Attachable camera having a light source, and use of said attachable camera in forestry

Abstract

The aim was to propose an attachable camera (01) which offers a solution for this need. For the first time, therefore, an attachable camera (01) having a dimmable and pulsable light source and having digital image capture suitable for low-light conditions is proposed, said attachable camera comprising, with a total mass of less than 300 grams, a fastening clamp (02), a telephoto assembly (03), and a light-spot indicator. In combination with mirror-symmetrically arranged operator control areas, both left-handed and right-handed persons can now collect digital data simply and directly at a considerable distance from the object or area and provide said data via wireless communication. Established assemblies and concepts prove the feasibility and availability of the necessary functions and measures. For the first time, a broadly adaptable use in forestry is thus possible, which makes climate-relevant data for adaptation of the forests and of their composition and conclusions on climate-relevant and effective measures globally accessible.

Description

[0001] OKR 1398-24 Page 1 of 46

[0002] On a camera with light source and its forestry applications

[0003] use

[0004] SCIENTIFIC AREA

[0005] The present invention is situated in the fields of nature conservation, agriculture, and forestry. Crucial for the necessary and beneficial storage of rainwater in these areas is the porosity of the soil. Forest soil exhibits a complex porosity that can provide a high storage capacity (URL: / de / lebensraum-wald / schutzfunktion / hochwasser / der-wasserspeicher-waldboden). If forest soil becomes compacted, its storage function can be almost permanently lost (published transcript of a Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation, February 24, 2017, 8:15 PM, Forester Peter Wohlleben in conversation with Prisca Straub). Therefore, careful forest management and forestry in the context of climate change requires that forests be maintained with minimal compaction from roads or machine-induced vibrations and prepared for the challenges of climate change.To achieve this, it is necessary to be able to maintain, record and evaluate the flora of the forest using as few and as varied inspection and harvesting routes as possible.

[0006] Too frequent foot traffic in certain areas can compact the surface of a forest floor; access routes for forestry equipment that are too narrow can also compact the forest floor permanently and over a large area due to vibrations, which in both cases can lead to the dehydration of the flora.

[0007] Intact and water-retaining layers are necessary, however, to plant new tree species that cope better with drought stress, and to ensure a well-rooted, healthy soil structure in a mixed forest under pronounced fluctuating climates. The drying out and death of parts of a forest increases the risk of landslides, fires at dry forest edges, geological shifts, collapse of cavities, and explosive pest proliferation, and makes effective replenishment and OKR 1398-24 Page 2 of 46

[0008] Stabilizing an intact ecosystem quickly becomes impossible. Against this backdrop, the inventors were confronted with the fundamental task of defining a device that would enable prudent and environmentally friendly forest management in light of the challenges of climate change.

[0009] GENERAL BACKGROUND

[0010] The present invention relates to clip-on cameras. For the purposes of this invention, this term generally refers to self-contained cameras that can be attached to or mounted on a handle or object. In the outdoor and action sports sector, for example, there are cameras housed in rectangular, waterproof casings that can be attached to the body using screw-on clamps, for example, to film parachute jumps or whitewater rafting. A disadvantage of these systems is that they lack a function that would allow objects, or as intended here, trees, to be zoomed in on or assessed from a distance.

[0011] Many attachable cameras are still found in tactical applications; for example, US020060082730A, US 2015 / 0113851Al, and US 2016 / 0165192 reveal logging systems that, analogous to body cameras, are attached to weapons to record firearm use and discharge. A disadvantage here is that the optics are specifically geared towards the logging function, i.e., broadly capturing the events. The devices described in US 2, 796, 815A (attachment for aircraft cameras) and US 2016 0290766Al are similarly designed. These devices do not provide for the targeted illumination or capture of more distant areas within the user's field of view. Against this background, the inventors initially tried to enhance established cameras or camera systems with equipment or concepts available on the market in order to enable the aforementioned use as an aid in forest management.Systems such as those disclosed in US 5,887,375 A, however, involve mounting a camera parallel to the optical path of a riflescope (OKR 1398-24, page 3 of 46). While this achieves functionality, the device becomes very heavy. Vehicle-mounted systems such as those disclosed in US 6,945,441 B2 or JP 2005308282 A do not burden the user, but require one or more vehicles whose vibrations would be unacceptable in the woods. Although pneumatic systems for firing paint ball markers for forestry are known, for example from US 2002 0112391 Al, a suitable solution could not be obtained with the training courses intended for this purpose, such as those described in US 5 , 361 , 700 A, WO 1995 025256 Al , US 6 , 763 , 822 Bl, nor with established systems from the tactical field.

[0012] DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNOLOGY

[0013] Standard rock-mounted cameras are designed for individual use and carrying; they are intended to allow users to assess forest stands, trees, and plants from a greater distance without having to penetrate deep into the forest or unnecessarily compact the soil. A disadvantage of available systems is that they quickly weigh more than 500 grams, which, with repeated use, can lead to muscle tension and, in the long term, to joint and posture problems.

[0014] A disadvantage is the lack of systems specifically designed for this use. Against this background, the present application also claims the forestry use of a mounted camera per se.

[0015] A further disadvantage is that, for commercial applications involving entirely new uses, the question always arises as to whether this is technically feasible and whether similar claims arising from parallel, useful, established technical fields might block such use. Against this background, the present application explains the commercial applicability in its exemplary embodiments, citing patent literature published over many years, so that comprehensive commercial applicability in the sense of a broad and global contribution to agriculture and forestry can be assumed with certainty (OKR 1398-24, page 4 of 46).

[0016] The object of the present invention was therefore to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a mounted camera 01 which is capable of providing continuous use in the forestry sector for the maintenance and adaptation of forests to more extreme changing climates.

[0017] The solution to this problem is achieved according to the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent claims and the following description.

[0018] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0019] According to the invention, a surface-mounted camera 01 with light source and mounting bracket 02 has a total mass of less than 300 grams. Crucially, the surface-mounted camera comprises at least a digital image capture unit, a light source, and a tele-optical assembly 03.

[0020] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGEOUS FEATURES

[0021] According to the invention, a surface-mounted camera 01 with light source and mounting bracket 02 has a total mass of less than 300 grams. Crucially, the surface-mounted camera comprises at least a digital image capture unit, a light source, and a tele-optical assembly 03.

[0022] The mounting clamp 02 allows the attachment of the camera to a base or other device or tactical rail, such as a Picatinny rail, a magnetic rail, or alternative handle; established mechanisms that allow the connection of two assemblies via rail or snap-fit ​​connections are described, for example, in US 5,584,137; such an established system with an OKR 1398-24 (page 5 of 46) is particularly preferred.

[0023] Ball lock pins are combined. Ball lock pins are known, for example, from US 2,373,083A; the essential feature is that they provide a detent locking mechanism which can be released by inserting a plunger. Preferably, such a detent function is combined with a ball lock pin as described in DE 20 2005 005 057 Ul, wherein the elastic web of this ball lock pin is rigid and can thus prevent accidental depression of the plunger by a lateral impact or impulse.As an alternative handling method, a strappable arm brace, a holding rail, a walking stick, a pneumatic system for color marking, or even the angled handle of a walking stick or walking pole can be used; a walking stick in combination with a wirelessly connected arm brace display proved to be particularly practical for recording, identifying, and documenting trees; in this case, the camera can be attached to the walking stick at a right angle and just below the user's chest height using established mounting rails – or, advantageously, simply via optional eyelets in the protruding edge area of ​​the mounting clamp 2 with cable ties.For established, often trapezoidal rail systems, an elastic three-point system integrated into the mounting clamp 2 is advantageous. In this system, viewed from the optics, two laterally and synchronously movable gripping segments are elastically coupled to a longitudinally movable gripping segment and locked in place. The three-point fixation reliably eliminates play when engaging and / or re-gripping a rail. The elastic coupling, e.g., via a spring, cable, elastomer, or a combination thereof, allows for the generation of sufficient holding force, and the locking mechanism enables the selected position to be releasably fixed on a handle.The fastening clamp particularly advantageously comprises at least one operating element in the form of screw threads that can be inserted and removed via threads and have a captive hinged handle, particularly preferably in the form of a hinged and foldable bracket attached to the screw head, wherein such handles advantageously enable simplified, tool-free insertion and removal of the screw and tightening and / or fastening.

