JP6940079B2 - Desk lamp type camera device and recording system - Google Patents

Description

The techniques disclosed herein relate to desk lamp camera devices and recording systems.

As an example of a device in which a desk lamp and a camera are integrated, Patent Document 1 below discloses a lighting device including a light source for illuminating a desk and a desk camera for detecting an illuminance distribution on the desk. The lighting device according to Patent Document 1 can calculate the position of a light source that minimizes the dispersion of the illuminance distribution based on a desk image or the like obtained by a desk camera.

International Publication No. 2016/117593

The inventors of the present application have considered, for example, when a defect is found in a manual product evaluation, a moving image of the operator's hand is taken in order to accurately reproduce the defect. In order to obtain a clearer moving image, it is conceivable to shoot while illuminating the operator's hand. In that case, if the light is irradiated from a position away from the worker like a lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling, the hand is hidden by the worker's head or the like, which is inconvenient.

Therefore, as described in Patent Document 1, by using a desk lamp type camera device in which a desk lamp and a camera are integrated, it is conceivable to shoot a moving image while irradiating light from the vicinity of an operator.

By the way, when the above-mentioned defect is found, it is necessary for the operator to control the moving image shooting in order to save the moving image file recording the work before and after the finding inside and outside the device. In that case, in order to smoothly reflect the intention of the operator, it is necessary not only to integrate the desk lamp and the camera but also to devise a method for controlling the moving image shooting with the minimum operation.

The technique disclosed here has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to smoothly control video recording according to the intention of an operator in a desk lamp type camera device.

The present disclosure relates to a desk lamp type camera device. This electric stand type camera device is provided with a pedestal portion, an arm portion extending upward from the pedestal portion, a light source provided at the tip of the arm portion, and an irradiation direction of the light source provided at the tip of the arm portion. It includes a camera unit having an imaging optical axis extending along the above and configured to shoot a moving image, and a trigger switch provided on the pedestal part and controlling the moving image shooting by the camera unit.

The desk lamp type camera device according to the present disclosure functions like a so-called desk lamp by providing a light source at the tip of an arm portion extending from a pedestal portion, and at the same time, by providing a camera portion at the tip thereof, it is integrated with the desk lamp. It also functions as a computerized camera device.

Then, according to the above configuration, by extending the imaging optical axis of the camera unit along the irradiation direction of the light source, it is possible to irradiate the light toward the imaging range of the camera unit. As a result, it is possible to shoot a moving image while illuminating the shooting range, and it becomes possible to clearly record the work. Further, by providing both the light source and the camera unit at the tip of the arm unit, it is possible to reduce the deviation between the irradiation range of the light source and the imaging range of the camera unit.

Further, according to the above configuration, by providing the trigger switch on the pedestal portion instead of providing the trigger switch near the camera portion, the camera can be positioned even when the camera portion is adjusted in position via the arm portion. Regardless of the arrangement of the parts, the trigger switch can be operated by fumbling, for example. As a result, the operations required for shooting control can be easily and quickly performed, and moving image shooting can be smoothly controlled according to the intention of the operator.

The present disclosure also relates to a desk lamp type camera device different from the desk lamp type camera device. This electric stand type camera device is provided with a pedestal portion, an arm portion extending upward from the pedestal portion, a light source provided at the tip of the arm portion, and an irradiation direction of the light source provided at the tip of the arm portion. It includes a camera unit having an imaging optical axis extending along the above and configured to shoot a moving image, and a trigger switch operated by a user's leg to control the moving image shooting by the camera unit.

The desk lamp type camera device according to the present disclosure functions like a so-called desk lamp by providing a light source at the tip of an arm portion extending from a pedestal portion, and at the same time, by providing a camera portion at the tip thereof, it is integrated with the desk lamp. It also functions as a computerized camera device.

Then, according to the above configuration, by extending the imaging optical axis of the camera unit along the irradiation direction of the light source, it is possible to irradiate the light toward the imaging range of the camera unit. As a result, it is possible to shoot a moving image while illuminating the shooting range, and it becomes possible to clearly record the work. Further, by providing both the light source and the camera unit at the tip of the arm unit, it is possible to reduce the deviation between the irradiation range of the light source and the imaging range of the camera unit.

