JPS62235880A - Video camera - Google Patents

Video camera

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JPS62235880A
JPS62235880A JP61078304A JP7830486A JPS62235880A JP S62235880 A JPS62235880 A JP S62235880A JP 61078304 A JP61078304 A JP 61078304A JP 7830486 A JP7830486 A JP 7830486A JP S62235880 A JPS62235880 A JP S62235880A
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light receiving
receiving part
camera
remote control
receiving section
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Katsutoshi Tozaki
戸崎 勝利
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Fujifilm Holdings Corp
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Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To protect a light receiving part from stain or damage by constituting the light receiving part so as to be buried in a camera ]during non selection of a remote control mode. CONSTITUTION:The light receiving part 5 for receiving infrared ray from an external remote control unit 20 is disposed on the top part of the camera main body 1. The light receiving part 5 moves between two points set along the vertical direction (direction shown by an arrow A) of the camera and the respective positions are disposed so as to be suitably selected. Namely, the light receiving part 5 has a construction of a hop up system, what is called in which the first position of the light receiving part 5 buried in the camera by being pressed and the second position of the light receiving part 5 protruding slightly from the surface of the camera by being pressed again are repeated and can be optionally selected. The light receiving part 5 has an integrally disposed display means 5b consisting of an LED on a light receiving part integrated detection part 5a. The light receiving part 5 is supported by a shaft 6 and constantly energized upward by a compression spring.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 (産業上の利用分野) 本発明はビデオカメラに関し、特にワイヤレス方式のリ
モートコントロール機構を備えたビデオカメラに関する
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a video camera, and more particularly to a video camera equipped with a wireless remote control mechanism.

(従来技術) 近年、ビデオカメラが普及している。また、ビデオテー
プレコーダを組込んで一体化したカメラ一体型ビデオも
発売されている。これら機器にり%−):fント田−ル
機能を付加することにより、カメラ用途は更に拡大され
る。従来のビデオカメラに於けるリモートコントロール
機構は、カメラとリモートコント四−ル・ユニットとを
ケーブル接読したものであった。
(Prior Art) Video cameras have become popular in recent years. In addition, camera-integrated video cameras with built-in video tape recorders are also available. By adding a function to these devices, the applications of the camera can be further expanded. A conventional remote control mechanism for a video camera is a cable connection between the camera and the remote control unit.

(発明が解決しようとする問題点) しかしながら、このようにケーブル接続したものでは、
例えばカメラをセツティングの都度、ケーブルの取外し
及び接続を行わなければならず、取扱い或いは機動性に
照点がある。
(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, with this cable connection,
For example, each time a camera is set up, cables must be disconnected and connected, making handling and maneuverability an issue.

そこで、例えば受光センナによる所謂ワイヤレス・リモ
コン方式を考慮することが出来るが、このようなワイヤ
レス方式では前記受光センサに常時電圧が供給されてい
なければならない。しがしながら、ビデオカメラは通常
の使用に於て電池を電源としているため、電流消費を極
カ抑える必要があり、この点で前述したように常時電圧
を印加しなければならないワイヤレス方式の採用には問
題があった。
Therefore, for example, a so-called wireless remote control method using a light receiving sensor may be considered, but in such a wireless method, voltage must be constantly supplied to the light receiving sensor. However, since video cameras use batteries as a power source during normal use, it is necessary to minimize current consumption, and in this regard, as mentioned above, the wireless method, which requires constant voltage application, has been adopted. There was a problem.

また、特にビデオ一体型カメラにワイヤレス方式を採用
した場合、リモートコントロール・ユニットからの制御
が確実に行われていることの確認が、カメラより離れた
リモートコントロール・ユニットの操作位置からなされ
ないと、録画ミス等のトラブルの多発を招く。
In addition, especially when a wireless system is adopted for an integrated video camera, it is necessary to confirm that control from the remote control unit is being performed reliably from the operating position of the remote control unit that is far from the camera. This leads to frequent troubles such as recording errors.

従って本発明の目的は、機動性及び取扱性が改善できる
と共に省電力化が実現でき、かつ録画ミス等の発生も防
止できるリモートコントロール方式を備えたビデオカメ
ラを提供することにある。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a video camera equipped with a remote control system that can improve mobility and handling, reduce power consumption, and prevent recording errors.