[0024] Preferably, screws as part of a fastening clamp 02 are provided with at least one elastic screw locking device which secures the screws against unintentional loosening in the tightened position by means of an elastic counterforce, the elastic screw locking device selected from the group consisting of retaining ring, shaft retaining ring, spring washer, spring washer, disc spring, stop nut, castle nut with insertable locking pin, slotted nut with insertable locking plate, locking edge washer, wedge locking washer.

[0025] Preferably, the mounting bracket 02 is designed as part of an enclosing housing, wherein the housing has only a single opening for the tele-optical assembly 03; an advantageous design of a similar type is explained, for example, in DE 642 975 A: A housing that completely encloses the assembly except for one opening allows pushbuttons or switches to be pressed via elastic housing segments, while an optical assembly with only one sealing ring can be used as a particularly simple closure that can be screwed in directly via a thread; this clever design allows electrical and electronic components to be inserted and replaced via a single, robustly designed opening that can be sealed simply and directly; furthermore, this design allows the optical assembly to be advantageously exchanged in order to optimally adapt the tele-optics to larger or smaller, medium distances of different forest types and vegetation densities.

[0026] The total mass of less than 300 grams reliably prevented tension and cramps during use over a whole day, which occurred after just a few hours when using mobile phones and established telephoto cameras with masses of 500 grams and more.

[0027] Digital image acquisition provides an optical image in the form of data; this facilitates the storage of images for structured evaluation and advantageously allows subsequent evaluation with the help of optimized algorithms and / or in conjunction with OKR 1398-24 page 7 of 46 other farmers and foresters, in order to be able to assess areas completely and derive a drought and hazard risk.

[0028] The light source allows the illumination of a target area; without a light source, the light spot pattern typical under deciduous trees in a shady forest during the summer can quickly make evaluation at a distance impossible.

[0029] The tele-optic assembly 03 comprises a larger lens, which increases the amount of usable light rays by focusing the emission and / or the focused capture of radiation suitable for digital image acquisition. Compared to the usual optics of current mobile phones, the tele-optic assembly 02 therefore appears strangely large and bulky.

[0030] Advantageously, the teleoptic assembly enables detection and analysis with a range of 5 meters to 100 meters, preferably 8 to 50 meters, particularly preferably at least 10 meters to about 20 meters, the latter being particularly suitable for healthy, naturally grown mixed forests.

[0031] Preferably, the tele-optical assembly 03 is optically connected to at least one further optical component, wherein the optical component is selected from a group of optical components consisting of monochromatic digital image acquisition, polychromatic digital image acquisition, infrared sensor, thermal imaging sensor, UV sensor, monochromatic light source, polychromatic light source, controllable light source, adjustable light source, brightness sensor, photocell, reflection detector, spatially resolved reflection detector, LED matrix, ring-arranged LED matrix, raster-switchable LED matrix, half-mirror, mirror, mirror with adjustable orientation, micromirror matrix with adjustable orientation, chip-supported micromirror matrix, polarizing filter, filter, aperture, quick-release shutter, aperture control connected with a control loop with microsecond clock, LCD aperture, electrochromic aperture, switchable display, matrix display, raster display.Electric color matrix display, collimator lens, Fresnel lens. OKR 1398-24 Page 8 of 46

[0032] Preferably, the digital image acquisition system is electronically connected to at least one other electronic component, wherein the electronic component is selected from a group of electronic components consisting of a microphone, acoustic signal generator, loudspeaker, infrasound detector, ultrasonic detector, radio module, SOS radio signal generator, dead man's switch, pulse detector, control loop for accident detection, chipset for wireless communication, WLAN chipset, GPS chipset, indicator LED, adaptively adjustable LED, multi-color LED, flashing LED, strobe light source, focused LED, laser LED, rangefinder, vibration generator, control loop for determining the residual current of a memory, control loop for generating an electrical pulse train, capacitive touch sensor, push button, push button for status query, at least two push buttons symmetrically mounted on opposite sides.symmetrically mounted buttons on at least two sides for status querying, separate optical emitter, separate optical emitter LED, frequency modulator, encryption chipset, chipset for implementing information into a transmittable – preferably optical – signal by frequency modulation, digital memory, permanent digital memory, F-RAM module, volatile electronic memory, permanent electronic memory, removable memory, card reader, radio card adapter, SIM card adapter, NFC circuit, NFC circuit as part of a user identification system, transmitter-receiver assembly for access authorization, transmitter-receiver assembly for user-specific access authorization, fingerprint sensor, radio chipset for connection to online storage, communication chipset, gas sensor, sensor for reducing gases, sensor for oxidizing gases, sensor for carbon monoxide, sensor for carbon monoxide with control loop and acoustic alarmSensor for mine gas, sensor for toxins, sensor for explosives, sensor for radioactivity, transmitter-receiver assembly of a short-range ground radar for the detection of hazardous materials, transmitter-receiver assembly of a short-range ground radar for the detection of unexploded ordnance and mines, digital reflection detector, digital spatially resolved reflection detector, OKR 1398-24 page 9 of 46

[0033] Compass sensor, communication chipset for transmitting image information to an external display – preferably HUD –, analysis chipset for analyzing and / or identifying plants – preferably trees –, electronically adjustable protective flap, electronically controlled lens cover, electronically adjustable lens cover, electronically adjustable protective aperture, flywheel sensor, energy source, energy storage device, accumulator, capacitor, LiFePO4 battery, backup capacitor with accumulator, backup capacitor with LiFePO4 battery, photovoltaic power generation, antenna for wireless power transmission, energy storage device with charging port, mechanical energy generator with flywheel, navigation chipset, chipset for wayfinding and route guidance using stored and updatable data, PC microboard with operating system, microchip with integrated operating system, system monitoring sensorsSystem release control loops, preferably system activation control loops, warning signal transmitters, assistance control loops, image recognition control loops, control loops for learnable image recognition, modules for generating three-dimensional data from rasterized scans, energy level indicator, energy level monitoring, bidirectional communication unit, image recording, video recording, GPS transmitter, GPS receiver, module for triangulation and coupling with mobile transmitters and / or receivers, module for converting image data into a thermal image and / or night vision image, module for photo trap operation, module for automated remote triggering of external devices in photo trap operation, motion sensor, thermal imaging sensor, alarm module connectable with a motion sensor with small animal suppression, adaptive brightness control, orientation sensor, tilt angle sensor, activation automation coupled with an orientation sensorAutomatic activation coupled with a tilt angle sensor, transmitter-receiver assembly designed for the operation of a decentralized peer-to-peer network of several surface-mounted cameras 01 with synchronized transmitters,

[0034] Receiver assembly.

[0035] Preferably, the mounting camera 01 features a solid OKR 1398-24 (page 10 of 46).

[0036] Lightweight metal housings. Assemblies milled from a solid, easily inspectable block of metal are much less likely to exhibit structural defects, microcracks, or flaws; a housing manufactured in this way is more durable and resilient, and, in the case of lightweight metal materials with densities of less than 5 grams / ccm, sufficiently light to ensure long-term usability.

[0037] Preferably, the surface-mounted camera 01 has at least one LED, a controllable power supply, an operating system and wireless communication, wherein the brightness of the LED can be set to different values ​​via wireless communication through the operating system and can be retrieved via external control panels.

[0038] Wireless communication, in combination with an operating system, allows the integration and connection of the surface-mounted camera 01 into existing networks, particularly networks consisting of other surface-mounted cameras 01. Ideally, a parallel communication network can be established by connecting mobile phones and / or other data nodes, enabling groups to move around a designated area in a coordinated manner while recording and monitoring the data. Additionally, such coordinated use of multiple surface-mounted cameras 01 can be monitored by a control center and guided through live evaluation of the recorded and simultaneously encrypted transmitted image data.

[0039] Preferably, the surface-mounted camera 01 includes at least one encryption feature, optionally controllable with an administrator password, which encrypts generated data immediately after creation and before any further processing. With direct encryption, all generated data is secure and can only be viewed and read by the authorized recipient or user.

[0040] Preferably, in the mounting camera 01, a test signal can be applied to and analyzed in the power supply. The relative amount of remaining energy can be queried and displayed via an OKR 1398-24 page 11 of 46

[0041] Light pulse sequence can be output silently. The charge level can be displayed silently via a combination of brightness and pulse count, where many bright pulses indicate a high energy level, while few or single dark pulses indicate a low energy level.

