WO2019061163A1 - Imaging device, cradle head and camera main body - Google Patents

Abstract

An imaging device (100), a pan/tilt (200), and a camera body (300), the imaging device (100) including a body (110) and a photographing assembly (120) and a mounting assembly disposed on the body (110) 150), the mounting assembly (150) for detachably coupling to the plurality of types of imaging device carriers by the first coupling, wherein the plurality of types of imaging device carriers are selected from at least two of the following: a gimbal (200) , camera body (300) and movable objects. The imaging device (100), the mounting assembly (150) can be detachably coupled to the plurality of types of imaging device carriers by a first coupling, thereby enabling the imaging device (100) to be switchably coupled to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers For the purpose of use.

Description

Imaging device, pan/tilt, and camera body Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of imaging devices, and in particular, to an imaging device, a pan/tilt head, and a camera body.

Background technique

As the carrier of the imaging device, the gimbal can stabilize the imaging device, so that the imaging device can still take a smooth image in a moving environment. Typically such imaging devices are coupled to the imaging device carrier by a suitable mounting assembly. For example, the gimbal carries the imaging device by mounting components.

However, existing imaging devices are only allowed to couple to a single imaging device carrier, which prevents the user from coupling the imaging device to other types of imaging device carriers, thereby limiting the usability and versatility of the imaging device.

Summary of the invention

The present invention provides an imaging device, a pan/tilt head, and a camera body to improve the usability and versatility of the image forming apparatus.

According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus switchably mounted to an image forming apparatus carrier, comprising: a body and a photographing assembly and a mounting assembly disposed on the body. The mounting assembly for detachably coupling to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers by a first coupling, wherein the plurality of types of imaging device carriers are selected from at least two of the following: a pan/tilt, a camera body And movable objects.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus switchably mounted to a pan/tilt head and a camera body, including a body and a photographing assembly and a mounting assembly disposed on the body. The photographing component is configured to output image data. The mounting assembly for detachably coupling to the pan and the camera body by a first coupling, wherein the first coupling enables transmission of the image data provided from the camera assembly to the pan and camera body .

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus that switchably connects a plurality of image forming apparatus carriers, including a body and a photographing assembly and a mounting assembly disposed on the body, wherein the mounting assembly includes a data interface and a quick release interface, the quick release interface for mating with an interface on a plurality of imaging device carriers to enable the imaging device to be detachably coupled to the imaging device carrier, wherein the imaging device carrier is selected At least two of the following: a gimbal, a camera body, and a movable object. The data interface is configured to effect data transfer between an imaging device carrier coupled to the imaging device and a capture component.

According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of switchably mounting an imaging device to an imaging device carrier, comprising: providing an imaging device coupled to a first imaging device carrier; The imaging device is detachably mounted; the imaging device is coupled to a second imaging device carrier that is different from the first imaging device carrier.

According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a camera body includes: a camera body and a display component and a mating mounting component disposed on the camera body, the mating mounting component for passing the first coupling Removably coupled to the imaging device and receiving image data acquired by the imaging device through the first coupling, the display component for displaying the image data.

According to a sixth aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a pan/tilt head comprising: a mating mounting member and a support assembly coupled to the mating component mounting assembly, the mating mounting member for detachably coupling by the first coupling On the imaging device, the support assembly is configured to change an attitude of an imaging device coupled to the mating mounting member.

It can be seen from the above technical solution that the imaging device is coupled to different types of components through the mounting assembly. On the device carrier, the general type of a single imaging device on different types of imaging device carriers is improved, and the usability and versatility of the imaging device are improved.

DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly described below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. Other drawings may also be obtained from those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the drawings.

1 is a perspective view of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a perspective view showing an image forming apparatus coupled to a cloud platform according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an imaging device coupled to a camera body according to an embodiment of the invention.

4 is a perspective view of another imaging device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a pan/tilt head according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a camera body according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are schematic diagrams showing the structure of a coupling mechanism between an imaging device and an imaging device carrier according to an embodiment of the invention.

9 is a flow chart showing a method of switchably mounting an imaging device to an imaging device carrier, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The technical solution in the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is described in a clear and complete manner, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the invention, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The following description refers to the same or similar elements in the different figures unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

The terminology used in the present invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments, and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" It should also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The imaging device, the pan/tilt head and the camera body of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The features of the embodiments and embodiments described below may be combined with each other without conflict.

