Networked Lens Device for Multi-Lens Control and Integrated Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems with lens mechanisms require a one-to-one connection mode between lenses and operation terminals, limiting the ability to synchronize or selectively control multiple lenses, and lack a power supply interface, necessitating external power sources and specialized skills.
Innovation Solution
A lens device with a network interface that allows n-to-one or n-to-n connections between lenses and operation terminals, incorporating a power supply interface within the network to eliminate the need for external power sources and specialized skills.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a one-to-one connection mode is used between lenses and operation terminals, then the connection structure is simple, but the ability to synchronize or selectively control multiple lenses is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical/physical one-to-one connection structure with a network-based communication system. The lens device includes a communication interface that can connect to multiple operation terminals via network, enabling n-to-one or n-to-n connection modes without requiring complex physical rewiring or additional selection switches. This substitution of mechanical connection with network communication resolves the contradiction by providing flexible multi-terminal connectivity while maintaining system simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If external power supplies are used for lenses, then the power supply capability is sufficient, but specialized skills and external components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power supply function into the lens device itself, making the lens self-contained with both communication and power supply capabilities. The lens device includes a power supply interface that can directly receive power from the camera body or operation terminal through the network connection, eliminating the need for separate external power supplies and specialized installation skills. This multi-functionality integration resolves the contradiction by providing sufficient power capability while simplifying installation and operation.
3Productivity
If multiple lenses are connected to a single operation terminal, then the control efficiency is improved, but the connection configuration becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the lens device to automatically identify and configure itself when connected to operation terminals via network. The communication interface and control unit work together to automatically establish connections, allocate control channels, and configure parameters without requiring manual intervention or complex configuration procedures. This self-service capability resolves the contradiction by achieving improved control efficiency through multi-terminal connections while maintaining simple and straightforward configuration processes.
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AI summary
A lens device with which a network can be pulled out from a lens main body and connected to an operation terminal is provided. The lens device for capturing an optical image includes: a lens mechanism for forming the optical image, the lens mechanism being built into a lens main body; a drive control unit for drive-controlling the lens mechanism, the drive control unit being built into the lens main body; a central processing unit that outputs a drive control signal to the drive control unit; and a network that forms a power supply interface for the lens main body, and a communication interface for the central processing unit. Thereby, the lens and the operation terminal are connected via the network, so that it is possible to expand the connection mode between the lens and the operation terminal to an n-to-one or n-to-n connection mode.