[0042] Advantageously, the on-mount camera 01 has a housing that is at least dustproof, preferably a waterproof housing, and especially preferably a housing that is permanently waterproof up to a diving depth of 10 meters.

[0043] Preferably, the sealing of the on-camera 01 is further improved by the fact that

[0044] - the mounting camera 01 has a fully enclosing housing with only one opening, into which the tele-optical assembly 03 can be inserted,

[0045] - the housing is tightly sealed to the outside when the tele-optic assembly 03 is installed.

[0046] Preferably, the teleoptic assembly 03 has a protruding handle, preferably in the form of a protruding, knurled outer ring, with a tactilely perceptible marking of an insertion position.

[0047] Preferably, the mounting camera comprises a plurality of different tele-optical assemblies 03 which are each designed for a specific, average, optical distance, wherein the different tele-optical assemblies 03 each have an individually and tactilely distinguishable profiled outer ring.

[0048] Preferably, the teleoptic assembly 03 has a protruding handle, preferably in the form of a protruding, knurled outer ring.

[0049] All components of the top-mounted camera 01 are preferred via OKR 1398-24, page 12 of 46

[0050] Plug and / or snap connections are interchangeable without tools.

[0051] Preferably, the mounting camera 01 has at least one impulse-damping material, preferably elastomers and elastomeric foams, between an outer and enclosing housing and the enclosed assemblies and components.

[0052] Preferably, digital image acquisition includes an operating system that is designed to recognize and coordinate the operation of assemblies and components.

[0053] Further advantages arise from the exemplary embodiments. The features and advantages described above and the following exemplary embodiments are not to be understood as limiting combinations of features unless explicitly described as such. Additional advantageous features and combinations of features, as explained in the description and established in the scientific field, can be implemented within the scope of the independent claims in the claimed subject matter, either individually or in different combinations, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0054] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0055] The figures, abbreviated as Fig. , illustrate the principle sketches:

[0056] Fig. 1 shows a generally rectangular, elongated spatial shape of an advantageous on-camera 01 in isometric view with the front I, top II, side surfaces I II, back IV and bottom V pointing forward in the optical viewing direction.

[0057] Fig. 2 basically rectangular, transversely elongated spatial shape of an advantageous on-camera 01 in isometric view with the front facing forward in the optical direction of the camera OKR 1398-24 Page 13 of 46

[0058] I, top surface II, side surfaces III, back surface IV and bottom surface V

[0059] Fig. 3 Variants of the front appearance of area I of a top-mounted camera 01 with tele-optical assembly 03;

[0060] Fig. 4 advantageous variants of a mounting clamp 02 arranged on the top surface II of a mounting camera 01 with gripper jaws and additional openings; detailed view of an interchangeable gripper jaw with locking tooth for mounting rails, which can be tightened by means of a threaded screw, wherein the locking tooth can be adapted in position and profile for different handles and / or mounting rails by unscrewing and replacing the individual gripper jaw.

[0061] Fig. 5 advantageous variants of mirror-symmetrically designed side surfaces I II of a mounting camera 01 with each 1 to 3 control panels, preferably push buttons .

[0062] Fig. 6 advantageous variants of the rear side IV of a camera 01, comprising in variant IVa mirror-symmetrically hinged actuating rockers with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extended supports; in variant IVb actuating rockers according to Iva, supplemented with a crossbar synchronizing the actuating rockers; in variant IVc actuating rockers according to variant Iva with a cylindrical projection formed on the underside of the rear side IV for an additional switch, connection, power port, communication port or optical signal transmitter; in variant IVd rear side with additional, removable, projecting cover segment for enclosing an additional assembly; in variant IVe rear side cover with rectangular enclosing space for a larger housing and / or retrofit modules;

[0063] Fig. 7 advantageous variants of a bottom side V comprising a connection or threaded recess Va; a projecting section OKR 1398-24 Page 14 of 46

[0064] Vb, advantageous for at least one assembly from the group consisting of NFC antenna, charging antenna, touch field, push button,

[0065] Fixing magnet, fingerprint sensor, air sensor; a rectangular projection Vc; a combined structure comprising variants Va and Vb in combination;

[0066] Fig. 8 Illustration of an advantageous, longitudinally extended embodiment in isometric view, comprising the illustrated mounting camera 01, a side surface with control panel I 11a, a mounting clamp 02 with gripper jaws with opposing openings, wherein one gripper jaw with threaded screw is both tightenable and replaceable and is provided with a locking tooth for mounting rails, wherein the locking tooth can be adapted in position and profile for different handles and / or mounting rails by unscrewing and replacing the individual gripper jaw; front functional areas comprising a front tele-optical assembly 03; rear, articulated actuating rockers with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extended supports; rear cover segment, at least partially removable for the replacement of a power supply;

[0067] Fig. 9 advantageous embodiment according to figure 8, rotated at right angles by 90 of 360 degrees, illustrating the side surface designed in mirror symmetry to figure 8 with side control panel and rocker switch;

[0068] Fig. 10 Two-handed grip pattern of a longitudinally extended, pistol-grip mounted camera according to Figures 8 and 9, wherein the stronger or leading hand encloses the grip and the index finger of the leading hand rests on the control panel of a side surface in area C and is stabilized by the underside bulge of the housing, and furthermore the weaker hand encloses the stronger hand and rests with the thumb on the lateral projection of the actuating rocker laterally to area A, while the enclosing fingers of the weaker hand between the rear, area A, of the OKR 1398-24 page 15 of 46

[0069] are arranged on the camera and the grip area of ​​the leading hand; for left-handed users, area B is mirror-symmetrical to this as a control panel covered with an index finger (not shown).

[0070] Figure 11 shows advantageous embodiments of a mounting camera 01 with mounting clamp 02 with opposing openings and tele-optical assembly 03 in isometric view and in exploded view, wherein the mounting camera can be protected by an additional housing and / or exoskeleton that can be completely closed with a cover, is assembled from components that can be replaced without tools, and can be adapted to average expected distances via interchangeable tele-optical assemblies 03 with different optical depth-of-field ranges.

[0071] DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION USING EXAMPLES OF EXECUTION

[0072] In a first, preferred embodiment of a clip-on camera 01 according to the invention, with light source and mounting clamp 02, with a total mass of less than 300 grams, the clip-on camera 01, analogous to Figures 4 and 8 to 10, has an elongated housing, a digital image and sound capture unit, and a tele-optical assembly 03 with an LED light source whose brightness is adjustable. The housing is a durable and long-lasting lightweight metal housing milled from a solid block.

[0073] An automatic activation system switches on the digital image and sound capture combined with a transmitter-receiver unit as soon as the camera 01 is first removed from its transport housing or a lens cover is removed. It will only switch off when the camera 01 is placed in a charging station, returned to its transport housing, or a lens cover is closed. Optionally, similar to a dead man's switch, the camera can be set and activated via software after a user-defined period (OKR 1398-24, page 16 of 46) if the image remains unchanged and no button is pressed, in order to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. The LED, emitting light through a large lens with a narrow beam angle, has a luminous flux of at least 1,000 lumens and its brightness can be continuously adjusted via a controllable power supply.Combined with a low-light sensor for digital image capture, meaningful optical data can be generated even in heavily shaded areas and on clear, half-moon nights. The data can be enhanced and refined via an external display and / or an optional night vision and / or thermal imaging function. Power is supplied by tool-free replaceable batteries and / or rechargeable batteries, which can be charged directly in the housing via an NFC antenna by inserting them into a charging station. A dustproof and splashproof cover, concealing the replaceable power supply and data storage, can optionally be secured with a safety lock to prevent accidental opening, deactivation, or damage from water splashes.

[0074] Depending on the ambient brightness, the LED can be adjusted to a sufficient brightness to ensure a minimum quality of the image data. An operating system can be connected to other transmitters / receivers via wireless communication. For bright environments where the LED's light cone is not easily visible, the surface-mounted camera features a laser LED with a collimator lens, which generates a bright, clearly visible point of light in the center of the optically targetable area. Additionally, image-displaying hardware configured for decoding can be connected via the wireless communication of the surface-mounted camera 01 to optically display and verify the captured image. Ideally, the surface-mounted camera includes a verification algorithm that identifies the laser LED's point of light—optionally supported by defined pulsed brightness—and highlights it in the digital image data set.This combined measure allows for the illumination of areas that are difficult to access by positioning and aligning the camera, enabling targeted and indirect targeting and evaluation of questionable areas or trees (OKR 1398-24, page 17 of 46) without requiring the user's entire body to enter the difficult-to-access area. The LED brightness can be set to various values ​​or levels via wireless communication using a downloadable basic app and the operating system. These levels can be activated via control elements. A very bright setting and a medium setting, which could be directly accessed via combined key commands, proved to be practical and useful. The battery level can also be checked via external controls and is silently displayed as a series of light pulses upon request. In situations involving potential danger from large game or predators, a bright setting can optionally be activated via an additional key combination.Rapid flash sequences of the LEDs can be programmed to provide an optical defense option through blinding and confusing if necessary.