The system, apparatus and method of the present invention provide an improved imaging device, a pan and a camera body, the imaging device being switchably coupled to a plurality of different types of imaging device carriers, wherein the imaging device includes transmitting data to and from the imaging device carrier In addition, such an imaging device can be quickly coupled to the imaging device carrier and/or quickly detached from the imaging device carrier such that the imaging device can alternatively be used on a variety of imaging device carriers.

For example, the imaging device can be coupled to a pan-tilt that can stabilize the imaging device, and when the pan-tilt coupled with the imaging device is mounted to a movable object, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, aerial photography can be performed. In addition, the imaging device can be coupled to the camera body when needed, at this time, The image device can be combined with the camera body to combine a handheld camera device, that is, the effect of handheld shooting can be achieved.

Thus, referring to Fig. 1, a first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an imaging apparatus 100 that is switchably mounted to a plurality of different types of imaging device carriers. The imaging device 100 includes a body 110, a camera assembly 120 mounted to the body 110, and a mounting assembly 150 mounted to the body 110. Wherein the mounting assembly 150 is for detachably coupling to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers by a first coupling, the plurality of types of imaging device carriers may be selected from at least two of the following: a pan/tilt, a camera The body and the movable object. Mounting assembly 150 can be detachably coupled to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers by a first coupling, thereby enabling the imaging device 100 to be used in a switchable manner with a plurality of types of imaging device carriers.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an image forming apparatus 100 that is switchably mounted to a cloud platform and a camera body, including a body 110, a camera assembly 120 mounted on the body 110, and A mounting assembly 150 is provided for the body 110, the imaging assembly 120 is for outputting image data, and the mounting assembly 150 is for detachably coupling to the pan/tilt and the camera body by a first coupling. Wherein the first coupling enables transmission of the image data provided from the photographing component to the pan/tilt and the camera body. The mounting assembly 150 can be detachably coupled to the pan/tilt and the camera body through the first coupling, and output image data to the pan/tilt and the camera body through the photographing component 120, thereby enabling the imaging device 100 to be switchable with the pan/tilt and the camera body. The purpose of the use of the ground.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a third aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an imaging device 100 that is switchably connected to a plurality of imaging device carriers, including a body 110 , a camera assembly 120 mounted on the body 110 , and an installation. The mounting assembly 150 of the body 110. The mounting assembly 150 can include a data interface 140 and a quick release interface 130 for mating with an interface on a plurality of imaging device carriers to enable the imaging device to be detachably coupled to the imaging device. On the carrier, the data interface 140 is used to implement an imaging device coupled to the imaging device Data transfer between the carrier and the imaging component. Wherein, the imaging device carrier may be selected from at least two of the following: a pan/tilt head, a camera body or a moving object. The mounting assembly 150 can be detachably coupled to the plurality of imaging device carriers via the quick release interface 130, and data transmission between the imaging component 120 and the plurality of imaging device carriers is implemented through the data interface 140, thereby enabling the imaging device 100 to be The imaging device carrier is switchably used for the purpose of use.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an image forming apparatus 100 that is switchably mounted to a cloud platform and a camera body, including a body 110, a camera assembly 120 mounted on the body 110, and The mounting assembly 150 is disposed on the body 110, wherein the mounting component 150 can include a data interface 140 and a quick release interface 130, and the quick release interface 130 is configured to be coupled with an interface of the pan/tilt and the camera body to implement The imaging device is detachably coupled to a pan-tilt and a camera body for effecting transmission of the image data provided from the camera assembly to the pan/tilt and camera body. The mounting assembly 150 can be detachably connected to the pan/tilt and the camera body through the quick release interface 130, and the data transmission between the shooting component 120 and the pan/tilt and the camera body is realized through the data interface 140, and is passed to the pan/tilt through the shooting component 120. The camera body outputs image data, thereby achieving the purpose of enabling the imaging device 100 to be used in a switchable manner with the pan/tilt and the camera body.