(問題点を解決するための手段) すなわち、本発明の上記目的は、ワイヤレス・り七フン
・ユニットを用いて制御可能なビデオカメラに於て、本
体に取付けられた受光部が押圧により本体内に埋入され
る第1の位置及び本体外面より突出する第2の位置を有
し、前記第2の位置が選択されたときに少なくともリモ
コン操作を受容する前記受光部と、リモコン・モードを
表示する表示手段とが動作可能に設けられていることを
特徴とするビデオカメラにより達成される。
(Means for Solving the Problems) That is, the above object of the present invention is to provide a video camera that can be controlled using a wireless camera unit, in which the light receiving section attached to the main body is pressed into the main body. and a second position protruding from the outer surface of the main body, the light receiving unit receiving at least a remote control operation when the second position is selected, and displaying a remote control mode. This is achieved by a video camera characterized in that it is operably provided with a display means for displaying.

(実施例) 以下、図面により本発明の実施例について詳説する。(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

なお、本実施例ではカメラ一体型ビデオを例示して説明
する。
In this embodiment, a camera-integrated video will be described as an example.

第1図は本発明の1実施例であるカメラ一体型ビデオ1
0を示す。このカメラ一体型ビデオ10は、従来装置と
略同様に構成されており、従って本発明に直接係わらな
い点についての説明は簡単に述べる。カメラ本体1の前
面には撮影レンズ2及びマイク3が取り付けられており
、本体側面にはビュー7アインダー4及び主電源スイッ
チ14が配設されている。また、図示しないがカメラ内
にはビデオテープが装填されており、撮影画像の録画及
び再生が行われる。
FIG. 1 shows a camera-integrated video 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
Indicates 0. This camera-integrated video 10 is constructed in substantially the same manner as the conventional device, and therefore, a brief description will be given of points that are not directly related to the present invention. A photographing lens 2 and a microphone 3 are attached to the front of the camera body 1, and a view 7 indexer 4 and a main power switch 14 are arranged on the side of the camera body. Further, although not shown, a videotape is loaded in the camera, and captured images are recorded and played back.

前記カメラ本体1の頂部には、外部リモコン・ユニット
20からの赤外光を受光する受光部5が配設されている
A light receiving section 5 that receives infrared light from an external remote control unit 20 is disposed at the top of the camera body 1.

前記受光部5はカメラの上下方向(図中、矢印人で示す
方向)に沿って設定された2点間を移動し、それぞれの
位置が適宜選択可能に設けられている。即ち、前記受光
部5は押圧されることによりカメラ内に埋入する第1の
位置と、再度の押圧によりカメラ表面より僅かに突出す
る第2の位置が繰り返し任意に選択できる所謂ホップ・
アップ方式の構造からなっている。また、前記受光部5
は受光素子が組込まれた検出部5a上にLIDからなる
表示手段5bを一体型に設けている。
The light receiving section 5 moves between two points set along the vertical direction of the camera (the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), and each position is provided so that it can be selected as appropriate. That is, the light-receiving part 5 has a so-called hop-off position in which a first position, where it is embedded in the camera by being pressed, and a second position, which slightly protrudes from the camera surface, can be repeatedly selected by pressing it again.
It has a top-up structure. In addition, the light receiving section 5
In this example, a display means 5b consisting of an LID is integrally provided on a detection section 5a in which a light receiving element is incorporated.

前記表示手段5bは主電源スイッチ14の入力及びリモ
コン・モードを表示する。
The display means 5b displays the input of the main power switch 14 and the remote control mode.

第2図はリモコン回路を含む制御系を図示しており、本
図により前記受光部5を更に説明する。
FIG. 2 shows a control system including a remote control circuit, and the light receiving section 5 will be further explained with reference to this figure.

前記受光部5は軸6に支持され、かつ圧縮バネ7により
常時上方に付勢されるようになっている。
The light receiving section 5 is supported by a shaft 6, and is always urged upward by a compression spring 7.

また、図面を簡明にするために図示することはしない、
が、受光部5はロック手段により前述の第1の位置及び
第2の位置でそれぞれ掛止するように設けられている。
Also, for the sake of simplicity, the drawings are not illustrated.
However, the light receiving portion 5 is provided so as to be latched at the first position and the second position, respectively, by locking means.

従って、前記受光部5は頂部が下方へ押圧される度にそ
れぞれの位置を交互に選択する。
Therefore, each position of the light receiving part 5 is alternately selected each time the top part is pressed downward.