[0075] An optional encryption system, controllable with an administrator password, which encrypts generated data immediately after creation and before any further processing, ensures that all generated data is secure and can only be viewed and read by authorized recipients or users. The data can be continuously stored in a removable data storage device.

[0076] The mounting camera 01 has a control panel in the form of a push button on both sides, mirrored symmetrically. The mounting bracket 02, with profiled gripper jaws that can be tightened via a threaded screw and each jaw has two opposing openings, allows for attachment to rail profile systems or – via the openings – to alternative handles using cable ties. For mounting on rail systems, one gripper jaw with a threaded screw is both tightenable and replaceable; the replaceable gripper jaw is equipped with a locking tooth for mounting rails; the locking tooth can be adjusted in position and profile for different handles and / or mounting rails by unscrewing and replacing the individual gripper jaw, which is integrated via a screw; through this OKR 1398-24 page 18 of 46

[0077] A standardized mounting camera 01 can be made compatible with all common handling and rail systems by means of several small, interchangeable gripper jaws, each with a different, specifically positioned locking tooth. Two interconnected actuating rockers with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extended supports are hinged to the rear of the front tele-optical assembly 03; the connection of the two rockers synchronizes them with a switch or push button.

[0078] To efficiently capture and analyze a targeted area at greater distances, a stable, two-handed grip is recommended; thanks to the advantageous design of the camera mount, such a grip does not impede the activation of the necessary functions: with a two-handed grip pattern, the stronger or leading hand, for example, encloses a pistol-grip-style handle with the attached camera mount 01.The index finger of the dominant hand is extended and rests on the control panel of a side surface in area B or C; the non-dominant hand clasps the dominant hand and grips the lateral projection of the rocker switch with its thumb, while the clasping fingers of the non-dominant hand are positioned between the back of the camera body 01 and the grip area of ​​the dominant hand; for left-handed users, the mirror-symmetrical arrangement of the control panels on the side surfaces results in the same grip pattern. This allows a user to always operate one of the side control panels and the rocker switch – i.e., two buttons – even with a stable, continuous, two-handed grip. Short signals, long signals, and continuous pressing of both control elements can be triggered and recognized by the operating system via tactilely perceptible, quiet push-button mechanisms.Typical and common, switchable functions can advantageously be switched cyclically as follows:

[0079] Key switchable function sequence OKR 1398-24 Page 19 of 46

[0080] Button 1, short press: LED off - LED on - LED very bright; optional: LED very bright - Morse code function; on / off = pulse duration. Button 1, long press: LED very bright (until the button is released).

[0081] Button 2, short press: Dot LED on - Dot LED flashes - Dot LED off. Button 2, long press: Marking / transferring data for evaluation (until the button is released).

[0082] Briefly press button 1 and button 2, both > 3 pulses / seconds: glare strobe (1 second brightest flicker)

[0083] Additionally, a query of the energy level can be provided for the simultaneous, long activation of both, side control panels in order to reliably exclude accidental querying when using a two-handed, stable data acquisition grip.

[0084] Combined with a cross-platform app that provides non-storage image playback, data processing integration, and route guidance for each user on all common mobile phones, surface-mounted cameras according to the first embodiment, in a secured and locked design, can be issued to a group of unskilled or low-skilled employees. These employees then follow the software instructions and successively record all trees / measuring points in an area in the shortest possible time with minimal impact on the forest floor. Additionally, a points system can be implemented, awarding bonuses for the fastest and best data sets to provide a gamified incentive for the group and increase user acceptance.

[0085] For the first time, an affordable, lightweight, and easy-to-use surface-mounted camera is available, enabling a broad user group to generate essential forestry data. Previous approaches involved less efficient, more cumbersome, or more expensive devices; more on this below.

[0086] After all this, the first embodiment discloses an OKR 1398-24 page 20 of 46 on-camera 01 according to the invention with light source and

[0087] Mounting bracket 02, having a total mass of less than 300 grams, wherein the mounting camera 01 further comprises: a

[0088] Mounting clamp 02 with two profiled gripper jaws that can be elastically retracted by tightening a threaded screw, each with two opposing openings, wherein optionally one of the gripper jaws has a locking tooth and is replaceable via the threaded screw; a digital sound and image acquisition system with operating system, the image acquisition system comprising a CCD chip suitable for residual light; a tele-optical assembly 03 in the form of an adjustable, pulsed LED with a large spotlight lens and at least 1.000 lumens at a distance of 5 to 25 meters; splash-proof and dust-proof light metal housing; data encryption, optionally password-protected against deactivation; wireless communication module; automatic activation, optionally software-controlled or password-protected against deactivation; laser LED with collimator lens, optionally pulsed operation; mirror-symmetrical control panels arranged on side surfaces; interconnected rocker switches hinged to the front tele-optical module 03, with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extended supports; replaceable power supply and replaceable data storage, both covered by a lid optionally lockable with a safety lock.

[0089] In a second, preferred embodiment analogous to Figure 11, a mounting camera 01 with light source and mounting clamp 02 has a total mass of less than 300 grams and comprises, viewed in the direction of image acquisition:

[0090] - a front-facing, digital image capture,

[0091] - a front-facing, dimmable light source,

[0092] - a first, front-mounted, tele-optical assembly 03 ,

[0093] - a waterproof enclosure,

[0094] - where the digital image capture is electronically connected to: - a sensor with switch-on function, a rangefinder and OKR 1398-24 Page 21 of 46

[0095] - at least two pushbuttons symmetrically mounted on opposite outer sides for: charge level query, switching the light source on and off, triggering the distance measurement, dimming the light source and / or a dead man's function; furthermore comprising a fully enclosing housing with only one opening, in which the tele-optical assembly 03 can be inserted, wherein in turn

[0096] - the housing is tightly sealed to the outside when the tele-optical assembly 03 is installed,

[0097] - the on-camera 01 comprises a plurality of further, deployable, tele-optical assemblies 03, each of which is designed for a different, average, optical detection distance, wherein furthermore

[0098] - all teleoptic assemblies 03 have a protruding handle with a tactilely perceptible marking of an insertion position, and

[0099] - All tele-optical assemblies 03 have an individually and tactilely distinguishable profiled outer ring. Furthermore, all components of the mounting camera 01 are interchangeably connected to each other via screw, plug and / or snap connections.

[0100] Consistent separability of the assemblies allows for the repair, reuse, and targeted recycling of individual assemblies with a significantly higher return rate of raw materials and components to the product cycle, possibly supplemented by a refund deposit system. Furthermore, internal must-fit framework structures ensure that assemblies can only be inserted correctly and without tools, enabling the subsequent installation of additional assemblies or functions even by inexperienced users.

[0101] In a further, preferred embodiment, a camera attachment 01, analogous to Fig. 1, has a fundamentally rectangular, longitudinally elongated spatial shape. The term 'longitudinally elongated' refers to objects whose OKR 1398-24 page 22 of 46

[0102] The length is greater than the height or width. With the front surface (I) facing forward in the optical direction of view, the optical functions of such a surface-mounted camera are therefore arranged on the front, and the longitudinal extent from back to front is greater than the width or the height of an essentially rectangular shape with chamfered corner profiles. The top surface (II), side surfaces (II), back surface (IV), and bottom surface (V) adjoin the front surface (I) accordingly. Longitudinally elongated shapes are well suited for mounting on correspondingly elongated supports such as sticks, branches, beams, poles, etc.