As can be seen from the above technical solution, the imaging device 100 of the present invention can be detachably coupled to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers (for example, a pan/tilt and a camera body) through the quick release interface 130 of the mounting assembly 150 through the mounting assembly 150. The data interface 140 can realize data transmission between the imaging component 120 and the imaging device carrier, and output image data to the imaging device carrier through the imaging component 120, thereby enabling the imaging device 100 to be switchably matched with various types of imaging device carriers. Purpose of use. Taking a plurality of imaging device carriers as the pan/tilt head and the camera body as an example, the imaging device 100 of the present invention can be coupled to the pan/tilt head 200 through the mounting assembly 150 (as shown in FIG. 2) or coupled to the camera through the mounting assembly 150. On the body 300 (as shown in Figure 3). When the imaging device 100 is used in conjunction with the pan/tilt head 200, the pan/tilt head 200 can be quickly disassembled and assembled with the imaging device 100, saving space occupied by the pan/tilt. When the imaging device 100 and the camera body 300 When used together, the imaging device 100 can be detached from the pan/tilt, and the camera body 300 can be used as a camera alone, thereby realizing the versatile use of the imaging device 100, facilitating compactness, adapting to different carriers, and improving the usability of the imaging device 100. And versatility.

In an alternative embodiment, the first coupling may enable data transfer between the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device carrier. The data transmission may be through contact transmission (for example, by means of a wired connection, such as a USB connection, a Type-C connection, etc.) or contactless transmission (for example, by using a wireless connection, such as a Bluetooth connection, a WiFi connection, etc.) And wherein when the data transmission is a contact transmission, the first coupling includes a data interface for electrical coupling, and when the data transmission is contactless transmission, the non-contact coupling may include electromagnetic coupling. In addition, the first coupling may also implement power transmission from the imaging device carrier to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100, wherein the power transmission may be a contact transmission or a contactless transmission. Wherein, the data may include control instructions provided by the imaging device carrier to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100, and additionally, the data may include images provided by the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100 to the imaging device carrier. Data, the capture component 120 can be used to acquire the image data. In some cases, after the imaging device 100 is coupled to the imaging device carrier, the imaging device 100 can be electrically connected to the imaging device carrier. By the first coupling, data can be performed between the imaging device 100 and the imaging device carrier. The imaging device carrier can in turn power the imaging device 100.

When the imaging device 100 is coupled to the pan/tilt, the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100 of the present invention may output image data to the pan/tilt head through a first coupling, when the pan-tilt is connected to a pan-tilt carrier (eg, an unmanned aerial vehicle) The image data can enter the PTZ carrier through the gimbal. In some cases, when the imaging device 100 is coupled to the camera body, the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100 may output image data to the camera body through the first coupling, and the display device may be disposed on the camera body, wherein the display device may be used for The image data is displayed.

The first coupling may also implement transmission of control commands provided by the pan-tilt 200 and the camera body 300 to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100, when the imaging device 100 is coupled to the cloud platform In time, the pan/tilt can provide a control instruction to the imaging device through the first coupling, wherein the control command may be an instruction for controlling the imaging control, such as an instruction to control the imaging device to start or end the imaging, and control the imaging device to adjust The command of the focal length, the instruction to control the imaging device to switch the shooting mode, and the like, when the pan/tilt is connected to the pan-tilt carrier, the pan-tilt carrier can transmit a control command to the photographing component through the pan-tilt. In some cases, when the imaging device 100 is coupled to the camera body, the camera body can provide a control command to the imaging component 120 through the first coupling, and the camera body can be provided with an input interface for interacting with the user, and the input interface can be used for receiving. And the control instruction, the camera body transmits the control instruction to the photographing component through the first coupling. The first coupling may also enable transmission of power provided by the pan/tilt and camera body to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100.

In an alternative embodiment, the mounting assembly 150 is disposed on a side of the body 110, and the mounting assembly 150 includes a quick release interface 130 and a data interface 140. The quick release interface 130 is configured to be mated with an interface on a plurality of types of imaging device carriers for mechanical fixation, so that the imaging device 100 can quickly install different types of imaging through the quick release interface 130. The device is either quickly detached from different types of imaging devices. The data interface 140 is for implementing data transfer between an imaging device carrier coupled to the imaging device 100 and a imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100, the data including the imaging device carrier being provided to the imaging component Control instructions, in addition, the data includes image data provided by the imaging component to the imaging device carrier. Further, the data interface 140 can also be used to effect power transfer from an imaging device carrier coupled to the imaging device 100 to a imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100. Optionally, the data interface 140 includes a contact data interface or a contactless data interface.

