Wireless Underwater Camera Control via Segmented Transmitter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing underwater photographic equipment is inconvenient for use because the camera and control mechanism are mounted in a waterproof housing, restricting the diver's ability to move freely during photography.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device for controlling underwater photography, comprising a waterproof camera housing, a wireless receiver for receiving control signals, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting control signals, allowing remote operation of the camera.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the control mechanism is mounted on the waterproof camera housing, then the camera can be operated underwater, but the diver cannot leave the waterproof camera housing, reducing operational flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is divided into two separate parts: a transmitter that the diver holds and a receiver mounted on the waterproof camera housing. This segmentation allows the diver to move freely while maintaining control capability, as the transmitter can be operated at a distance from the housing without requiring direct contact with the camera controls.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless transmission intermediary (optical or radio frequency signal) is introduced between the diver's control inputs and the camera's control mechanisms. This intermediary enables control signals to be transmitted through the water or air without requiring physical connection, thus allowing the diver to operate the camera from a distance while the receiver on the housing converts the signals to trigger the shutter.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the shutter transmission structure is mounted on the waterproof camera housing, then the camera can be triggered for photography, but the diver must remain within the waterproof housing, hindering creative photography at special locations
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the control functionality from the camera housing by providing a separate handheld transmitter. This allows the diver to position themselves at various underwater locations away from the housing while still being able to trigger the shutter through the wireless transmission system, thereby enhancing adaptability for creative photography at special locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The traditional mechanical shutter transmission structure that requires direct physical contact is replaced with a wireless transmission system using optical or radio frequency signals. This substitution eliminates the constraint of requiring the diver to be in direct contact with the housing, enabling greater mobility and access to diverse photography locations while maintaining reliable shutter control.
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 remote control of the camera shutter, facilitating photography at underwater special locations without the need for the diver to remain within the waterproof housing.
Implementation Method 1
the wireless transmitting module includes an electroluminescent element, a reflective element and a light-transmitting lens
Implementation Method 2
the wireless transmitting module includes an electroluminescent element, a reflective element and a light-transmitting lens
Implementation Method 3
the wireless transmitting module includes an electroluminescent element, a reflective element and a light-transmitting lens
Implementation Method 4
a radiating fin is disposed on one side of the electroluminescent element away from the reflective element, and the radiating fin is attached to the inner wall of the front housing, so as to conduct heat of the electroluminescent element to the front housing for heat dissipation through the front housing
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a wireless device for controlling underwater photographing of a camera, and belongs to the field of underwater photographic equipment. The wireless device includes a waterproof camera housing for mounting the camera; a wireless receiver for receiving a wireless control signal for controlling the camera; and a wireless transmitter for transmitting the wireless control signal for controlling the camera; wherein the wireless transmitter is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiver, and the wireless receiver is connected to the camera. During photographing, when the wireless receiver receives an optical signal transmitted by the wireless transmitter, the wireless receiver decodes the optical signal and transfers the optical signal to a control system of the camera to trigger a photographing action of the camera, so as to achieve remote control of a shutter of the camera and facilitate photographing creation at an underwater special camera location.