KR20130007002U - Black Box System For Vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

A vehicle black box system according to one embodiment is disclosed. The vehicle black box system includes a black box portion, a body case, a lock cover, a locking device, and a memory card slot. The black box unit includes a sensor signal processing unit, an image signal processing unit, a central processing unit and a memory unit. The body case accommodates the black box part therein. The lock cover is coupled to the body case to cover at least a portion of the body case, and exposes the at least a portion of the body case to the outside by a sliding operation. The locking device extends to a portion of the locking cover and functions to control the release of the locking operation of the locking cover. The memory card slot is exposed to the outside by the sliding operation of the lock cover, and is disposed in the body case to attach and detach a memory card that stores information of the black box unit.

Description

Black Box System For Vehicles

The present invention relates to a vehicle black box system, and more particularly to a vehicle black box system having a memory card locking device.

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of vehicles and the resulting accident rate. At present, the number of automobile registrations in the country has exceeded 17 million, with 0.89 units per household, making it the 14th automobile owner in the world. In line with the increase in the number of registered vehicles, the incidence of accidents is also increasing, and the number of deaths from accidents is increasing. Accordingly, there is a demand for a method for minimizing human injury and minimizing the loss of social costs due to the occurrence of accidents and prompt response in the event of an accident. In order to cope with this reality, efforts are being made to secure stability throughout the industry, and a vehicle black box system is being developed as a method for analyzing causes of various accidents.

The vehicle black box system captures and stores a video of the inside or the surroundings of the vehicle at the time of stopping or driving the vehicle.In case of an accident, the police station or insurance company analyzes the images stored in the terminal to determine the cause of the accident. It is an electronic device applied for the purpose. However, when a vehicle driver freely stores or edits an image related to vehicle driving information using a vehicle black box system, a problem may occur. That is, in the case of a commercial vehicle, such as a taxi or a transport truck, if the driver can freely edit driving information, accident images may be maliciously edited or omitted by the driver. In this case, there is a problem that the utility of the vehicle black box system for preventing traffic accidents may be lowered.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, to provide a vehicle black box system for controlling so that the driver of the vehicle can freely edit the information of the black box.

A vehicle black box system according to the present invention is disclosed. The vehicle black box system includes a black box portion, a body case, a lock cover, a lock device, and a memory card slot. The black box unit includes an image signal processing unit, a central processing unit and a memory unit. The body case accommodates the black box part therein. The lock cover is coupled to the body case to cover at least a portion of the body case, and exposes the at least a portion of the body case to the outside by a sliding operation. The locking device extends to a portion of the locking cover and functions to control the release of the locking operation of the locking cover. The memory card slot is exposed to the outside by the sliding operation of the lock cover, and is disposed in the body case to attach and detach a memory card that stores information of the black box unit.

In one embodiment, the locking device may include a key insert and a lock. The key insert can be formed on the surface so that the key can be inserted. The clasp may control the locking or releasing between the locking cover and the body case by the key inserted into the key insertion slot.

In another embodiment, the catch may be configured to move between the lock cover and the body case by the rotation of the key.

In another embodiment, the body case may include a first case portion, a second case portion and a coupling means. A first camera and a second camera for capturing image information may be disposed in the first case part. The second case part may include a mounting part for fixing the body case inside the vehicle and a function key for controlling the operation of the black box part. The coupling means may couple the first case part to be rotatable at a predetermined angle with respect to the second case part.

In another embodiment, the first camera and the second camera may be disposed on the front and rear of the first case portion, respectively. The mounting part may be disposed at the front or the rear of the second case part. The function key may be disposed at the front or the rear of the second case part. The lock cover may be disposed on a side of the second case part.