Taking the imaging device carrier as the pan/tilt and the camera body as an example, the imaging device 100 of the present invention can acquire image data through the imaging component 120 and output the image data to the pan/tilt and the camera body. The imaging device 100 is detachably coupled to the pan/tilt and the camera body by a snap-fit interface 130 coupled to the interface of the pan/tilt and the camera body. Realizing through data interface 140 The transmission of the image data provided by the imaging component 120 of the device 100 to the pan/tilt and the camera body. The data interface 140 can also implement transmission of control commands provided by the pan/tilt and camera body to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100, and to provide the panning and camera body to the imaging component 120 of the imaging device 100. Transmission of electricity.

In an optional embodiment, the photographing assembly 120 includes a lens 121 and an image processing component, wherein the image processing component may be disposed within the body 110, the image processing component including an image sensor for Light transmitted through the lens 121 is converted into image data. In some cases, the image data output by the photographing component to the imaging device carrier through the first coupling is image data converted by the image sensor, that is, image data output by the image sensor.

Further, the image processing component of the photographing component 120 may further include an image processing circuit electrically connected to the image sensor, the image processing circuit for presetting the image data received from the image sensor Processing to obtain pre-processed image data. Optionally, the preset process includes one or more of pixel recovery, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. In some cases, the image data output by the photographing component to the imaging device carrier through the first coupling is image data obtained by performing preset processing by the image processing circuit, that is, image data output by the image processing circuit.

Further, the image processing component of the imaging component 120 may further include an encoding circuit, the encoding circuit is electrically connected to the image processing circuit, and the encoding circuit is configured to encode the preset processed image data to obtain the encoded image. Image data. In some cases, the image data output by the imaging component to the imaging device carrier through the first coupling is image data obtained by encoding the encoding circuit, that is, image data output by the encoding circuit.

Further, the image processing component of the photographing component 120 may further include a storage control circuit for writing the encoded image data into a storage medium. Referring to FIG. 4, the image forming apparatus 120 may be provided with a card slot 170 for accommodating the storage medium 160. When the storage medium 160 is inserted into the card slot 170, the storage control circuit may write the encoded image data to the storage. In the medium 160, wherein the storage medium 160 can be cached Memory card.

It should be noted that the imaging device 100 may further include a main control board disposed in the body 110, and the image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may be disposed on the main control board. The image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may be separate circuits, for example, disposed on different chips. The image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may also be integrated on one chip, for example, integrated. On a processor or on a programmable logic gate array chip.

In an alternative embodiment, the body 110 can include a connection assembly 124 that can be detachably coupled to the lens 121 by a second coupling, thereby providing a relationship between the lens 121 and the body 110. Removably connected. In a specific implementation, the body 110 includes a lens quick release interface for detachably coupling with the lens 121 to realize quick removal or installation of the lens 121 from the body 110.

Referring to FIG. 5, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a pan/tilt head 200, which can be mounted on an external movable object (for example, an unmanned aerial vehicle), and the imaging device described in the above embodiments and embodiments. 100 can be detachably coupled to the pan/tilt head 200. The platform 200 includes a mating mounting component 201 and a support assembly 210 coupled to the mating mounting assembly 201. Therein, the mating mounting member 201 is for detachably coupling to the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100 by the first coupling. The support assembly 210 is used to change the attitude of the imaging device 100 coupled to the mating mounting component 201. Optionally, the mating mounting component 201 can include a mating quick release interface 202 and a mating data interface 203 for mating with the quick release interface 130 of the mounting component 150 of the imaging device 100. The image forming apparatus 100 is quickly mounted to or detached from the pan/tilt head 200. The mating data interface 203 is used for mating with the data interface 140 of the mounting component 150 of the imaging device 100 to implement data transmission between the imaging device 100 and the pan-tilt 200.

As can be seen from the above technical solution, the pan/tilt head 200 of the present invention, the mating mounting member 201 can be detachably coupled to the image forming apparatus 100 by the first coupling, and is changed by the support assembly 210. Like the posture of the device, the purpose of using the pan-tilt 200 with the imaging device 100 is achieved.

