located in an area of ​​interest even in situations where power is not provided.

Claims

1. Tripod; A camera module placed on the tripod and capturing images of a preset region of interest; A driving unit that analyzes the image captured by the above camera module and counts the number of objects located in the area of ​​interest; A wireless communication module that transmits information about the number of counted objects to the server; and It includes a power supply unit that supplies power required to drive the camera module, the driving unit, and the wireless communication module; The overall height of the above tripod is higher than or equal to the preset reference height, The above power supply unit Solar Cell Part that produces electricity using solar energy; and A portable counter using a tripod and a solar cell, characterized by including a battery section that stores the power generated by the solar cell section.

2. In paragraph 1, A portable measuring device using a tripod and artificial intelligence, characterized in that the above standard height is 2 to 3 m (meters).

3. In paragraph 2, The above tripod part A vertical column section including a portion extending in the vertical direction; A plurality of leg sections supporting the above vertical column section; A mounting portion located at the upper end of the vertical column and on which the camera module is placed; An angle adjustment unit that swings the above-mentioned mounting unit in the vertical direction to adjust the vertical angle of the mounting unit; and A portable counter using a tripod and a solar cell, characterized in that it includes a rotating part that adjusts the horizontal angle of the mounting part by rotating the mounting part in a horizontal direction.

4. In paragraph 3, The above tripod part further includes a joint part, At least one of the above leg portions is connected to the above joint portion, The above joint part is connected to the above vertical column part, The above joint part is located at the lower part of the above mounting part, The above tripod part further includes a reinforcing plate part located between the above stand part and the above joint part, The above pillar part passes through the above reinforcing plate part, A portable counter using a tripod and a solar cell, characterized in that the wireless communication module is arranged on the reinforcing plate.

5. In paragraph 4, A portable counter using a tripod and a solar cell, characterized in that the reinforcing plate part further includes a holder part for fixing the wireless communication module.

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