The vehicle black box system according to the present invention includes a lock cover that opens and closes at least a portion of a body case having a black box portion therein. In addition, a memory card slot for attaching and detaching a memory card for storing information of the black box part may be disposed on the body case exposed by the lock cover. The locking cover may be controlled to be slid by a locking device, and the locking device may be controlled to be locked or released by a key. As a result, the user of the black box system may store the key controlling the locking device separately from the vehicle driver. That is, for example, by storing a key by a third party such as a taxi company or an insurance company other than the driver, it is possible to solve the problem that the accident image is intentionally edited by the vehicle driver when an accident occurs.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front view of a vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a rear view of the vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a black box portion of a vehicle black box system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 (a) and (b) is a view schematically showing the operation of the lock cover of the vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention.
6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams schematically showing a locking device as an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail an embodiment of the present invention. In the drawings, the width, thickness, and the like of the components are enlarged in order to clearly illustrate the components of each device. In addition, although only a part of the components is shown for convenience of explanation, those skilled in the art can easily grasp the rest of the components. Although described at an observer's point of view in the drawings, the same reference numerals may be interpreted to refer to substantially the same elements in the drawings.

Singular expressions are to be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and the terms “comprise” or “having” are intended to refer to the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or parts described. It is to be understood that the combination is intended to be present, but not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a front view of a vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the vehicle black box system as an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a black box portion of a vehicle black box system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4, the vehicle black box system 100 includes a black box part (110 in FIG. 4), a body case 120 accommodating the black box part 110, a lock cover 130, and a lock. Device 140 and a memory card slot (150 in FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 4, the black box unit 110 includes an image signal processing unit 112, a central processing unit 114, and a memory unit 116. The image signal processor 112 digitally processes the image signals received from the first camera 124 and the second camera 125 and transmits the image signals to the central processing unit 114 or in response to a control signal of the central processing unit 114. The first camera 124 and the second camera 125 control the shooting.

The central processing unit 114 calculates a video signal received from the image signal processing unit 116, acquires predetermined image information, and transfers the image information to the memory unit 116 to store the image signal. The central processing unit 114 may load information of the memory unit 116 or generate a signal for controlling a photographing operation with respect to the image signal processing unit 112 according to an input of a user.

Although not shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the black box unit 110 may include a sensor signal processing unit. The sensor signal processor is connected to a plurality of sensors for detecting the speed of the vehicle and the like, wired or wireless, and performs a function of receiving a signal detected by the sensor and transmitting the signal to the central processing unit 114. Alternatively, the sensor signal processing unit may control the operation of the various sensors according to the control signal received from the central processing unit 114.

Referring again to FIGS. 1 to 3, a body case 120 is shown. The body case 120 performs a function of accommodating the black box 110 therein. The body case 120 includes a first case part 121, a second case part 122, and coupling means 123 for coupling the first case part 121 and the second case part 122. Referring back to the drawings, first and second cameras 124 and 125 for capturing image information may be disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the first case part 121. On the front of the second case portion 122, a mounting portion 126 for fixing the body case 120 is disposed inside the vehicle, and on the back of the second case portion 122, the user operates the black box portion 110. A function key 127 may be disposed to control. The function key 127 may include a key for starting recording by a user's manual operation, a key for displaying the recorded image on a separately connected monitor, a key for switching the display to the previous or next image, and the like.

Coupling means 123 is coupled to the first case portion 121 and the second case portion 122, so as to rotate the first case portion 121 with respect to the second case portion 122 at a predetermined angle. can do. In the illustrated example, the second case part 122 may be fixed inside the vehicle by the mounting part 126. In a state where the second case portion 122 is properly fixed, the position of the first case portion 122 may be adjusted by adjusting the coupling means 123. In detail, the first camera unit 124 of the first case unit 121 captures an image of the outside of the vehicle, and the second camera unit 125 captures an image of the inside of the vehicle. You can adjust the angle with).

The lock cover 130 is disposed on the side of the body case 120. In the specific example shown, the lock cover 130 may be disposed on the side of the second case portion 122. The lock cover 130 may be coupled to the body case 120 to cover at least a portion of the body case 120, and may expose at least a portion of the body case 120 to the outside by a sliding operation. That is, the locking cover 130 may move upward and downward along the side surface of the second case part 122 through a sliding operation, and the inside of the second case part 1220 may be partially exposed or covered to the outside. It becomes possible.

The locking device 140 extends to a portion of the locking cover 130. The locking device 140 may function to control the locking or releasing of the sliding operation of the locking cover 130. Detailed configuration of the locking device 140 will be described below with reference to FIG. 6.