Further, according to the above configuration, the position of the camera unit is adjusted via the arm unit by providing the trigger switch at the user's feet instead of providing the trigger switch in the vicinity of the camera unit. However, the trigger switch can be operated quickly regardless of the arrangement of the camera unit. As a result, the operations required for shooting control can be easily and quickly performed, and moving image shooting can be smoothly controlled according to the intention of the operator.

Further, according to the above configuration, by configuring the trigger switch so as to be operated by the leg of the user, for example, even when the work is performed with both hands, the trigger is performed without interrupting the work. The switch can be operated.

The term "operation by the user's legs" includes any operation by the user's toes, the operation by the user's lower legs, and the operation by the user's upper legs.

Further, the desk lamp type camera device may include a voice input unit for inputting voice and a control unit for controlling moving image shooting by the camera unit based on the voice input to the voice input unit. good.

According to this configuration, it is possible to control the moving image shooting by the utterance of the operator without operating the trigger switch. As a result, it is possible to control the moving image shooting with less operation, which is advantageous in smoothly controlling the moving image shooting according to the intention of the operator.

Further, the light source may be composed of a plurality of LED light sources, and the plurality of LED light sources may be arranged so as to surround the imaging optical axis.

According to this configuration, the directivity of the irradiation light is increased by using the LED light source. As a result, the deviation between the irradiation range of the light source and the image pickup range of the camera unit can be further suppressed, which is advantageous in making the operator visually recognize the image pickup range of the camera unit.

Further, according to the above configuration, by arranging the LED light source so as to surround the imaging optical axis, the irradiation range of the LED light source and the imaging range of the camera unit can be substantially matched. This is advantageous in making the operator visually recognize the imaging range.

Further, the desk lamp type camera device may save a moving image file in which the contents of shooting by the camera unit are recorded each time the trigger switch is operated.

The storage destination of the moving image file may be a recording medium (for example, a flash memory) provided inside the desk lamp type camera device, or a device (for example, a personal computer) provided outside the desk lamp type camera device. good.

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily manage the contents of shooting by the camera unit.

Further, the desk lamp type camera device is provided on the pedestal portion and further includes an information input unit that accepts input by the user, and links information to each moving image file based on the input to the information input unit. , May be.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the usability of the moving image file by the operator as a user.

The present disclosure also relates to a recording system. The recording system includes a desk lamp type camera device and an external terminal that is electrically connected to the desk lamp type camera device and accepts input by a user, and is based on the input to the external terminal. Controls video recording by the camera unit.

According to this configuration, it is possible to control video recording via an external terminal, so that it is possible to improve the usability of the desk lamp type camera device by the operator as a user.

As described above, according to the desk lamp type camera device, it is possible to smoothly control the moving image shooting according to the intention of the operator.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a recording system. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an desk lamp type camera device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the tip of the arm portion as viewed from below. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electric stunt type camera device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an editing screen of a moving image file. FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a modified example of the electric stunt type camera device. FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3 illustrating the tip of the arm portion according to the modified example.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The following description is an example.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the overall configuration of the recording system S. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the recording system S according to the present embodiment includes one or more electric stand type camera devices (hereinafter, simply referred to as “camera devices”) 1 and one provided for each camera device 1. It includes a file server 102 for transmitting and receiving data between the above client terminals 101 and each client terminal 101, and a development terminal 103 for transmitting and receiving data between the file servers 102.

Of these, the camera device 1 and the client terminal 101 can be used, for example, by a person in charge of QA (Quality Assurance) as a worker. On the other hand, the development terminal 103 can be used by the person in charge of development. The QA staff and the development staff can send and receive data via the file server 102.

The camera device 1 is a device capable of taking a moving image of work performed on a predetermined installation surface F, such as manual work for product evaluation. The camera device 1 newly saves a moving image file in which the shooting content is recorded, and transmits the moving image file to the client terminal 101 in a predetermined file format.

The client terminal 101 is electrically connected to the camera device 1 and is configured to receive an input by a QA person (user). Specifically, the client terminal 101 according to the present embodiment is provided for each camera device 1 and is connected to the corresponding camera device 1 by wire or wirelessly. Each client terminal 101 can send and receive data to and from each camera device 1. The client terminal 101 can be configured by using various computers such as a desktop computer, a laptop computer, and a tablet computer. The client terminal 101 is an example of the "external terminal" in this embodiment.