この制御系は、前記受光部5の動きに連係して2接点が
交互に切替かるスタンバイ・スイッチ8と、前記主電源
スイッチ14を備えている。
This control system includes a standby switch 8 whose two contacts are alternately switched in conjunction with the movement of the light receiving section 5, and the main power switch 14.

前記主電源スイッチ14は、リモコン・モードの選択に
係わらず前記カメラ一体型ビデオ10を操作可能にする
ため、後述するcptr12及びLII!D駆動回路1
3に電源9を供給するように構成されている。
The main power switch 14 enables the camera-integrated video 10 to be operated regardless of the remote control mode selection, so the main power switch 14 is connected to the cptr 12 and LII! which will be described later. D drive circuit 1
The power supply 9 is configured to be supplied to the power source 3.

一方、リモコン・モードが選択されると、本図に図示し
たように受光部5が第2の位置に設定されてスタンバイ
・スイッチ8が導通される。この際、前記主電源スイッ
チ14も入力されており、電源は更に検出部5a及び増
幅器11からなるリモコン回路にも供給される。このよ
うな状態で外部リモートコントロール・ユニット20(
第111iU)が操作されると、検出部5&はリモート
コントロール・ユニット20から発せられる赤外光を検
出し、光電変換した信号を増幅器11を介してOFυ1
2に送出する。
On the other hand, when the remote control mode is selected, the light receiving section 5 is set to the second position and the standby switch 8 is turned on as shown in the figure. At this time, the main power switch 14 is also input, and the power is further supplied to the remote control circuit consisting of the detection section 5a and the amplifier 11. In this state, the external remote control unit 20 (
When the 111iU) is operated, the detection unit 5& detects the infrared light emitted from the remote control unit 20, and sends the photoelectrically converted signal to the OFυ1 via the amplifier 11.
Send to 2.

[記aptr12はリモートコントロール・二二ット2
0からの指令に基づいて各種信号を出力し、後段の撮像
系及び記録・再生系の動作を制御する。
[The aptr12 is a remote control/22bit 2
It outputs various signals based on commands from 0 and controls the operations of the subsequent imaging system and recording/reproducing system.

また、前記apv12は前記L11iD駆動回路13ヲ
制御シ、リモートコントロール・ユニ7)20からの指
令が発せられると表示手段5bを点滅させる。この際、
表示手段513は、主電源の入力表示と識別させるため
に、主電源の入力表示では点灯し、リモコン指令では点
滅表示するように区分けされている。なお、上記実施例
の如く、1つのLEDで2つのモードを識別表示する代
りに、例えば色の異なる!!!数個のLffDによりそ
れぞれのモード表示を識別するように構成することも出
来る。また、主電源のON / OFア及びリモコン・
モードの表示の他に、撮影開始/停止、電動ズームの望
遠/広角偏位、ビデオテープレコーダの録画開始/停止
及び再生/早送り7巻戻し/一時停止等の複数の識別表
示を行うようにしてもよい。
Further, the apv 12 controls the L11iD drive circuit 13 and causes the display means 5b to blink when a command is issued from the remote control unit 7) 20. On this occasion,
The display means 513 is divided so that it lights up when the main power input is displayed and blinks when the remote control command is received, in order to distinguish it from the main power input display. Note that instead of using one LED to distinguish between the two modes as in the above embodiment, for example, the two modes may be displayed in different colors! ! ! It is also possible to configure each mode display to be identified by several LffDs. In addition, the main power ON/OFF and remote control
In addition to displaying the mode, multiple identification displays such as start/stop of shooting, telephoto/wide-angle deviation of electric zoom, start/stop of recording and playback/fast forward, 7 rewind/pause of video tape recorder are displayed. Good too.

前記第1図及び第2図による実施例では、前記受光部が
上下方向にのみ偏位するようにしたが、例えばリモコン
・モードが選択される第2の位置に於て、受光部をカメ
ラ水平面に沿って回転可能に設けることにより、リモコ
ン操作領域が拡大できる。
In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the light receiving section is deviated only in the vertical direction. The remote control operation area can be expanded by providing the remote controller rotatably along the .

第3図は上述の構成に基づいた受光部の1具体例で、例
えばホップアップしかつカメラ水平面に沿って回転(矢
印Bで示す)可能に設けられ、しかも光を入射させる1
側面が開放された方形体30の底部に受光素子31が配
置されており、また、方形体の内部には受光素子31に
光を集束させるミラー32が配設されている。なお、表
示手段は図示しないが同様に方形体の上部に一体に設け
られている。
FIG. 3 shows a specific example of a light receiving section based on the above-mentioned configuration.
A light receiving element 31 is disposed at the bottom of a rectangular body 30 with open sides, and a mirror 32 that focuses light on the light receiving element 31 is disposed inside the rectangular body. Although the display means is not shown, it is similarly provided integrally on the upper part of the rectangular body.