[0103] In a further, advantageous embodiment, a mounting camera 01 according to Fig. 2 has a fundamentally rectangular, transversely elongated spatial shape. 'Transversely elongated' denotes spatial shapes in which the width is greater than the length or the height. The front surface I, which faces forward in the optical direction of the camera, is thus particularly large and flat. The top surface II, side surfaces II I, and bottom surface V act like edge profiles, and the rear surface IV is similarly large and flat. Transversely elongated spatial shapes are better suited for flat mounting, fixing, or attachment to suitable, flat surfaces such as walls, exterior areas of buildings, segments of vehicles, rock formations, large trees, etc.It is understood that fastening means which are provided for a bottom surface V in the case of longitudinally extended spatial shapes are often provided in areas of the back surface IV in the case of transversely extended spatial shapes, since this offers significantly more surface area due to the transverse extension; advantageously, planar, releasable fixings can be arranged on the back surface IV via snap-in, magnetic or reversible adhesive surfaces for transversely extended spatial shapes.

[0104] In a further, advantageous embodiment analogous to Fig. 3, the front appearance of area I of a clip-on camera 01 with tele-optical assembly 03 can comprise, individually or in combination: a smooth, appropriately transparent protective cover l1a; several flat optical and / or acoustic function ports in group Ib; 3 optical and one smaller acoustic function port in group Ic; two optical and two acoustic function ports in group Id; one cantilevered optical function port, one flat optical function port and two acoustic function ports in group l1; 4 optical and two acoustic function ports in group If; alternatively to purely acoustic function ports, smaller optical or combined functions such as a light spot projector and / or vibration detector or vibration microphone are also possible.

[0105] In a further, advantageous embodiment analogous to Fig. 4, a mounting camera 01 comprises, individually or in combination, advantageous variants of a mounting clamp 02, comprising: a mounting clamp 02 with profiled gripper jaws and additional, opposing openings I ala; mounting clamp 02 with profiled gripper jaws and openings, wherein one of the gripper jaws can be tightened and replaced by means of a threaded screw and has a locking tooth for mounting rails, preferably interchangeable with further supplied gripper jaws with differently positioned and shaped locking teeth for different handles and / or mounting rails.

[0106] In a further, advantageous embodiment analogous to Fig. 5, a patch camera 01 comprises, individually or in combination, mirror-symmetrically designed side surfaces, each with 1 to 3 control panels, preferably pushbuttons, in the following variants: a simple, round control panel (Il aa); a simple, round control panel combined with two projecting rocker switches, wherein one rocker switch with acute-angled sections occupies a larger area, while the second is essentially longitudinally elongated and tactilely well distinguishable from the first, and both switches emit a signal upon rapid, area actuation (I llb); a single rocker switch combination (II 1c); two simple, round control panels (I ld). OKR 1398-24 Page 24 of 46

[0107] In a further, advantageous embodiment analogous to Fig. 6, a mounting camera 01 comprises, individually or in combination, advantageous variants of covers and / or actuating rockers comprising: mirror-symmetrically hinged actuating rockers with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extending supports IVa; actuating rockers according to IVa, supplemented with a crossbar synchronizing the actuating rockers in grouping IVb; actuating rockers according to variant IVa with a cylindrical projection formed on the underside for an additional switch, connection, power port, communication port or optical signal transmitter in grouping IVc; cover with an additional, removable, projecting cover segment for enclosing an additional assembly in grouping IVd; rear cover with a rectangular enclosing space for a larger and / or retrofittable housing in a variant IVe.

[0108] In a further, advantageous embodiment, a mounting camera 01 analogous to Fig. 7 comprises, individually or in combination, advantageous variants of interfaces and / or mounting aids, comprising: a connection or threaded recess Va, advantageously having an internal thread for photo tripods and / or standard mounting screws; a projecting section Vb, advantageously for at least one assembly from the group consisting of NFC antenna, charging antenna, touch field, push button, fixing magnet, fingerprint sensor, air sensor; a rectangular projection Vc; a combined structure comprising the variants Va and Vb in combination.

[0109] In preferred, forestry-related, concerted use of the inventive mounted cameras 01, these each additionally comprise at least one wireless communication, a compass function, a GPS-based positioning system, an operating system and a rangefinder for an optically detected object, wherein, when using OKR 1398-24 page 25 of 46 for a predetermined area, a stock data set is validated and adjusted in preparation by identifying conspicuous deviations from the last recorded state, first from the air and / or on the basis of satellite data;

[0110] - Entrances, exits and routes with as little overlap as possible are determined to record individual inventory data and anomalies based on the adapted inventory data set;

[0111] - a routing is initialized for the available number of on-board cameras 01 and the existing number of checkpoints for updated inventory data; one of the available on-board cameras 01 is issued to each user; optionally, at least one on-board camera 01 is mounted on a drone;

[0112] - Optional transmitters with precisely determined position data as a reference and also as an aid for improved position determination for the on-camera 01 and also for the planned data sets can be set up;

[0113] - the available on-site cameras 01 are guided through the area in a coordinated manner, updating the inventory data, and all updated inventory data is saved as a new state in a new data set, on the basis of which further conclusions and measures can be derived in the difference analysis.

[0114] The storage of data on a global scale in a shared data center is particularly preferred in order to derive location-, area- and plant-related statements that can identify global, climatic trends and possible local forestry measures.

[0115] A disadvantage is that, for commercial applications involving entirely new uses, both the technical feasibility and the patentability are regularly questioned, hindering widespread—especially global—use. Against this background, key aspects are explained below, citing long-standing patent literature, to ensure comprehensive usability in the sense of a broad and global contribution to agriculture and forestry (OKR 1398-24, page 26 of 46).

[0116] DATA SECURITY / ENCRYPTION

[0117] From US000005878156A, a facial recognition method for evaluating digital images is known, which can detect open and closed eyes; this offers the possibility of facial recognition and eye verification in several cycles, where the state of the eyes (open / closed) corresponds to a 2-bit piece of information each time. This allows a password to be entered immediately after switching on the device, and access can be restricted to authorized users. In addition, miniaturized fingerprint sensors, the use of biometric data for access control of mobile devices, supplementary combination with user movement data, supplementary combination with graphical passwords and methods for optical scanning of biometric data are explained in the documents JP002000166900A, KR102001042881A, KR102003013345A, W0002003049012A2 , DE000010161463A, US020040219902A .

[0118] A hardware-implemented AES encryption is known from US020030198345A1. A circuit is known from W0001998024186A3 that encrypts and forwards image data directly after its creation. A symmetric, hardware-based, and particularly fast encryption is known from US000005892826A. Thus, data can be encrypted before any further processing, and the storage of plaintext data can be reliably avoided. A hardware acceleration for AES encryption is known from US020050271204A1; thus, even large amounts of data can be decrypted, processed, and re-encrypted before being stored. Similarly, with powerful hardware and simple, unmodified open-source operating systems, such isolated data processing via implemented software that is subsequently secured at the hardware level is conceivable.

[0119] MEANINGFULNESS OF OPTICAL DATA OKR 1398-24 Page 27 of 46

[0120] US000005453618A proposes differentiating diseased from healthy grain using IR scan data. JP000H08272967A describes how to analyze image data to identify deviations from a mean / norm. WQ002002008734A2 teaches how to check the treatment / health status of plants using the light emitted by them. WQ002002013597A1 proposes using digital image analysis to determine the proportion of rotten or decayed wood in harvested timber before further processing; similarly, W0002005080949A1 aims to determine the quality and profitability of further processing in this way. CN000104155638A proposes identifying tree species using aircraft-generated LiDAR data. Documents from 2006 serve as the fundamental, scientific basis here.

[0121] Therefore, statements about the condition, type, and development of flora in general, and trees in particular, are possible based on optical data. Furthermore, these data and statements can be refined by supplementing them with datasets for different wavelengths—for example, by incorporating infrared imaging or a thermal imaging sensor.

[0122] WAYFINDING AND CONCERTED GUIDE TO THIS

[0123] A logic matrix for determining an optimal path is known from US000003073893A. A method for determining the shortest, best possible connection between two network points is known from US000004636965A. JP002002073207A describes a portable information terminal with a camera, display, keypad, and automatic activation. JP000H07210580A describes how security personnel can be guided to target points in a plant, industrial, production, or storage facility using a similar terminal and visualized map data via the camera and display, and instructed to generate image data. The generated and expected images are then subjected to a digital comparative review to monitor the condition of the facility. The US000005470233A describes how to effectively guide and direct a pedestrian using his GPS data in combination with map data (OKR 1398-24 page 28 of 46).DE000019625637A1 describes how to identify intersections and potential collision areas for given three-dimensional movement spaces and how to define permissible, collision-free action areas for two or more systems moving in space. US000005916299A describes how an analysis of path data first identifies entry and exit points in order to subsequently perform start-to-destination path planning. JP002005308282A describes how multiple armed vehicles are guided and directed from a control center using optical data. KR102005002654A describes how a path guidance system can learn from feedback data and update itself.Therefore, it is possible to generate optical flora data across a wide area, at specific points, and also for individual plants using software and / or hardware with one or more surface-mounted cameras 01 under concerted guidance with a group of mobile users, including pathfinding and coordination of the individual users, and to renew this data regularly for and after appropriate analysis.