Further, the recording system S can control the camera device 1 via the client terminal 101. For example, the recording system S according to the present embodiment controls the moving image shooting by the camera unit 3 described later in the camera device 1 based on the input to the client terminal 101 (particularly, the operation input via the keyboard, the pointing device, etc.). can do.

Further, as described above, the moving image file is transmitted to the client terminal 101. The video file can be edited or the file name of the video file can be changed based on the input to the client terminal 101. The moving image file transmitted to the client terminal 101 is uploaded to the file server 102 via the terminal 101.

The file server 102 is connected to each client terminal 101 by wire or wirelessly, and centrally manages moving image files uploaded from each client terminal 101. The moving image file managed by the file server 102 can be downloaded by the development terminal 103.

The development terminal 103 is connected to the file server 102 by wire or wirelessly, and can download the moving image files aggregated in the file server 102 and play them back.

Here, the camera device 1 according to the present embodiment has been devised in various ways in order to improve operability and the like when shooting a moving image. Hereinafter, among the ingenuity applied to the camera device 1, the configuration related to moving image shooting will be described in detail.

<Camera device>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the camera device 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the tip 12a of the arm portion 12 as viewed from below. Further, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the camera device 1.

In the following description, "upper" refers to the upper side of the paper in FIG. 2, and "lower" refers to the lower side of the paper in FIG. In other figures, the directions corresponding to these are referred to as "upper" and "lower", respectively.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4, the camera device 1 includes a pedestal portion 11 installed on the installation surface F, an arm portion 12 extending from the pedestal portion 11, and a light source provided at the tip end 12a of the arm portion 12. 2 and a camera unit 3 and a trigger switch 4 provided on the pedestal unit 11 are provided.

Of these, the pedestal portion 11 is configured in a plate shape that can be placed on the installation surface F. Specifically, the pedestal portion 11 according to the present embodiment is formed in a substantially disk shape, and the arm portion 12 extends from the outer peripheral surface thereof. Further, a LAN cable C1 connected to the client terminal 101 and a power cable (not shown) connected to an external power supply (not shown) are connected to the outer peripheral surface of the pedestal portion 11.

The arm portion 12 extends upward from the outer peripheral surface of the pedestal portion 11. Hereinafter, in the arm portion 12, the end portion connected to the pedestal portion 11 is referred to as a “base end”, and the end portion (upper end portion) opposite to the “base end” is referred to as a “tip”. Hereinafter, the reference numeral “12a” is attached to the tip of the arm portion 12.

Specifically, the arm portion 12 according to the present embodiment can reversibly bend the portion on the tip 12a side thereof, and the direction in which the arm portion 12 extends and the angle at which the tip 12a faces can be adjusted. Further, the tip 12a of the arm portion 12 is formed in a substantially disk shape, and when the camera device 1 shoots a moving image, the lower surface thereof is adjusted so as to face the installation surface F.

The light source 2 is provided at the tip 12a of the arm portion 12 and is configured to illuminate the installation surface F. Specifically, the light source 2 according to the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of LED light sources, and is arranged so as to surround the imaging optical axis A1 in the camera unit 3. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of LED light sources forming the light source 2 are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction along the peripheral edge of the lower surface of the tip 12a of the arm portion 12, respectively. The light source 2 receives power by pressing the power switch 5 provided near the base end of the arm portion 12 to emit light, and irradiates the light toward the installation surface F.

The camera unit 3 is provided at the tip 12a of the arm unit 12, has an imaging optical axis A1 extending along the irradiation direction A2 of the light source 2, and is configured to take a moving image of the installation surface F. Specifically, the camera unit 3 according to the present embodiment is housed in a housing 30 provided at the tip 12a of the arm unit 12, and continuously captures a moving image of the work performed on the installation surface F.

More specifically, the camera unit 3 includes an image pickup lens 31 that forms an image of a subject made of a product or the like to be evaluated, an image pickup element 32 that photoelectrically converts an optical image of the subject into an image signal, and various processes for the image signal. It has a signal processing unit 33 and a signal processing unit 33.

