KR20170143064A - Night Vision Camera detachable to helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a night vision camera detachable to a helmet and a control method thereof and, more particularly, to a night vision camera which can be attached to and detached from a helmet by being mounted on a reference position of the helmet using a magnet and can be securely fixed to the helmet by using magnetic force and connector coupling force, and a control method thereof. The night vision camera detachable to the helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: the helmet; the night vision camera connected to the helmet and photographing the periphery of the helmet by amplifying stray light in a night environment; and a display unit displaying the photographed information. The night vision camera includes: a mount fixated to at least a portion of the helmet; and the magnet by which a body of the night vision camera and the mount are attached to each other with magnetism, wherein the night vision camera can be attached to and detached from the helmet by using the magnetism.

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{Night Vision Camera detachable to helmet}

The present invention relates to a night vision camera capable of being detachably attached to a helmet and a control method thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a night vision camera and a control method thereof, which can be detached and attached by mounting a magnet to a reference position of a helmet, and can be firmly fixed to a helmet using a magnetic force and a connector- ≪ / RTI >

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an image display device forms a focal point so that a virtual large-sized screen can be formed at a long distance by using a precision optical device, which is generated in a position very close to an eye, so that a user can view an enlarged virtual image An image display device.

In addition, the image display device is configured to include a see-close type in which only the image light emitted from the display device can not be seen in the surrounding environment, and a see-close mode in which the image light emitted from the display device (See-through) that can be seen.

Head-mounted display (HMD) refers to various digital devices that can be worn on the head like glasses to receive multimedia contents. Various wearable computers (Wearable Computers) have been developed in accordance with the trend of weight reduction and miniaturization of digital devices, and HMDs are also widely used. The HMD can be combined with augmented reality technology, N screen technology, etc., beyond the simple display function, to provide various convenience to the user.

For example, when a microphone and a speaker are mounted on the HMD, the user can perform a telephone conversation while wearing the HMD. Further, for example, when a camera is mounted on the HMD, the user can capture an image of a desired direction in a state in which the HMD is worn.

In addition, information such as images, moving images, etc. obtained through a night vision camera (NVC) may be displayed through the HMD.

The system that applies both NVC and HMD can be used for military purposes, but there is only one case applied to the monocular night vision system for the Army, and there is no system that includes NVC and HMD for aviation.

In addition, there is no apparatus and method for users to use only NVC and HMD system at all times, and a solution thereof is required.

Korea Patent Office Application No. 1020037003797

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a night vision camera and a control method thereof that can be detachably attached to a helmet.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a night vision camera and a control method thereof, which are detachably attachable to and detachable from a reference position of a helmet using a magnet, and are firmly fixed to a helmet by using a magnetic force and a connector coupling force. I would like to propose.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are not intended to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It can be understood.

A night vision camera detachably attachable to a helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above-mentioned problems includes a helmet; A night vision camera connected to the helmet for amplifying stray light in a nighttime environment to photograph the helmet; And a display unit for displaying the photographed information, wherein the night vision camera includes: a mount fixed to at least a part of the helmet; A magnet for attaching the body of the night vision camera and the mount using magnetism; And the night vision camera can be detachably attached to the helmet through the magnetism.

The night vision camera may further include: a connector passing through the mount; And a connector insertion port provided in at least a part of the body of the night vision camera and into which the connector is inserted.

In addition, when the body of the night vision camera and the mount are attached using the magnetism, and the connector is inserted into the connector insertion hole, the night vision camera may not be able to attach and detach the helmet at a predetermined force or less.

The mount is connected to the night vision camera by inserting the body of the night vision camera into the mount, and the mount is connected to at least the night vision camera One guide may be further included.

In addition, the night vision camera may be plural.

Also, the display unit may be a head mount display.

In addition, the helmet may be an aviation helmet.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a night vision camera and a control method thereof that can be detachably attached to a helmet.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a night vision camera and a control method thereof, which are detachably attachable to and detachable from a reference position of a helmet using a magnet, and are firmly fixed to a helmet by using a magnetic force and a connector coupling force. .

In addition, when applied to a domestic rotor blade / fixed blade aircraft, the present invention improves the pilot situation awareness ability at nighttime operation, contributes to an increase in combat power, and prevents a safety accident.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to develop a high-performance, light-weight optical system having a structure in which the helmet can be easily attached and detached, and a drive mechanism.

It should be understood, however, that the effects obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs It will be possible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to further the understanding of the technical idea of the invention, It should not be construed as limited.
FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of a smart aviation system using an NVC and an HMD proposed by the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining the optical lay-out of the NVC applied to the system of the present invention.
3 shows an example of a block diagram of an NVC applied to the system of the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows a specific example of the NVC scheme shown in FIG.
Fig. 5 shows the specific components of the optical device applied to the NVC of the present invention.
Fig. 6 shows a specific shape of each component described in Fig.
Figs. 7A and 7B are views for explaining a structure capable of being detached and attached to a reference position using a magnet, in relation to NVC according to the present invention. Fig.
8 is a view for explaining a structure for reducing weight due to minimization of optical device volume in relation to NVC according to the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining a structure in which a nano connector is applied to an NVC board according to the present invention to enable interlocking between an NVC and an HMD.
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a specific form in which an NVC and an HMD according to the present invention are combined with a helmet.
11A to 11C show a specific example in which a plurality of NVCs are applied according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a view for explaining another specific form in which the NVC and the HMD according to the present invention are combined with the helmet.