[0124] 3D DATA GENERATION INCL. FLIGHT-GRADED ACCESSORIES

[0125] From JP002000234929A 1, it is known how an analysis light beam can be redirected in space via scattering or reflector groups and still be used for data generation with a CCD camera. KR102001002221A 1 alternatively discloses a flying, remotely controlled camera. JP002001039397A 1 proposes advantageous mechanisms for corresponding drones, including increased payload. JP002003156330A 1 describes how image data, laser scanner data, and GPS data for an aircraft-based measurement can be combined and evaluated to generate topographic data, including spatially resolved color information. Thus, it is known how elevation data, image data, laser scanner data, and GPS data can be combined into a topographic data set using reflectors and / or drones.

[0126] The data set can be transferred.

[0127] DISPLAYS AND USER INVOLVEMENT OKR 1398-24 Page 29 of 46

[0128] Paper-white and e-ink displays enable particularly energy-efficient visualizations of image data, map data, and route information. Data projected directly onto a user's retina via glasses or projectors using a radio signal requires less weight but more expensive technology with higher power consumption. Communication via audio signal and / or image is simpler and cheaper using established mobile phones or appropriately designed hardware, but also more cumbersome. There are also known coordinated concepts that utilize multiple, different user data points such as GPS position, speed, etc. The following documents serve as illustrative examples: JP0000H0527677A, JP0000H0962993A, EP000000509839B1, JPO 02000162650A, US000005994990A, US000006034807A, JP002000275686A, US000006675075B1, W0002002031579A, JP002002278670A, US020020180799A, US020030016590A1, JPO 02004030689A, US020050285876A1 JP002006171518A, JP002009017564A.

[0129] OUTDOOR APPLICABILITY Forestry applications require improved outdoor suitability. Camera systems for outdoor use are known and described, for example, in documents US000001152203A, US000005262813A, or US020020159770A. Outdoor-capable knobs and switches of electrical devices and the permanent use of such switches, e.g., The dead man's switch is explained in the documents DE000000642975A, CH000000241960A, DE000001747274U, DE000001922105U, DE000001230066B, DE000001265266A, DE000002103494C3 , DE000002413016A, DE000029509029U .

[0130] Enclosures, protective elements, and composite materials capable of withstanding increased impact and impulse loads, and whose industrial production in large quantities, were developed decades ago for valuable or critical electrical / electronic equipment. Further training can be found in the area of ​​high-value mobile phones. Explanatory documents for this are: US000003283894A, US000003264526A, US000003697738A, US000003749982A, US000003904030A, JP00000S522521A, GB000001464822A, US000005092459A, USO 00005265720A, JP0000H0826357A, JP0000H1177767A, US000005706180A, US000006457373B1, OKR 1398-24 Page 30 of 46

[0131] JPO 02001179766A, US000006174392B1 , JP002002314262A, JP002001277292A, US000006305538B1 , USO 00006617973B1 , JP002003273536A,

[0132] JPO 02006049878A, USOO 0007180735B2, JP002005246974A, JP002005323443A. The attachment of electrical / electronic assemblies to existing structures or objects not originally intended for this purpose requires increased slip resistance of the corresponding contact surface of the mounting camera 01; surfaces with Penrose tiling are particularly suitable for this purpose, as their mathematically determined non-periodicity reliably prevents slippage due to matching pattern segments; explanatory documents include US000004350341A, US000004894726A, JP000H04238959A, USO 00005300347A, DE000019518270C1.

[0133] Outdoor-ready cameras and laser pointers remain established aids in golf; How to attach impact- and shock-resistant electrical components, electronics, laser pointers, cameras, motion-activated automatic switches, rangefinders, or displays to a walking stick or golf club is described in the documents JP000H01214378A, JP0000H0223974A, US000005029868A, USO 00005165691A, JP000H06182013A, JP000H07289668A, JP0000H0871191A, USO 00005964668A, KR102001087872A, GB000002366209A, US000006602145B, KR102003080602A. KR102004103868A, US000006905419B explained.

[0134] The specific, proposed fixing of a camera to a walking stick and the use of a walking stick to acquire and utilize environmental data is explained in the documents US000000591877A, JP000H03244458A, JP0000H0751109A, JP000H11235221A, JPO 00H10295423A, JP002000300317A, JP002006014990A. Outdoor-suitable, scratch-resistant paints and coatings for housings are described in documents DE000002755907A, JP0000S6086260A, US000004853297A, US000005104915A, JP000H08183926A, JPO 02000072984A, US000006613393B, US000006680082B, EP000001806385A1. Therefore, a 01-type portable camera can be equipped and used for outdoor applications with suitable electrical components, electronics, controls, housing, exterior paint, protective covers, exoskeletons, shock and vibration dampers, and non-slip mounting hardware adaptable to handles such as trekking poles and / or rail systems. OKR 1398-24 Page 31 of 46

[0135] Battery status analysis devices; supplementation with backup batteries to prevent data loss due to voltage drop, and providing the possibility to insert and replace batteries – preferably fresh and / or additional batteries with indirect energy transfer via NFC field – without interruption during operation; battery status indication via LED and / or display and self-learning monitoring and evaluation systems for batteries are explained in the documents JP000H09297166A, KR101999025067A, US000006167309A, JP002001333538A, KR000100377201B, WQ002004047416A1.

[0136] From the beginning of their development, distance meters were bulky, heavy, and required a great deal of energy. DE000003240360C2 describes how an LED laser can be combined with an activatable diffraction grating. US000004665310A discusses diffractive beam splitters in the same vein. DE000003803451C2 proposes a defined curved detector grating for evaluation. EP000000465806A2 describes how a luminous spot can be detected using a CCD and how a distance can be determined from this spot. JP000H06288710A describes an alternative diffraction element. JP002000347096A reveals how the light source, detector, and evaluation unit can all be integrated as on-chip components in a compact camera. EP000001442319B1 proposes using data captured via a laser light grid for 3D data set generation.Therefore, established assemblies and measures are now available that allow data, including distance and 3D data, to be directly generated and acquired using only on-chip components via beam and beam scattering patterns. For a further overview, please refer to publication EP000002263103B1.

[0137] Light sources – even pure beam light sources – were initially filament-based and required a great deal of energy. JP000S53147552A describes how to determine the state of a light point. JP0000S5477151A describes the use of an OKR 1398-24 (page 32 of 46).

[0138] The JP0000S5744111A describes how to achieve autofocus adjustment using a light beam. The EP000000213784A describes how the output of an LED and / or a laser can be modulated. The US000004878222A discloses an alignable diode laser in a compact, SMD-like design. The JP0000H0378262A describes how an LED can be used as a point projector via suitable optics. The JP000H06230896A proposes using modulated light beams and light points for communication via agreed-upon reflector surfaces. The JP000H11162231A describes how an array of LEDs can be used as a dimmable light source by individually switching them.US000006305821B1 proposes equipping an LED array with a single, large optical diffuser to obtain a powerful, compact, point-source light source with high luminous efficacy. Thus, energy-efficient LED-based light sources in the form of beam light sources, as well as high-performance, dimmable diffuse light sources based on energy-saving LED technology, are available and usable.

[0139] Optics were initially large, glass-based, and bulky; during the 20th century, they underwent increasing miniaturization and integration into IC chips. JP000S53147552A explains the basics of a detector array for light points. JP000S58193516A describes a focusing optic for a laser-based light point projector. JP0000H0225839A additionally proposes a device for changing optical lenses. JP000H02110985A describes how the optical axis of a light beam can be corrected. JP000H06118342A proposes an adjustable mirror alignment for light point projectors. JP000H04278226A proposes aligning a laser pointer using an adjusting screw. JP000H06151972A additionally describes an on-chip integrated lens optic. JP0000H0689358A additionally describes a micro-optic. CN2397358Y discloses means for focusing LED light sources.US000006092728A describes improved laser pointer micro-optics. JP002003028641A describes how to precisely horizontally project a laser (OKR 1398-24, page 33 of 46).