Of these, the image pickup lens 31 collects light from the subject and causes it to enter the image pickup element 32. The image pickup lens 31 according to the present embodiment is used in a posture in which the tip 12a of the arm portion 12 is exposed and the lens surface is directed downward. The imaging optical axis A1 penetrating the lens surface of the imaging lens 31 extends substantially parallel to the irradiation direction A2 of the light source 2.

The image sensor 32 generates an electric signal (image signal) by photoelectrically converting an optical image of a subject by a plurality of pixels arranged on the light receiving surface thereof. Specifically, the image sensor 32 can be realized by using a CCD image sensor, a CMOS image sensor, or the like.

The signal processing unit 33 is configured to perform processing such as A / D conversion, white balance adjustment, and color separation on the image signal generated by the image sensor 32. Specifically, the signal processing unit 33 can be realized by using an IC (Integrated Circuit), an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integration Circuit), or the like.

The camera unit 3 contains data of a memory 6a that temporarily records the image signal processed by the signal processing unit 33 in frame units, and a recording medium 6b that continuously records the image signal recorded in the memory 6a. It is connected so that it can be sent and received. The recording medium 6b is not essential. The image signal may be uploaded to the client terminal 101 or the file server 102 without going through the recording medium 6b.

Of these, the memory 6a can be realized by using, for example, a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or an SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). Further, the recording medium 6b can be realized by using a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory.

The camera unit 3 operates when the power switch 5 for causing the light source 2 to emit light is pressed, and starts shooting a moving image on the installation surface F. The content captured by the camera unit 3 is stored in the memory 6a, the recording medium 6b, or the like as a moving image file described later. The camera unit 3 may start video recording at the timing when the power cable is connected to the external power supply, not at the timing when the power switch 5 is pressed.

The camera unit 3 is also electrically connected to the control unit 100. The moving image shooting by the camera unit 3 is controlled by a signal input from the control unit 100. The control unit 100 can be realized by using an IC (Integrated Circuit), an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integration Circuit), or the like, similarly to the signal processing unit 33. The control unit 100 and the signal processing unit 33 may be integrally configured.

A trigger switch 4, a microphone 7, and the above-mentioned light source (LED light source) 2 are electrically connected to the control unit 100 according to the present embodiment. The light source 2 and the camera unit 3 can be controlled via the control unit 100 based on the inputs to the trigger switch 4 and the microphone 7.

Of these, the trigger switch 4 is composed of two types of switches. Specifically, the camera device 1 according to the present embodiment has a button switch 41 and a pedal switch 42 as the trigger switch 4.

Of these, the button switch 41 is provided on the pedestal portion 11 and can control the moving image shooting by the camera portion 3. Specifically, the button switch 41 according to the present embodiment is arranged at the center of the upper surface of the pedestal portion 11 and is configured as a push button protruding upward.

On the other hand, the pedal switch 42 is configured to be operated by the legs of the QA person (user) (for example, the user's toes, lower legs or thighs), and like the button switch 41, the camera unit. It is possible to control the moving image shooting by 3. Specifically, the pedal switch 42 according to the present embodiment is arranged at the feet of the user, and is configured as a pedal that can be operated by the feet of the user. The pedal switch 42 is electrically connected to the control unit 100 via the connection cable C2.

In the following description, the description related to the operation of the trigger switch 4 is common to the time when the button switch 41 is operated and the time when the pedal switch 42 is operated.

When the trigger switch 4 is operated, the moving image shooting by the camera unit 3 is controlled as described above. Specifically, when the trigger switch 4 is operated, the control unit 100 inputs a control signal to the camera unit 3 and saves a moving image file in which the shooting contents of the camera unit 3 are recorded. The moving image shooting by the camera unit 3 is continued without being stopped even after the trigger switch 4 is operated. Since the moving image shooting itself is not stopped, the moving image file can be repeatedly saved each time the trigger switch 4 is operated.

Further, when the trigger switch 4 is operated, the control unit 100 can input a control signal to the light source 2 to blink the light source 2. In addition, when the trigger switch 4 is operated, the control unit 100 can input a control signal to the speaker 8 and generate a shutter sound from the speaker 8.