In an optional embodiment, the pan/tilt head 200 is a three-axis pan/tilt head, and the support assembly 210 includes a yaw axis assembly movably coupled to an external movable object and movably coupled to the yaw axis assembly. Roller assembly. The yaw axis assembly includes a yaw axis arm 211 and a yaw axis arm power unit 212 for driving the yaw axis arm 211 to rotate. The yaw axis arm power unit 212 can be coupled to an external movable object. The roll axis assembly includes a roll arm 213 and a roll arm power unit 214 for driving the roll arm 213. The roll arm power unit 214 can be coupled to the yaw arm 211. The image forming apparatus 100 It can be mounted on the roll arm 213, and the yaw arm power unit 212 and the roll arm power unit 214 can be used to adjust the shooting angle of the image forming apparatus 100. The pan/tilt head 200 may further include a pitch axis assembly that may include a pitch arm arm power device 215 for driving the rotation of the imaging device 100, which may further adjust the imaging angle of the imaging device 100.

In an optional embodiment, the first coupling may implement data transmission between the platform 200 and the imaging device 100. The first coupling may also enable power transfer from the pan/tilt head 200 to the imaging device 100. The data may include control instructions provided by the pan/tilt head 200 to the imaging device 100, and the data may include image data provided by the imaging device 100 to the pan/tilt head 200.

Referring to FIG. 6, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a camera body 300, and the imaging device 100 described in the above embodiments and embodiments can be detachably coupled to the camera body 300. The camera body 300 includes a camera body and a display assembly and a mating mounting assembly disposed on the camera body. The camera body includes a body portion 310 and a bracket portion 320 connected to the body portion 310. The display assembly may be disposed on the body portion 310, and the mating mounting assembly 321 may be disposed on the bracket portion 320. Wherein the mating mounting assembly 321 is for detachably coupling to the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100 by a first coupling and receiving image data acquired by the imaging device 100 by the first coupling, the display component being used for The image data is displayed. Optionally, the mating mounting component 321 can include a mating quick release interface 322 and Cooperate with data interface 323. The mating quick release interface 322 is used for mating with the quick release interface 130 of the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100 to facilitate the quick mounting of the imaging device 100 to or from the camera body 300. The mating data interface 323 is used for mating with the data interface 140 of the mounting component 150 of the imaging device 100 to enable data transfer between the imaging device 100 and the camera body 300.

It can be seen from the above technical solution that the camera body 300 of the present invention, the mating mounting component 321 can be detachably coupled to the imaging device 100 through the first coupling, and receive the image data acquired by the imaging device 100 through the first coupling, and display through the display component. Image data, thereby achieving the purpose of using the camera body 300 in cooperation with the imaging device 100.

In an alternative embodiment, the first coupling may enable data transfer between the camera body 300 and the imaging device 100. The first coupling may also enable power transfer from the camera body 300 to the imaging device 100. Here, the data may include control instructions supplied from the camera body 300 to the imaging device 100 and image data supplied from the imaging device 100 to the camera body 300.

Optionally, the camera body 300 further includes an input interface 330 for receiving control commands from the user. The input interface 330 may include one or more of a button, a touch display screen, a rocker, and a pulsator, and the user interface is derived from a user's control command. The mating mounting component 321 transmits the control command to the imaging device 100 through the first coupling for controlling the imaging device 100.

In an optional implementation, the camera body 300 includes an image processing circuit electrically connected to the image sensor, and the image processing circuit is configured to perform preset processing on the image data received from the imaging device. Obtaining pre-processed image data, specifically, the image data acquired from the imaging device may be data output by the image transmitter of the imaging device, and the image processing circuit needs to perform preset processing on the image data in order to enable display or storage. . Optionally, the preset process includes one or more of pixel recovery, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. The display component is specifically configured to display the image data after the preset processing.

Further, the camera body 300 includes an encoding circuit for encoding image data acquired by the imaging device 100 to obtain encoded image data.

Further, the camera body 300 includes a storage control circuit for writing image data acquired by the imaging device 100 into a storage medium.

It should be noted that the camera body 300 may further include a main control board disposed in the main body portion 310. The image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may be disposed in the main body in the body 110. On the control panel. The image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may be separate circuits, for example, disposed on different chips. The image processing circuit, the encoding circuit, and the storage control circuit may also be integrated on one chip, for example, integrated. On a processor or on a programmable logic gate array chip.