本発明はビデオカメラだけによらず電子スチルカメラに
も好適なものとなる。
The present invention is suitable not only for video cameras but also for electronic still cameras.

(発明の効果) 以上記載したとおり、本発明のビデオカメラによれば、
ワイヤレス方式のリモートコントロールを行っているの
で機動性及び取扱性が向上できる。
(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the video camera of the present invention,
Since wireless remote control is used, mobility and handling can be improved.

また、リモートコントロールを行わせるスタンバイ・ス
イッチが主電源スイッチとは別に設けられているので、
リモコン回路への電源供給がリモコン・モード時だけに
設定されて電源の省力化がはかれる。
In addition, a standby switch for remote control is provided separately from the main power switch, so
The power supply to the remote control circuit is set only in the remote control mode, which saves power.

また、リモコン・モードの非選択時に、受光部がカメラ
内に埋入するように構成しているので、受光部を汚れ或
いは破損等から防止される。更に、前記スタンバイ・ス
イッチが受光部の押圧操作により0N10IFFするの
で取扱性を良くしている。
Furthermore, since the light receiving section is configured to be embedded within the camera when the remote control mode is not selected, the light receiving section is protected from dirt or damage. Furthermore, since the standby switch turns 0N10IFF by pressing the light receiving section, ease of handling is improved.

また、表示手段の付加により、リモコン動作がカメラよ
り離れた位置から目視でき、録画ミス等のトラブルを回
避できる。
Furthermore, by adding a display means, remote control operations can be visually observed from a position distant from the camera, and troubles such as recording errors can be avoided.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図は、本発明の1実施例によるビデオカメラの外観
斜視図、 第2図は、第1図の実施例の要部を説明する回路構成図
、 第3図は受光部の他の構成を示す斜視図である。 1・・カメラ本体    5・・受光部5 、−・検出
部    5b・・表示手段(L x D)8・・スタ
ンバイ・スイッチ 9・−電 源     1o・・カメラ一体型ビデオ1
1・・増幅器     12・oPry13・・LED
駆動回路 14・・主電源スイッチ30・・方形体  
   31・・受光素子32・・ミラー
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a video camera according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a circuit configuration diagram illustrating the main parts of the embodiment of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is another configuration of the light receiving section. FIG. 1. Camera body 5. Light receiving section 5, -. Detection section 5b.. Display means (L x D) 8.. Standby switch 9. - Power supply 1o.. Camera integrated video 1
1..Amplifier 12.oPry13..LED
Drive circuit 14... Main power switch 30... Square body
31... Light receiving element 32... Mirror

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] ワイヤレス・リモコン・ユニットを用いて制御可能なビ
デオカメラに於て、本体に取付けられた受光部が押圧に
より本体内に埋入される第1の位置及び本体外面より突
出する第2の位置を採り、前記第2の位置が選択された
ときに少なくともリモコン操作を受容する前記受光部と
、リモコン・モードを表示する表示手段とが動作可能に
設けられていることを特徴とするビデオカメラ。
In a video camera that can be controlled using a wireless remote control unit, the light receiving section attached to the main body takes a first position where it is embedded into the main body by pressure and a second position where it protrudes from the outer surface of the main body. . A video camera, wherein the light receiving section that receives at least a remote control operation when the second position is selected, and a display means that displays a remote control mode are operable.
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JPH0652284U (en) * 1991-12-19 1994-07-15 三洋電機株式会社 Remote receiver
US5515100A (en) * 1991-12-26 1996-05-07 Sony Corporation Single-unit video camera-recorder with automatic control of power supply to light receiver
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JPS60119155U (en) * 1984-01-20 1985-08-12 旭光学工業株式会社 Optical remote controller receiving device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH01269372A (en) * 1988-04-21 1989-10-26 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Remote controller for video camera
JPH0652284U (en) * 1991-12-19 1994-07-15 三洋電機株式会社 Remote receiver
US5515100A (en) * 1991-12-26 1996-05-07 Sony Corporation Single-unit video camera-recorder with automatic control of power supply to light receiver
JP2008164817A (en) * 2006-12-27 2008-07-17 Fujinon Corp Lens device and lens system

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