5 (a) and (b) is an embodiment of the present invention, a view schematically showing the operation of the lock cover of the vehicle black box system. Specifically, (a) of FIG. 5 illustrates a case in which the locking cover 130 covers the side surface of the second case part 122 when the locking cover 130 is in a locked state for the sliding operation of the locking cover 130. 5B is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the locking cover 130 is exposed to the sliding operation of the locking cover 130 to expose a portion of the side surface of the second case part 122. It is a perspective view showing a state.

The user may make a lock release state by using the lock device 140 described above, and slide the lock cover 130 along the side of the second case part 122 to expose the memory card slot 150. Thus, the user may attach or detach the memory card storing the information of the black box unit 110 to the memory card slot 150 or from the memory card slot 150. The locking and releasing of the sliding operation of the locking cover 130 may depend on the rotation operation of the locking device 140.

6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams schematically showing a locking device as an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the locking device 140 is disposed on one surface of the locking cover 130 formed in an 'L' shape to cover the side surface of the second case part 122. . The locking device 140 may include a key insertion hole 142 and a locking key 144. The key insertion hole 142 is formed to be exposed on the surface of the second case portion 122 so that the key can be inserted. The catch 144 may move between the lock cover 130 and the second case part 122 by the rotation of the key. Specifically, the clamp 144 may include a locking jaw 144a that prevents the sliding operation of the locking cover 130, and the locking jaw 144a corresponds to the rotation of the key inserted into the key insertion hole 142. By rotating together to be disposed on the movement path of the lock cover 130, it is possible to prevent the lock cover 130 from sliding.

As described above, the vehicle black box system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lock cover that opens and closes at least a portion of a body case having a black box portion therein. In addition, a memory card slot for attaching and detaching a memory card for storing information of the black box part may be disposed on the body case exposed by the lock cover. The locking cover may be controlled to be slid by a locking device, and the locking device may be controlled to be locked or released by a key. As a result, the user of the black box system may store the key controlling the locking device separately from the vehicle driver. That is, for example, by storing a key by a third party such as a taxi company or an insurance company other than the driver, it is possible to solve the problem that the accident image is intentionally edited by the vehicle driver when an accident occurs.

Although described above with reference to the drawings and embodiments, those skilled in the art various modifications to the embodiments disclosed in the present invention without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention described in the utility model registration claims below And can be changed.

100: Car Black Box System
110: black box
112: image signal processing unit
114: central processing unit
116: memory section,
120: body case
121: first case part
122: second case part
123: coupling means
124: first camera
125: second camera
126: holder
127: function keys
130: lock cover
140: lock device
142: key opening
144: catch
144a: jamming jaw
150: memory card slot

Claims (5)

In a vehicle black box system,
A black box unit including an image signal processor, a central processor, and a memory;
A body case accommodating the black box part therein;
A locking cover coupled to the body case to cover at least a portion of the body case and exposing the at least a portion of the body case to the outside by a sliding operation;
A locking device extending to a portion of the lock cover and functioning to control the release of the sliding cover of the lock cover; And
And a memory card slot which is exposed to the outside by the sliding operation of the locking cover and is disposed in the body case to attach and detach a memory card that stores information of the black box portion. The method of claim 1,
The locking device,
A key insertion hole formed on a surface of the key so that the key can be inserted; And
And a lock to control locking or releasing between the lock cover and the body case by the key inserted into the key insert. 3. The method of claim 2,
The clasp is configured to move between the lock cover and the body case by rotation of the key. The method of claim 1,
The body case,
A first case part in which a first camera and a second camera for photographing image information are disposed;
A second case part in which a mounting part for fixing the body case and a function key for controlling an operation of the black box part are disposed in a vehicle; And
And a coupling means for coupling the first case part to the second case part to be rotatable at a predetermined angle. 5. The method of claim 4,
The first camera and the second camera are respectively disposed on the front and rear of the first case portion,
The mounting portion is disposed on the front or rear of the second case portion,
The function key is disposed on the front or the back of the second case portion,
The locking cover is disposed on the side of the second case portion, the vehicle black box system.

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