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JP2004096701A
JP2004096701A JP2002295462A JP2002295462A JP2004096701A JP 2004096701 A JP2004096701 A JP 2004096701A JP 2002295462 A JP2002295462 A JP 2002295462A JP 2002295462 A JP2002295462 A JP 2002295462A JP 2004096701 A JP2004096701 A JP 2004096701A
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Kenichi Shibazaki
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a video camera in which an image pickup part is provided at a position which is close to a point of view of a driver riding on a vehicle or a person on a navigator's seat or where a driving situation or the like is confirmed with respect to the video camera. <P>SOLUTION: An image pickup part 1 and a microphone part 2 are provided on a movable supporting part 3 at the position close to the point of view of the driver on the vehicle or the person on the navigator's seat or where the driving situation or the like is confirmed. The image pickup part 1 and the microphone part 2 are connected with a display part 4 and a recording part 5 capable of recording, displaying and reproducing by connecting cords 6. In photographing, sound is captured from the image pickup part 1, displayed on the display part 4, and recorded by the recording part 5, and sound is captured from the microphone part 3 and recorded by the recording part 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

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【0001】
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、車の運転手もしくは助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置に、撮像部を設けた、ビデオカメラに関するものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】車に乗りながら、ビデオカメラで景色、運転状況等を撮影するときは、同乗者がいないと、撮影することが困難であった。
【0003】以下に従来のビデオカメラについて図3を用いて説明する。図3は従来のビデオカメラの構成を示すものである。図3において、1は撮像部である。4は表示部で、撮影している映像を表示する。2はマイク部で、音声を取り込む。5は記録部で、映像と音声を記録、再生する。撮像部1、表示部4、マイク部2及び記録部5は、すべて一体化されている。
【0004】以上のように構成されたビデオカメラの動作について、以下説明する。まず、撮像部1において撮影された映像を表示部4と記録部5に伝送する。伝送された映像信号は、表示部4で表示され記録部5で記録される。
また、音声はマイク部2で取り込まれ、記録部5に伝送され、記録部5にて記録される。
【0005】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、前記の図3のような従来の構成では、撮像部1を含むすべての部分を、同乗者である撮影者が手に持つことになり、手ブレにより映像がブレる。さらに運転者一人では、撮影することが困難であった。
【0006】本発明は、上記全ての問題に鑑み、両手を自由にしながらにして撮影することができ、また運転者一人でも、撮影できるビデオカメラを提供するものである。
【0007】
【課題を解決するための手段】上記問題を解決するために、本発明のビデオカメラは、車の運転手もしくは、助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置に、マイク部及び撮像部を併せ持つものである。
【0008】
【作用】本発明は、上記した構成によって、撮像部が車の運転手もしくは助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置にあるので、ほぼ運転手及び助手席の人が見たままの映像を撮影する事が出来る。
【0009】
(実施例1)まず、本発明の第1の実施例について、図面を参照しながら説明する。
【0010】図1において、1は撮像部、2は音声を取り込むマイク部、3は可動式支持部、4は撮影した映像を表示する表示部、5は映像と音声を記録、再生する記録部、6は撮像部1及びマイク部2と、記録部5及び表示部4を接続する接続コードである。7はリモコン、8はスピーカーである。
【0011】以上のように構成されたビデオカメラについて、図2を用いてその動作を説明する。電源を入れると撮像部1で撮影された映像は、表示部4に表示される。可動式の支持部3で表示部4を見ながら撮像部1をフロントウィンドウから見える景色、および運転状況(スピードメーター)等が入るようにあわせる。表示部4では、バックライトユニット10による光源を用いて、液晶パネルユニット11に、撮像した映像を映し出し、光学系ユニット12により、必要に応じてその映像の焦点距離決定を行い表示するので、撮影者(運転者)は、撮影物(前方)と必要に応じて表示部4を見ながら撮影することができる。撮影する際には記録部5の録画ボタンもしくはリモコン7の録画ボタンを、押すことにより撮影が開始され、映像と音声信号が、接続コード6を通り記録部5に伝送され、記録部5にて記録される。
【0012】以上のように本実施例によれば、撮像部を運転手もしくは助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置にあわせる事で車の進行方向の景色等を撮影することができる。また、撮影の為の同乗者がいなくても良い。
【0013】(実施例2)次に本発明の第2の実施例について、図面を参照しながら説明する。図4は、本発明の第2の実施例を示すビデオカメラの斜視図である。図4において、4は表示部、5は記録部、6は接続コードで、以上は図1の構成と同様なものである。図1の構成と異なるのは、撮像部1と、マイク部2を一体型にしたものを頭部に装着できる構成にした点である。また、必要に応じて装着用バンド9をつけても良い。
【0014】上記のように構成されたビデオカメラについて、図5を用いて以下その動作を説明する。動作は図2による構成の動作とほぼ同じで、異なる点は、撮影用のマイク部2と一体となった撮像部1を頭部に装着できる構成にした為、撮影者が向いた方向を撮影することができる。
【0015】以上のように、マイク一体型撮像部の本体を、頭部装着型にしたことにより、より的確な撮影ができることになる。
【0016】なお、第1,2の実施例において、接続コード6は有線伝送としたが、無線伝送としてもよい。また記録部5を本体と一体化しても良い。
【0017】
【発明の効果】以上のように、本発明のビデオカメラは、マイク一体型の撮像部を、車の運転手もしくは助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置に、設置するので同乗者なしに、車に乗りながら、景色、運転状況等を、撮影することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の第1の実施例におけるビデオカメラの斜視図
【図2】第1の実施例のビデオカメラの動作を説明するための斜視図
【図3】従来のビデオカメラの斜視図
【図4】本発明の第2の実施例における頭部装着型にした斜視図
【図5】本発明の第2の実施例の動作を説明するための斜視図
【符号の説明】
1 撮像部
2 マイク部
3 可動式支持部
4 表示部
5 記録部
6 接続コード
7 リモコン
8 スピーカー
9 装着用バンド
10 バックライトユニット
11 液晶パネルユニット
12 光学系ユニット
13 運転席シート
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video camera provided with an image pickup unit at a position near a driver's driver's or passenger's seat, or at a position where the driver can check the driving situation.