Referring to Figures 7 and 8, a schematic structural view of a coupling mechanism between an imaging device and an imaging device carrier is shown. The coupling mechanism can be adapted for a coupling connection between the imaging device 100 and the imaging device carrier. When the imaging device carrier is the pan/tilt head 200, the coupling mechanism may be adapted to a coupling connection between the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100 and the mating mounting assembly 201 of the pan/tilt head 200. When the imaging device carrier is the camera body 300, the coupling mechanism may be adapted for a coupling connection between the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100 and the mating mounting assembly 321 of the camera body 300. Alternatively, the coupling mechanism may be a quick release coupling mechanism that allows the user to perform a short sequence of simple movements (eg, rotational or torsional motion; sliding motion; pressing a button, switch or plunger, And so on) the imaging device 100 is quickly coupled and/or detached to the imaging device carrier. In some cases, the user can manually perform the coupling and/or disassembly of the quick release coupling mechanism without the use of tools.

The coupling mechanism includes a first portion 402 and a second portion 404 adapted to be detachably coupled to each other. Any one of the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 may be used as the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100, and the other may be used as the mating mounting member 201 of the pan/tilt 200 or the mating mounting assembly 321 of the camera body 300. Alternatively, any one of the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 may serve as the mating mounting component 201 or the camera of the pan/tilt 200 The mating mounting assembly 321 of the body 300 is used and the other can be used as the mounting assembly 150 of the imaging device 100. Moreover, it will be appreciated that any feature described herein that is located on the first portion 402 may also be located on the second portion 404 in an alternative embodiment, and vice versa.

Wherein, the first portion 402 can include a first cylindrical body 410 having a plurality of inner protrusions 412. The inner projection 412 can extend inwardly along the perimeter of the bottom surface of the body 410 (the surface closest to the second portion 404) to form a plurality of intervening gaps 414. Accordingly, the second portion 406 can include a second cylindrical body 416 having a plurality of outer projections 418. The outer projection 418 can extend outwardly along the perimeter of the upper surface of the body 416 (the surface closest to the first portion 402) to form a plurality of intervening gaps 420. Although the first body 410 and the second body 416 are depicted as having three protrusions 412, 418 and gaps 414, 420 each, the number of protrusions and gaps can be any suitable value (eg, One, two, three, four, five, or more).

The first portion 402 and the second portion 404 can be coupled by the projections 412, 418 and the gaps 414, 420. The inner projection 412 of the first portion 402 can be complementary to the gap 420 of the second portion 406, and the outer projection 418 of the second portion 406 can be complementary to the gap 414 of the first portion 402. Thus, the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 can be detachably coupled to each other by sliding the respective projections in their complementary gaps, and then rotating the portions relative to each other (eg, clockwise or counterclockwise) to cause the projections The outlets 412 and 418 interlock with each other and are secured to prevent the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 from disengaging from each other. The above process can be reversed to split the first portion 402 and the second portion 404.

In some embodiments, the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 can include mating features for locking the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 together to prevent inadvertent disengagement therebetween. For example, the first body 410 can include one or more studs 422 that are shaped to fit within one or more complementary apertures 424 of the second body 416. When the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 are coupled in the manner described above, the stud 422 is positioned such that it is received within the aperture 424, thereby limiting the rotational movement of the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 relative to each other. move. Additionally, the aperture 424 can include features for securing the stud 422 within the aperture 424, such as the first spring element 426. As another example, the second body 416 can include one or more second spring elements 428 for engaging the first body 410 to prevent it from disengaging. For example, the second spring element 428 can be located at the periphery of the second body 416 and below the outer projection 418 such that when the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 are coupled, the second spring element 428 causes the inner projection 412 And the outer protrusions 418 are pressed against each other.

In some embodiments, the first body 410 can include a plurality of pins 432 for engaging with corresponding contacts 434 on the second body 416 when the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 are coupled. The pins 432 and contacts 434 can be used to electrically couple the first portion 402 and the second portion 404 and thereby electrically couple the imaging device 100 and the imaging device carrier. Electrical coupling can be used to transfer power and/or data (eg, load data, control signals, etc.) between the imaging device 100 and the imaging device carrier.