[0140] Line profiles can be projected. Therefore, PCB-compatible light beam emitters with miniaturized mounts with adjusting screws, suitable optics, and mechanisms are available, which can be used in a space-saving and energy-efficient snap-on camera 01. Telephoto lenses were also large, heavy, and bulky in their early days. US000002819652A describes what a lens sequence for telephoto lenses can look like. GB000001584416A describes how an optimized, miniaturized lens sequence for telephoto lenses is provided. US000006527419B1 explains how LED optics can provide an improved spotlight function. JP002003259166A proposes enabling telephoto functions of microcameras in mobile phones through attachable optics. The JP002005183402A and JP002005235744A describe particularly lightweight and space-saving, adjustable Fresnel lenses which can focus the light from an LED and emit it in parallel.Thus, miniaturized tele-optic assemblies suitable for both transmission and acquisition are available, which can provide a tele-optic assembly 03 for transmission or acquisition, preferably for both, in a mounted camera 01 and can also be supplemented if necessary, preferably modularly.

[0141] DETECTION OF FURTHER WAVELENGTHS AND INFORMATION Forest areas include habitats of large game and large predators, as well as areas where there may be munitions waste, unexploded ordnance from bombings of past wars, former silver mines with UO2 veins, and unstable mines with funnel-shaped subsidence.

[0142] US000003444721A explains components of classical gas analysis and how these can be deployed in mobile applications. US000004605858A explains advantageous dosimeters for radioactive radiation. JP000H07140102A describes an on-chip gas analysis system. JP00000H098266A describes an on-chip optic. JP000H10143782A describes a modular gas analysis system that can be connected to a mobile phone. JP000H10148624A describes an improved, miniaturized gas sensor. US000005759493A explains how a chip sensor can be tuned to a specific gas (OKR 1398-24, page 34 of 46). KR000100173242B1 proposes supplementary heat sources for chip-supported structures. US000006372656B1 describes an on-chip mounted IR detection. KR102002070401A discloses a modular, mobile phone-connectable assembly for determining alcohol content in exhaled breath.US020030037590A1 explains how on-chip supported gas sensors with integrated heating function can be auto-calibrated. DE000010159436A1 discloses power-saving, connectable gas sensors. KR102004032128A explains the measurement / determination of various gases. KR102006127918A describes chip-supported NMR analysis (NMR = nuclear magnetic resonance).Thus, modular, chip-based systems can be provided which can usefully supplement the detection spectrum of a surface-mounted camera 01 depending on the hazard situation; this includes in particular the detection of CO and CO2 in funnel-shaped depressions; the detection of toxic and / or explosive gases; the detection of thermal radiation for the identification of large animals, predators, thermal anomalies in fauna or flora; the detection of radioactive radiation from ores such as those typical for silver mining; the detection of heat and / or IR radiation as well as CO from smoldering fires or underground mine fires or geologically active areas.

[0143] In addition to the last aspect, the availability of IR systems for orientation, communication, and hazard analysis at night is explained: US000005648862A describes how night vision modules can be worn on headgear and provide data to the user via a monocle display; in particular, miniaturized IR LEDs, their modulation, and their use for optionally encrypted communication are described here. US000005867313A describes a further improved IR monocle display. JP000H11275429A describes a camera that provides wavelength selection. US000006456261B1 describes the integration of an IR diode into a firefighter's helmet with an integrated HUD display, telephone communication, and independent air supply for direct use in fire zones. US020020191407A1 explains the integration of IR LEDs into OKR 1398-24, page 35 of 46

[0144] On-board electronics of driving and assistance systems in the automotive sector. Thus, a surface-mounted camera 01 can also be integrated into a communication system via an IR LED and a corresponding detector, or even equipped for nighttime use; additionally, smoke-tight and heat-resistant materials can also enable use in forests with geologically active areas, volcanic springs, geysers, and increased fire risk, while wearing appropriate protective clothing, in order to obtain valuable data from particularly stressed flora.

[0145] SUPPLEMENTALITY FOR HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS CAUSED BY LARGE ANIMALS

[0146] A glare and strobe function has already been described in this document and is included here by reference to that explanation; supplementary defensive measures and devices can be found in documents DE000009420521U1, US000005420766A, EP000001043562A2, and WQ002000006965A1. These documents describe acoustic, optical, and chemical defensive measures. The latter can be advantageously applied as concentrates via miniaturized paintball mechanisms. Paintball mechanics are explained, for example, in documents US000003788298A, US000004819609A, US000005361700A, WQ001995025256A, US000005630406A, USO 00005896850A, US020020112391A, and US000006763822B1. These can be miniaturized as a module of a surface-mounted camera 01 or, in addition, analogous to brightly colored and compact, lightweight taser systems that are optically distanced from firearms, in appropriate threat situations.

[0147] Therefore, established means, measures and mechanisms are available to equip a surface-mounted camera 01 and / or its users for such hazardous situations.

[0148] In addition, marking, applying repellents, applying attractants for and / or eggs of pest predators, applying new pesticides, applying complementary plant species and seeds to defense systems, and / or applying analytical test fluids via the aforementioned project systems can meaningfully supplement forestry data collection with a mounted camera. OKR 1398-24 Page 36 of 46

[0149] HANDLING AND AIDS

[0150] Handles and aids with which an object can be attached, carried steadily, and better aligned for teleoptical detection or use on a target area have long been known. The following documents serve as illustrative examples: US000000730458A, US000002113138A, US000002695950A, DE000004029306A, DE000010210279A, KR102002095789A, US000002618201A, US000002796815A, US000004163538A, JP000S55142322A, JP0000S6191641A, JP000H01287552A, US000005887375A, US000006093044A, USOO 0006196504B1 , EP000001160499A, WG002002021960A, JP002002131606A, US000006945441B, US020030218108A, US000006731340B, US020060249520A, US020160290766A.

[0151] MODULARITY; SAFETY-RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS

[0152] The surface-mounted camera 01 is, in a preferred embodiment, modularly and expandably constructed; Figure 11 illustrates how such modularity can be implemented. Similarly, JP0000H1154951A discloses a modular concept in which individual components can be repaired, reused, and / or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner in the event of a defect or fault. JP0000H1154951A also describes multi-part electronic concepts. Finally, JP002006235810A suggests designing electronic components with markings that allow for identification via a readable radio signal, so that the assemblies installed in a device and application can be detected even when switched off. Thus, a modular, environmentally friendly design for a surface-mounted camera 01 is possible and can be implemented in various expansion stages.

[0153] However, the modularity is partially countered by data security: It must be ensured that data and images are not manipulated, especially if this data includes personal information and data in urban areas. Security measures for containers and data storage devices containing sensitive goods / data are known. The encryption already described provides a first, possible measure. In addition, sealing and / or locking devices can be used, as described, for example, in the following documents: OKR 1398-24, page 37 of 46: US000000709777A, GB000001429235A, EP000000795866B, US000005967322A, optionally supplemented by self-contained locking systems with access code keypads which delete and / or additionally encrypt the existing data after a definable number of incorrect entries.

[0154] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0155] Established surface-mounted cameras are either too heavy for remote data acquisition in rugged terrain or require heavy additional equipment for use. The objective was to propose a surface-mounted camera 01 that addresses this need. For the first time, a surface-mounted camera 01 with a dimmable and pulsed light source and low-light-capable digital image capture is proposed. Weighing less than 300 grams, it includes a mounting bracket 02, a tele-optical assembly 03, and a light point indicator. Combined with mirror-symmetrical control panels, both left- and right-handed operators can now easily and directly collect digital data from a considerable distance to the object or area and transmit it wirelessly. Established assemblies and concepts demonstrate the feasibility and availability of the necessary components, functions, and measures.For the first time, this enables a broadly adaptable, forestry-related use, which makes climate-relevant data globally accessible for adapting forests, their composition, and drawing conclusions about climate-relevant and effective measures.

[0156] OKR 1398-24 Page 38 of 46

[0157] REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0158] 01 Mounting camera 02 Mounting clamp

[0159] 03 teleoptic assembly

Claims

1. OKR 1398-24 Page 39 of 46 REQUIREMENTS 1. A tilt camera (01) with light source and mounting clamp (02) having a total mass of less than 300 grams, characterized in that the tilt camera 01 comprises at least one digital image capture unit, one light source and one tele-optical assembly (03).