[0002]
2. Description of the Related Art When photographing scenery, driving conditions, and the like with a video camera while riding in a car, it is difficult to photograph without a passenger.
Hereinafter, a conventional video camera will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a conventional video camera. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes an imaging unit. Reference numeral 4 denotes a display unit which displays a video being shot. Reference numeral 2 denotes a microphone unit for capturing sound. A recording unit 5 records and reproduces video and audio. The imaging unit 1, the display unit 4, the microphone unit 2, and the recording unit 5 are all integrated.
The operation of the video camera configured as described above will be described below. First, an image captured by the imaging unit 1 is transmitted to the display unit 4 and the recording unit 5. The transmitted video signal is displayed on the display unit 4 and recorded by the recording unit 5.
The sound is captured by the microphone unit 2, transmitted to the recording unit 5, and recorded by the recording unit 5.
[0005]
However, in the conventional configuration as shown in FIG. 3, the photographer who is a fellow passenger holds all the parts including the image pickup unit 1 and the camera shakes. The image blurs. Furthermore, it was difficult for a single driver to take a picture.
The present invention has been made in view of all of the above problems, and provides a video camera capable of taking a picture with both hands freely and capable of taking a picture with only one driver.
[0007]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a video camera according to the present invention is provided with a microphone close to the viewpoint of a driver of a car or a passenger in a passenger seat, or at a position where a driving situation or the like can be confirmed. It has both a unit and an imaging unit.
[0008]
According to the present invention, the image pickup unit is located near the driver's or passenger's seat of the vehicle or at a position where the driver can check the driving situation. You can shoot the video as you see it.
[0009]
Embodiment 1 First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In FIG. 1, 1 is an image pickup unit, 2 is a microphone unit for taking in sound, 3 is a movable support unit, 4 is a display unit for displaying a captured image, and 5 is a recording unit for recording and reproducing images and sound. And 6 are connection cords for connecting the imaging unit 1 and the microphone unit 2 to the recording unit 5 and the display unit 4. 7 is a remote controller, and 8 is a speaker.
The operation of the video camera configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. When the power is turned on, an image captured by the imaging unit 1 is displayed on the display unit 4. The operator adjusts the imaging unit 1 so that the view seen from the front window and the driving condition (speedometer) can be entered while viewing the display unit 4 with the movable support unit 3. The display unit 4 uses the light source of the backlight unit 10 to project the captured image on the liquid crystal panel unit 11 and determines and displays the focal length of the image by the optical system unit 12 as necessary. The driver (driver) can take a picture while looking at the photographed object (front) and the display unit 4 as necessary. At the time of photographing, the photographing is started by pressing the recording button of the recording unit 5 or the recording button of the remote control 7, and the video and audio signals are transmitted to the recording unit 5 through the connection code 6, and the recording unit 5 Be recorded.
As described above, according to this embodiment, the image pickup unit is positioned near the driver's or passenger's seat, or at a position where the driver can check the driving situation, thereby capturing the scenery in the traveling direction of the vehicle. can do. Also, there is no need for a passenger to take a picture.
Embodiment 2 Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a video camera showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 4 denotes a display unit, 5 denotes a recording unit, and 6 denotes a connection code. The above is the same as the configuration in FIG. The difference from the configuration of FIG. 1 is that an integrated imaging unit 1 and microphone unit 2 can be mounted on the head. Further, a wearing band 9 may be attached as needed.
The operation of the video camera configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. The operation is almost the same as the operation of the configuration shown in FIG. 2, except that the imaging unit 1 integrated with the microphone unit 2 for photographing can be mounted on the head, so that the photographer can shoot in the direction facing the photographer. can do.
[0015] As described above, the main body of the microphone-integrated imaging section is head-mounted, so that more accurate imaging can be performed.
In the first and second embodiments, the connection cord 6 is wired, but may be wireless. Further, the recording section 5 may be integrated with the main body.
[0017]
As described above, in the video camera of the present invention, the microphone-integrated imaging unit is installed near the viewpoint of the driver or the passenger in the car, or at a position where the driving situation can be checked. Therefore, it is possible to take pictures of the scenery, driving conditions, etc. while riding a car without a passenger.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a video camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the video camera according to the first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a conventional video camera; FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a head mounted type according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 imaging unit 2 microphone unit 3 movable support unit 4 display unit 5 recording unit 6 connection cord 7 remote control 8 speaker 9 mounting band 10 backlight unit 11 liquid crystal panel unit 12 optical system unit 13 driver seat

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車の運転手もしくは、助手席の人の視点近く、または運転状況等が、確認できる位置に、マイク部と撮像部を設け、また任意の場所に設けた表示部及び、記録部とマイク部及び撮像部を、接続コードによって接続したビデオカメラ。A microphone section and an imaging section are provided near the viewpoint of the driver of the car or the passenger seat, or at a position where the driving situation can be confirmed, and a display section, a recording section, a microphone section, A video camera in which the imaging unit is connected by a connection cord. マイク一体型の撮像部を、車の運転手及び助手席の人の頭部に装着することの出来る構成にした、請求項1記載のビデオカメラ。2. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein the microphone-integrated imaging unit is configured to be mounted on the heads of a driver and a passenger in a car.
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