Optical Video Transmission With Integrated Lens and Signal Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical transmission adapters for broadcasting are limited in functionality, failing to efficiently transmit multiple signal types such as video, audio, and control signals over long distances, and lack self-control features for lenses, requiring improved usability and space efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An optical transmission system comprising an optical base station and adapter that supports the transmission of analog and digital video signals, audio signals, and control signals, with integrated lens control capabilities, including iris, focus, and zoom functions, and optional LAN conversion, intercom control, and remote power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If optical transmission adapters are used for long-distance signal transmission, then transmission distance is improved, but device complexity increases due to limited functionality requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 1:
The optical transmission adapter is designed to transmit multiple signal types (video, audio, control signals) through a single device, eliminating the need for multiple separate transmission devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining long-distance transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines lens control functionality, video signal transmission, audio signal transmission, and control signal transmission into a single integrated optical transmission adapter, reducing the number of devices needed at filming locations
2Device complexity
If multiple separate devices are used for different signal transmission functions, then device complexity is reduced, but space requirements and preparation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
By making the optical transmission adapter multi-functional (handling video, audio, and control signals simultaneously), the patent reduces the number of separate devices needed, thereby reducing the space required for equipment setup at filming locations
Solution Approach 2:
The integration of multiple transmission functions into one adapter reduces the total equipment footprint and simplifies setup procedures, directly addressing the space and preparation time concerns
3Reliability
If traditional optical transmission adapters are used, then transmission stability is maintained, but usability and convenience are reduced due to lack of self-control functions
Solution Approach 1:
The optical transmission adapter incorporates self-control functions including automatic lens control (iris, focus, zoom) and remote power management, allowing the system to manage itself without requiring additional external control devices or manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary between the camera and lens, providing integrated lens control capabilities that simplify the operation while maintaining stable transmission through the optical connection
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances usability and reduces space requirements by enabling multi-functional, long-distance transmission of various signals with integrated lens control and power management, improving convenience at filming locations.
Implementation Method 1
electrical signals are converted into optical signals on the video camera side, and the optical signals are transmitted via an optical transmission cable and converted into electrical signals on the distant device side
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention aims to improve convenience and comfort when installing and using an optical transmission device for transmitting video signals. The present invention provides an adapter and a base station for an optical transmission system that optically transmits analog video signals or digital video signals between the adapter-base station pair, the adapter and the base station comprising a lens controller and an intercom function, the optical transmission system operating connected devices.