2. On a fixed camera (01) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the tele-optical assembly (03) is optically connected to at least one further optical component, wherein the optical component is selected from a group of optical components consisting of monochromatic digital image acquisition, polychromatic digital image acquisition, infrared sensor, thermal imaging sensor, UV sensor, monochromatic light source, polychromatic light source, controllable light source, adjustable light source, brightness sensor, photocell, reflection detector, spatially resolved Reflection detector, LED matrix, ring-shaped LED matrix, raster-switchable LED matrix, dimmable LED, multicolor LED, half-mirror, mirror, mirror with adjustable alignment, micromirror matrix with adjustable alignment, chip-supported micromirror matrix, polarizing filter, filter, aperture, quick-release shutter, aperture control connected to a control loop with microsecond clock, LCD aperture, electrochromic aperture, switchable display, matrix display, raster display, electrical color matrix display, collimator lens, Fresnel lens.

3. On a fixed camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the digital image acquisition is electronically connected to at least one further electronic component, wherein the electronic component is selected from a group of electronic components consisting of a microphone, acoustic signal generator, loudspeaker, infrasound detector, ultrasound detector, radio assembly, SOS radio signal generator, OKR 1398-24 Page 40 of 46 Dead man's switch, pulse detector, control loop for accident detection, WLAN chipset, GPS chipset, indicator LED, adaptively adjustable LED, multi-color LED, flashing LED, strobe light source, focused LED, laser LED, rangefinder, vibration generator, control loop for determining the residual current of a memory, control loop for generating an electrical pulse train, capacitive touch sensor, push button, push button for status query, at least two push buttons symmetrically mounted on opposite sides, push button for status query symmetrically mounted on at least two sides, separate optical emitter, separate optical emitter LED, frequency modulator, encryption chipset, chipset for implementing information into a transmittable signal by frequency modulation, digital memory, permanent digital memory, FRAM module, electronic memory, permanent electronic memory, removable memory, card readerRadio card adapter, SIM card adapter, NFC circuit, NFC circuit as part of a user identification system, transmitter-receiver assembly for user authorization, transmitter-receiver assembly for user-specific user authorization, fingerprint sensor, radio chipset for connection to online storage, communication chipset, gas sensor, sensor for reducing gases, sensor for oxidizing gases, sensor for carbon monoxide, sensor for carbon monoxide with control loop and acoustic alarm, sensor for mine gas, sensor for toxins, sensor for explosives, sensor for radioactivity, transmitter-receiver assembly of a short-range ground radar for the detection of hazardous materials, transmitter-receiver assembly of a short-range ground radar for the detection of unexploded ordnance and mines, digital reflection detector, digital spatially resolved reflection detector, compass sensor, communication chipset for Passing image information to an external display - preferably HUD- ,Analysis chipset for the analysis and / or identification of plants - preferably trees - , electronically adjustable protective flap closure , electronically controlled lens cover , electronically adjustable lens cover , electronically adjustable protective aperture , OKR 1398-24 Page 41 of 46 Flywheel sensor, energy source, energy storage, accumulator, capacitor, LiFePO4 battery, backup capacitor with accumulator, backup capacitor with LiFePO4 battery, photovoltaic power generation, antenna for wireless energy transmission, energy storage with charging port, mechanical energy generator with flywheel, navigation chipset, chipset for wayfinding and route guidance using stored and updatable data, PC microboard with operating system, microchip with integrated operating system, system monitoring sensors, system enable control loops, warning signal transmitters, assistance control loops, image recognition control loops, control loops for learnable image recognition, assemblies for generating three-dimensional data from rasterized samples, energy level indicator, energy level monitoring, bidirectional communication unit, image recording, video recording, GPS transmitter, GPS receivertriangulation module and coupling with mobile transmitters and / or receivers, module for converting image data into a thermal image and / or night vision image, module for camera trap operation, module for automated remote triggering of external devices in camera trap operation, motion sensor, thermal imaging sensor, alarm module connectable to a motion sensor with small animal suppression, adaptive brightness control, orientation sensor, tilt angle sensor, automatic activation coupled with an orientation sensor, automatic activation coupled with a tilt angle sensor, transmitter-receiver module for a decentralized peer-to-peer network of multiple tilt cameras (01).

4. A tilt camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tilt camera (01) has a light metal housing milled from a solid block.

5. On-camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the on-camera (01) comprises at least one LED, a controllable power supply, an operating system OKR 1398-24 Page 42 of 46 and features wireless communication, whereby the brightness of the LED can be set to different values ​​via wireless communication through the operating system and can be retrieved via external control panels.

6. On-camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the on-camera (01) comprises at least one encryption, optionally controllable with an administrator password, which encrypts generated data immediately after generation and before any further processing.

7. On a set camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a test signal can be applied to the power supply and analyzed in a power supply and the determinable, relative amount of remaining energy can be queried and displayed via a light pulse sequence.

8. On a set camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all components of the The camera components (01) are connected to each other via plug-in and / or snap-in connections and can be exchanged without tools.

9. On-camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the on-camera (01) has at least one impulse-damping material, preferably elastomers and elastomeric foams, between an outer and enclosing housing and the enclosed assemblies and components.

10. On a set camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the digital image acquisition comprises an operating system which is designed to recognize and control assemblies and components in a coordinated manner.

11. Mounting camera (01) with light source and mounting clamp (02) , having a total mass of less than 300 grams according to OKR 1398-24 Page 43 of 46 one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the on-camera, viewed in the direction of image acquisition, comprises at least a digital image acquisition unit, a front-facing, dimmable light source, a first, front-facing, tele-optical assembly (03.01), a waterproof housing, - where the digital image capture is electronically connected to: a sensor with a switch-on function, a rangefinder and - at least two pushbuttons symmetrically mounted on opposite outer sides for: charge level query, switching the light source on and off, triggering the distance measurement, dimming the light source and / or a dead man's function; furthermore comprising a fully enclosing housing with only one opening, in which the tele-optical assembly (03.01) can be inserted, wherein in turn - the housing is tightly sealed to the outside when the tele-optical assembly (03) is installed, - the on-camera (01) comprises a plurality of further, deployable, tele-optical assemblies (03), each designed for a different, average, optical detection distance, wherein furthermore - all teleoptic assemblies (03) have a protruding handle with a tactilely perceptible marking of an insertion position, and - all teleoptic assemblies (03) have an individually and tactilely distinguishable profiled outer ring.

12. A mounting camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a light source and a mounting clamp (02), having a total mass of less than 300 grams, wherein the mounting camera (01) further comprises: a mounting clamp (02) with two profiled gripper jaws that can be elastically retracted by tightening a threaded screw, each with two opposing OKR 1398-24 page 44 of 46 arranged openings, wherein optionally one of the gripper jaws has a locking tooth and is interchangeable via the threaded screw; a digital sound and image acquisition system with operating system, the image acquisition system having a low-light capable CCD chip; a tele-optical assembly (03) in the form of an adjustable, pulse-operated LED with a large spotlight lens and at least 1.000 lumens at a distance of 5 to 25 m; splash-proof and dustproof light metal housing; data encryption, optionally password-protected against deactivation; wireless communication module; automatic activation, optionally software-controlled or password-protected against deactivation; laser LED with collimator lens, optionally pulsed operation; mirror-symmetrical control panels arranged on side surfaces; interconnected rocker switches hinged to the front tele-optical module 03, with laterally projecting, horizontally and longitudinally extended supports; replaceable power supply and replaceable data storage, both covered by a lid optionally lockable with a safety lock.

13. Forestry use of a mounted camera (01) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounted camera (01) further comprises at least wireless communication, a compass function, GPS-based positioning, a rangefinder for an optically detected object and an operating system, wherein, when used for a predetermined area, a stock data set is validated and adjusted in preparation for the identification of conspicuous deviations from the last recorded state, first from the air and / or on the basis of satellite data; - Entrances, exits and routes with as little overlap as possible are determined to record individual inventory data and anomalies based on the adapted inventory data set; - a routing guide for the available number of surface-mounted cameras OKR 1398-24 Page 45 of 46 (01) and the existing number of checkpoints for updated inventory data is initialized; one of the available set-top cameras (01) is issued to each user or mounted on a drone; - the available set-top cameras (01) are coordinated under The inventory data for the area will be updated and all updated inventory data will be saved as a new state, on the basis of which further conclusions and measures can be derived.

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