Rotating Camera Assembly for Wider Multi-Point Surveillance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems face limitations in monitoring multiple points effectively due to high installation and management costs when using multiple cameras, even with pan-tilt equipment, which restricts surveillance area coverage.
Innovation Solution
A posture adjustment device that includes a base with a rotation axis, a central camera assembly, and peripheral camera assemblies that revolve around the central axis, allowing for the adjustment of peripheral camera positions to cover a wider area with lower costs by using a base ring and power gears for rotational movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple cameras are used to monitor multiple points, then surveillance coverage is improved, but installation and management costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple camera functions are merged into a single device by combining a central camera and multiple peripheral cameras around a common rotation axis. The peripheral cameras can rotate independently to cover different areas, achieving multi-point surveillance with fewer total cameras
Solution Approach 2:
The camera system transitions from static to dynamic positioning. The central camera rotates about the rotation axis while peripheral cameras revolve around the rotation axis, allowing dynamic adjustment of surveillance coverage areas without installing multiple fixed cameras
2Adaptability or versatility
If pan-tilt equipment is mounted on a camera to change photographing direction, then single camera versatility is improved, but surveillance area coverage remains limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds a new dimension of movement by allowing peripheral cameras to revolve around the rotation axis in addition to the central camera's rotation. This creates a three-dimensional surveillance capability that expands coverage area beyond what traditional pan-tilt equipment can achieve
3Area of stationary object
If peripheral cameras are added to rotate around the rotation axis, then surveillance area coverage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is segmented into independent functional modules: a central camera assembly and multiple peripheral camera assemblies. Each module can be independently positioned and controlled, allowing flexible configuration to achieve desired surveillance coverage while maintaining manageable system complexity
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
Enables effective monitoring of multiple points with reduced installation and management costs by allowing peripheral cameras to move along a circular path around a central camera, enhancing surveillance area coverage without the need for excessive camera installations.
Implementation Method 1
a first power motor configured to generate a rotational force to rotate the first power gear
Implementation Method 2
an elastic portion providing the bullet with an elastic force directed toward the support ring
Data Source
AI summary
A posture adjustment device includes a base having a rotation axis that extends through a center of the base, a central camera assembly coupled to the base and configured to rotate about the rotation axis, and at least one peripheral camera assembly coupled to the base and configured to revolve around the rotation axis.