The microphone 7 is provided on the pedestal portion 11 and is configured so that a voice (for example, a voice of a QA person in charge) is input from the outside. When a predetermined voice is input to the microphone 7, the control unit 100 generates a control signal based on the voice input to the microphone 7. The control unit 100 inputs the control signal to the camera unit 3 and controls the moving image shooting by the camera unit 3. Specifically, the moving image file is saved based on the voice input to the microphone 7 as in the case where the trigger switch 4 is operated. The moving image shooting by the camera unit 3 is continued without being stopped even after the predetermined sound is input to the microphone 7. The microphone 7 is an example of the “voice input unit” in the present embodiment.

Further, when a predetermined voice is input to the microphone 7, the control unit 100 can blink the light source 2 or generate a shutter sound from the speaker 8 in the same manner as when the trigger switch 4 is operated. ..

As described above, the control unit 100 according to the present embodiment saves a moving image file in which the contents of shooting by the camera unit 3 are recorded each time the trigger switch 4 is operated. That is, the control unit 100 saves the same number of moving image files as the number of times the trigger switch 4 is operated and the number of times a predetermined voice is input to the microphone 7.

The playback time of each moving image file is a predetermined period (hereinafter, these timings are collectively referred to as "trigger timing") including the timing when the trigger switch 4 is operated or the timing when a predetermined sound is input to the microphone 7 (hereinafter, these timings are collectively referred to as "trigger timing"). For example, it can be set as a combination of a predetermined period before the trigger timing and a predetermined period after the trigger timing). Further, an image showing a shooting time (date of trigger timing) can be embedded in the moving image file saved by the control unit 100.

As a method of saving the moving image file, one of the above-mentioned "loop recording mode" irrelevant to the trigger timing and the "trigger mode" using the trigger timing can be selected. This selection can be made, for example, by the client terminal 101.

Here, the "loop recording mode" is a recording mode in which the shooting contents are repeatedly overwritten and saved on the recording medium 6b at predetermined shooting periods. Further, in the "trigger mode", the shooting contents are temporarily stored in the memory 6a at the time of moving image shooting, and when the trigger switch 4 or the like is operated, the shooting contents over a predetermined period including the trigger timing are stored in the recording medium 6b. This is a recording mode that saves continuously.

The moving image file thus saved is transmitted to the client terminal 101. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the client terminal 101 will be described in detail.

<Client terminal>
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an editing screen of a moving image file. The client terminal 101 according to the present embodiment can display thumbnail images of each moving image file, make settings related to moving image shooting, and edit the moving image file. Specifically, in the client terminal 101, application software as illustrated in FIG. 5 can be used.

In the application software, for example, the shooting time of each moving image file can be set, the shooting content can be displayed in real time on the display screen R, and the moving image file can be played back in the display area R. By providing the sensor in the camera device 1, it is possible to rotate the moving image so as to be in the line of sight of the person in charge of QA when playing back the moving image file.

Further, by clicking the button B1 during the moving image shooting, the control signal can be input from the client terminal 101 to the camera unit 3 and the moving image file in which the shooting contents by the camera unit 3 are recorded can be saved. In this case, the timing at which the button B1 is clicked is set to the trigger timing described above. Further, by clicking the button B1 at the time of playing back the moving image file, the editing point for editing can be marked on the moving image file.

Further, the client terminal 101 can edit each moving image file and add information such as memo writing by operating the button B2 after shooting the moving image, for example. The client terminal 101 can also set a file name for each moving image file by inputting characters in the input field B3.

The configuration as described above is common to each of the plurality of client terminals 101 illustrated in FIG. The moving image file edited on each client terminal 101 is uploaded to the file server 102. Here, in order to improve the usability of the moving image file, it is conceivable to associate the number (device ID) unique to the plurality of camera devices 1 with the moving image file saved by the control unit 100 of each camera device 1. Be done.

Therefore, the camera device 1 according to the present embodiment generates IC tag information unique to each camera device 1 at the time of moving image shooting, and stores the IC tag information and the moving image file in association with each other. By making the IC tag information different for each camera device 1, each camera device 1 can be associated with a moving image file. Further, in the recording system S according to the present embodiment, a moving image file can be integrated for each camera device 1.

<Operation of camera device and recording system>
When using the camera device 1, the person in charge of QA installs the pedestal portion 11 on the setting surface F on which the work is performed, and adjusts the angle of the arm portion 12. After that, when the person in charge of QA presses the power switch 5, the light source 2 emits light and the camera unit 3 starts shooting a moving image. While the camera unit 3 is shooting a moving image, the QA person in charge starts manual product evaluation.