Referring to FIG. 9, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for switchably mounting an imaging device to an imaging device carrier, the method comprising the following steps:

Step S01: providing an imaging device coupled to the first imaging device carrier.

Step S02: detaching the imaging device from the first imaging device carrier.

Step S03: coupling the imaging device to a second imaging device carrier different from the first imaging device carrier.

It should be noted that the manner of coupling between the imaging device and the imaging device carrier in the above embodiments and embodiments is also applicable to the method of the present invention for switchably mounting the imaging device to the imaging device carrier.

As can be seen from the above technical solution, the method of the present invention for switchably mounting an imaging device to an imaging device carrier first couples the imaging device to the first imaging device carrier, then detaches the imaging device from the first imaging device carrier, and then couples to a second imaging device carrier different from the first imaging device carrier, thereby enabling the imaging device to be switchably mated with a different imaging device carrier Purpose of use. Taking the first imaging device carrier as the pan/tilt and the second imaging device carrier as the camera body as an example, when the imaging device is used together with the cloud platform, the requirement for the pan/tilt volume can be reduced, and the pan/tilt can be made smaller and save. The space occupied by the cloud platform. When the imaging device is used together with the camera body, the imaging device can be detached from the pan/tilt head, and the camera body can be used as a camera alone, thereby realizing multi-purpose use of the imaging device, which is convenient and compact, and can be adapted to different carrier uses.

It should be noted that, in this context, relational terms such as first and second are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply these entities or operations. There is any such actual relationship or order between them. The terms "comprising," "comprising," or "include" or "include" are intended to include a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device that includes a plurality of elements includes not only those elements but also other items not specifically listed Elements, or elements that are inherent to such a process, method, item, or device. An element that is defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional equivalent elements in the process, method, item, or device that comprises the element.

The method and apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above, and the principles and implementation manners of the present invention are described herein by using specific examples. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and At the same time, there will be changes in the specific embodiments and the scope of application according to the idea of the present invention, and the contents of the present specification should not be construed as limiting the present invention. .