After that, when a defect in the product is found, the QA person in charge operates the trigger switch 4, utters a predetermined voice, or clicks the button B1 on the client terminal 101. As a result, in the camera device 1, a moving image file in which the contents of shooting by the camera unit 3 are recorded is saved. The moving image file thus saved is sent to the client terminal 101.

The moving image file sent to the client terminal 101 is uploaded to the file server 102 with the file name and the like set via the client terminal 101. Here, by associating the IC tag information with the moving image file, it becomes possible to identify which device of the plurality of camera devices 1 has a problem. The moving image file may be uploaded from the camera device 1 to the file server 102 without going through the client terminal 101.

The moving image file uploaded to the file server 102 is downloaded to the development terminal 103 as needed. The person in charge of development can grasp a defect of the product or the like by playing the moving image file downloaded to the development terminal 103. Here, by adding a memo writing or the like to the moving image file via the client terminal 101, the information can be transmitted from the QA person in charge to the development person in charge.

<Effects of camera device and recording system>
As described above, the camera device 1 according to the present embodiment functions like a so-called desk lamp by providing the light source 2 at the tip 12a of the arm portion 12 extending from the pedestal portion 11, and at the same time, the camera is at the tip 12a. By providing the unit 3, it also functions as a camera device integrated with a desk lamp.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, by extending the imaging optical axis A1 of the camera unit 3 along the irradiation direction A2 of the optical axis, it is possible to irradiate light toward the imaging range of the camera unit 3. As a result, it is possible to shoot a moving image while illuminating the imaging range, and it becomes possible to clearly record the work. Further, by providing both the light source 2 and the camera unit 3 at the tip 12a of the arm unit 12, it is possible to reduce the deviation between the irradiation range of the light source 2 and the imaging range of the camera unit 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the trigger switch 4 is not provided in the vicinity of the camera unit 3, but the trigger switch (specifically, the button switch 41) is provided in the pedestal portion 11 arranged in the vicinity of the installation surface F. By providing 4, even if the position of the camera unit 3 is adjusted via the arm unit 12, the trigger switch 4 can be operated by fumbling, for example, regardless of the arrangement of the camera unit 3. .. As a result, the operations required for shooting control can be easily and quickly performed, and moving image shooting can be smoothly controlled according to the intention of the operator.

Further, by providing the microphone 7 shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to control the moving image shooting by the operator speaking without operating the trigger switch 4. As a result, it is possible to control the moving image shooting with less operation, which is advantageous in smoothly controlling the moving image shooting according to the intention of the operator.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the directivity of the irradiation light is increased by using the light source 2 composed of the LED light source. As shown in FIG. 3, by arranging the light source 2 so as to surround the imaging optical axis A1, it is possible to further suppress the deviation between the irradiation range of the light source 2 and the imaging range of the camera unit 3, and by extension, the camera. It is advantageous for the operator to visually recognize the imaging range of the unit 3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, by arranging the button switch 41 on the upper surface of the plate-shaped pedestal portion 11, it becomes easy to operate the trigger switch 4 by fumbling. This is advantageous in smoothly controlling the moving image shooting according to the intention of the operator.

Further, in the case of such a configuration, since the button switch 41 is pressed from above the pedestal portion 11, the button switch 41 is pressed as compared with the configuration in which the button switch 41 is arranged on the side surface of the pedestal portion 11, for example. When this happens, the pedestal portion 11 becomes difficult to move. As a result, it is possible to suppress blurring in moving image shooting.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, by configuring the trigger switch (specifically, the pedal switch 42) 4 so as to be operated by the leg of the user, for example, in a state where the work is performed with both hands. Even if there is, the trigger switch 4 can be operated without interrupting the work.

Further, each time the button switch 41 or the pedal switch 42 as the trigger switch 4 is operated, the shooting contents can be easily managed by saving the moving image file in which the shooting contents by the camera unit 3 are recorded. become.

Further, since the moving image shooting can be controlled via the client terminal 101 shown in FIG. 2, the usability of the camera device 1 can be improved.

<Modification example of camera device>
Subsequently, a modified example of the camera device 1 will be described. Hereinafter, the reference numeral "1'" is added to the camera device 1 according to the modified example. Among the components of the camera device 1'related to the modified example, the components corresponding to the camera device 1 will be described by giving a reference numeral with "'". The description of such elements will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a camera device 1'according to a modified example. Further, FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3 illustrating the tip 12a'of the arm portion 12'related to the camera device 1'. As shown in FIG. 6, the camera device 1'according to the modified example includes a camera switch 9 for turning on the power to the camera unit 3'in addition to the power switch 5'for turning on the power to the light source 2'. ing. That is, when the person in charge of QA presses the camera switch 9, the moving image shooting by the camera unit 3'can be started.

Further, the camera device 1'according to the modified example further includes a tablet terminal 10 provided on the pedestal portion 11'and receiving an input by a QA person in charge (user). The camera device 1'according to the modified example can associate information with each moving image file based on the input to the tablet terminal 10. The tablet terminal 10 is an example of the "information input unit" in the modified example.

Specifically, the tablet terminal 10 is configured as a pointing device provided with a pen-shaped stylus 10a, and information can be input via the stylus 10a.

The camera device 1'according to the modified example can describe the content of the product defect on the thumbnail image of the moving image file or change the file name of each moving image file via the tablet terminal 10. As a result, the usability of the moving image file can be improved.

<< Other Embodiments >>
In the above embodiment, the configuration in which both the button switch 41 and the pedal switch 42 are provided as the trigger switch 4 is illustrated, but the present disclosure is not limited to such a configuration. The configuration may include at least one of the button switch 41 and the switch 42.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which one camera unit 3 is provided for each camera device 1 has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited to such a configuration. A plurality of camera units 3 may be provided for each camera device 1. In this case, a so-called multi-camera configuration is used, and it becomes possible to shoot a moving image even in a portion hidden in the palm or fingers of the QA person in charge.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the camera device 1 is connected to an external power source via a power cable, but for example, the camera device 1 may be provided with a charging function. With this configuration, for example, when the camera device 1 is fully charged, it can be used with the power cable disconnected. As a result, the camera device 1 can be freely carried, and the camera device 1, particularly the pedestal portion 11, can be easily installed.

1,1'Desk lamp type camera device 11,11'Pedestal part 12,12' Arm part 12a, 12a' Tip of arm part 2,2'Light source 3,3' Camera part 4, 4'Trigger switch 41, 41' Button switch (trigger switch)
42 Pedal switch (trigger switch)
7 Microphone (voice input section)
10 Tablet terminal (information input section)
100 Control unit 101 Client terminal (external terminal)
A1, A1'Imaging optical axis A2, A2' Irradiation direction F Installation surface S Recording system

Claims (6)

It is a desk lamp type camera device for shooting movies of defects found during manual product evaluation.
With the pedestal
An arm portion extending upward from the pedestal portion and
A light source provided at the tip of the arm portion and
A camera unit provided at the tip of the arm unit, having an imaging optical axis extending along the irradiation direction of the light source, and configured to shoot a moving image.
A trigger switch provided on the pedestal portion and controlling video recording by the camera portion,
A power switch for turning on the power to the light source is provided.
The trigger switch is configured as a button switch that is pressed in the vertical direction.
The power switch is configured to be pressed horizontally.
A desk lamp type camera device characterized in that a moving image file recording the contents of shooting by the camera unit is saved each time the trigger switch is operated. In the desk lamp type camera device according to claim 1.
A desk lamp type camera device that is operated by a user's leg and includes a pedal switch that controls video recording by the camera unit. In the desk lamp type camera device according to claim 1 or 2.
The voice input section where voice is input and
A desk lamp type camera device including a control unit that controls video recording by the camera unit based on a voice input to the voice input unit. In the desk lamp type camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The light source comprises a plurality of LED light sources.
A desk lamp type camera device in which the plurality of LED light sources are arranged so as to surround the imaging optical axis. In the desk lamp type camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
An information input unit provided on the pedestal unit for receiving input by the user is further provided.
A desk lamp type camera device characterized in that information is associated with each moving image file based on an input to the information input unit. The desk lamp type camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
It is provided with an external terminal that is electrically connected to the desk lamp type camera device and accepts input by the user.
A recording system characterized in that moving image shooting by the camera unit is controlled based on an input to the external terminal.

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