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An image forming apparatus switchably mounted to an image forming apparatus carrier, comprising: a body and a photographing component and a mounting component disposed on the body; The mounting assembly for detachably coupling to a plurality of types of imaging device carriers by a first coupling, wherein the plurality of types of imaging device carriers are selected from at least two of the following: a pan/tilt, a camera body And movable objects. The device of claim 1 wherein: The first coupling enables data transfer between the imaging component and the imaging device carrier. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The data includes control instructions provided by the imaging device carrier to the imaging component. Device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The data includes image data provided by the imaging assembly to an imaging device carrier. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The first coupling enables power transfer from the imaging device carrier to the imaging assembly. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the photographing component comprises a lens and an image processing component, wherein the image processing component comprises an image sensor, The image sensor is configured to convert light transmitted through the lens into image data. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said image processing component further comprises image processing circuitry, The image processing circuit is configured to perform preset processing on the image data received from the image sensor to obtain pre-processed image data. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the preset processing comprises one or more of pixel restoration, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. The apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, wherein said image processing unit further comprises an encoding circuit, The encoding circuit is configured to encode the preset processed image data to obtain an encoding Image data after the code. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said image processing unit further comprises a storage control circuit, The storage control circuit is configured to write the encoded image data into a storage medium. Apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the body comprises a connection assembly, The connection assembly is detachably coupled to the lens by a second coupling. An image forming apparatus switchably mounted to a pan/tilt head and a camera body, comprising: a body and a photographing component and a mounting component disposed on the body; The photographing component is configured to output image data; The mounting assembly for detachably coupling to the pan and the camera body by a first coupling, wherein the first coupling enables transmission of the image data provided from the camera assembly to the pan and camera body . The device according to claim 12, characterized in that The first coupling effects transmission of control commands provided by the pan/tilt and camera body to the imaging component. Device according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The first coupling effects transmission of power provided by the pan/tilt and camera body to the camera assembly. Apparatus according to any one of claims 12-14, wherein the photographing assembly comprises a lens and an image processing component, wherein the image processing component comprises an image sensor, The image sensor is configured to convert light transmitted through the lens into image data. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said image processing unit further comprises an image processing circuit, The image processing circuit is configured to perform preset processing on the image data received from the image sensor to obtain pre-processed image data. The device according to claim 16, wherein said preset processing comprises One or more of recovery, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. The apparatus according to claim 16 or 17, wherein said image processing unit further comprises an encoding circuit, The encoding circuit is configured to encode the preset processed image data to obtain encoded image data. The apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said image processing unit further comprises a storage control circuit, The storage control circuit is configured to write the encoded image data into a storage medium. A device according to any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein the body comprises a connection assembly, The connection assembly is detachably coupled to the lens by a second coupling. An imaging device switchably connecting a plurality of imaging device carriers, comprising: a body and a photographing assembly and a mounting assembly disposed on the body, wherein the mounting assembly includes a data interface and a quick release interface , The quick release interface is configured to be mated with an interface on a plurality of imaging device carriers to enable the imaging device to be detachably coupled to the imaging device carrier, wherein the plurality of imaging device carriers are selected from at least the following Two types: the gimbal, the camera body, and the movable object; The data interface is configured to effect data transfer between an imaging device carrier coupled to the imaging device and the imaging component. The device according to claim 21, wherein The data includes control instructions provided by the imaging device carrier to the imaging component. A device according to claim 21 or 22, wherein The data includes image data provided by the imaging assembly to an imaging device carrier. A device according to any of claims 21-23, characterized in that The data interface is also for implementing power transfer from the imaging device carrier to the imaging component. A device according to any one of claims 21-24, wherein The data interface includes a contact data interface or a contactless data interface. The apparatus according to any one of claims 21 to 25, wherein the photographing component comprises a lens and an image processing component, wherein the image processing component comprises an image sensor, The image sensor is configured to convert light transmitted through the lens into image data. The apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said image processing unit further comprises an image processing circuit, The image processing circuit is configured to perform preset processing on the image data received from the image sensor to obtain pre-processed image data. The apparatus according to claim 27, wherein said preset processing comprises one or more of pixel restoration, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. The apparatus according to claim 27 or 28, wherein said image processing unit further comprises an encoding circuit, The encoding circuit is configured to encode the preset processed image data to obtain encoded image data. The apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said image processing unit further comprises a storage control circuit, The storage control circuit is configured to write the encoded image data into a storage medium. A device according to any one of claims 26-30, wherein the body comprises a connection assembly, The connection assembly is detachably coupled to the lens by a second coupling. A method of switchably mounting an imaging device to an imaging device carrier, comprising: Providing an imaging device coupled to the first imaging device carrier; Disassembling the imaging device from the first imaging device carrier; The imaging device is coupled to a second imaging device carrier that is different from the first imaging device carrier. A camera body, comprising: a camera body and a phase disposed in the camera Display components and mating mounting components on the body of the machine, The mating mounting assembly is detachably coupled to the imaging device by the first coupling, and receives image data acquired by the imaging device through the first coupling; The display component is configured to display the image data. The camera body according to claim 33, wherein The first coupling effects transmission of control instructions provided by the camera body to the imaging device. The camera body according to claim 34, comprising an input interface, The input interface is configured to receive a control instruction from a user. A camera body according to any one of claims 33 to 35, further comprising an image processing circuit The image processing circuit is configured to perform preset processing on the image data received from the imaging device to obtain pre-processed image data. The camera body according to claim 36, wherein the preset processing comprises one or more of pixel restoration, de-bad point, white balance, and gamma correction. A camera body according to any one of claims 33 to 37, further comprising an encoding circuit, The encoding circuit is configured to encode image data received from the imaging device to obtain encoded image data. A camera body according to any one of claims 33 to 38, further comprising a storage control circuit, The storage control circuit is configured to write image data received from the imaging device into a storage medium. A gimbal, characterized in that it comprises: Cooperating with the mounting member for detachably coupling the imaging device by the first coupling; A support assembly coupled to the mating component mounting assembly for changing a pose of an imaging device coupled to the mating mounting component. A pan/tilt head according to claim 40, wherein The first coupling enables data transfer between the pan/tilt and the imaging device. A platform according to claim 41, wherein The data includes control instructions provided by the gimbal to the imaging device. A pan/tilt head according to claim 41 or 42, wherein The data includes image data provided by the imaging device to the pan/tilt. A pan/tilt head according to claim 40 or 41, wherein The first coupling enables power transfer from the pan/tilt to the imaging device.

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