Head-mounted display (HMD) refers to various digital devices that can be worn on the head like glasses to receive multimedia contents. Various wearable computers (Wearable Computers) have been developed in accordance with the trend of weight reduction and miniaturization of digital devices, and HMDs are also widely used. The HMD can be combined with augmented reality technology, N screen technology, etc., beyond the simple display function, to provide various convenience to the user.

In addition, information such as images, moving images, etc. obtained through a night vision camera (NVC) may be displayed through the HMD.

The system that applies both NVC and HMD can be used for military purposes, but there is only one case applied to the monocular night vision system for the army, and there is no system including the NVC and HMD for aviation, and the user always uses NVC and HMD system There is no apparatus and method for selectively using the apparatuses and methods.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a night vision camera capable of being detachably attached to a helmet and a control method thereof.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a night vision camera and a control method thereof, which are detachably attachable to and detachable from a reference position of a helmet using a magnet, and are firmly fixed to a helmet by using a magnetic force and a connector coupling force. I would like to propose.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of a smart aviation system using an NVC and an HMD proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the overall configuration of a smart aviation system 1 using an NVC and an HMD is shown.

The smart aviation system 1 includes a helmet system 8 including an NVC and an HMD used in the nighttime situation 2, an image 5 displayed through the HMD, a management PC 3 and a management PC 8 and a helmet system 8 , A helmet electric module (HEM) 4 that provides an interface function of the helmet module, and the like.

However, the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and an HMD having components having fewer or fewer components may be implemented.

The helmet system 8, the management PC 3 and the HEM 4 including the NVC and the HMD shown in Fig. 1 can communicate with each other using at least one of short-distance communication and long-distance communication.

That is, the present invention provides a device that facilitates nighttime mission performance by enhancing a pilot's cognitive ability by implementing a digital image of amplified light, a surrounding terrain, and a situation in a goggle or a visor linked to an HMD (Head Mounted Display) do.

The helmet system 8 including the NVC and the HMD proposed by the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

The helmet system 8 including the NVC and the HMD can include a helmet 40 that can be worn on the head of the person 30, an HMD 20 that can be detachably attached to the helmet 40, and an NVC 10.

Here, the helmet 40 may be a helmet used by the user 30 for operating the helicopter, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Next, the NVC 10 is a device that amplifies the stray light in the nighttime environment and brightly observes it as in the daytime, and can be used mainly as an observation device of the army or air force military system.

As a result, optical amplification is performed through the NVC 10, and the S / W of the control unit performs an electronic image and a function and is displayed on the HMD 20.

2 is a view for explaining the optical lay-out of the NVC applied to the system of the present invention.

2, the functional system 10 and the video signal processing process 11 of the NVC on the helmet system 8 are shown in detail.

Referring to FIG. 2, the NVC can be divided into an optical lens unit, a photoreceptor unit, and an electronic unit. Here, the optical lens unit serves to focus the stray light incident on the NVC to the electronic unit side.

In addition, the photoreceptor serves to fix the optical lens and the electron attachment mechanism so as to be precisely the mechanism.

In addition, the electronic part amplifies the stray light incident from the optical lens and serves as an image correction function through the S / W function.

3 shows an example of a block diagram of an NVC applied to the system of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the NVC 10 according to the present invention may include an optical lens unit 100, a photoreceptor unit 200, and an electronic unit 300.

Specifically, the optical lens unit 100 may include a lens 110 and a mirror 120.

The photoreceptor 200 may include a lens barrel 1 210, a mirror housing 220, a lens barrel 2 230, a board housing 240, and a mount 250.

The electronic part 300 may include a board assembly 310, a sensor board 311, a firmware 312, and an image amplification tube 320.

FIG. 4 shows a specific example of the NVC scheme shown in FIG.

4, when the power source 6 is charged into the electron source 300 through the optical lens unit 100 and the photoreceptor unit 200, the photomultiplier 320 first amplifies the light source, The control unit 340 and the power unit 350 to output the image to the outside and to transmit the output image to the control PC 3 or the like through the HEM 4. [

Fig. 5 shows the specific components of the optical device applied to the NVC of the present invention.

5, the photoreceptor 200 of the NVC 10 according to the present invention includes a lens barrel 1 210, a mirror housing 220, a lens barrel 2 230, a board housing 240, and a mount 250 A mirror cover 1 260, a mirror cover 2 270, a magnet 280, and a connector 290.

Fig. 6 shows a specific shape of each component described in Fig.

The lens barrel 1 (210) shown in Fig. 6 (a) provides a function for determining the position and protection of the objective lens.

The mirror housing 220 shown in FIG. 6 (b) determines the reflection mirror protection and position, and supports the connection of the lens barrel 1 (210) and the lens barrel 2 (230).

The lens barrel 2 (230) shown in FIG. 6 (c) provides the function of determining the image-forming lens protection and position, and connecting the mirror housing 220 and the board housing 240.

The board housing 240 shown in FIG. 6 (d) protects the image amplifying tube 320 and the board assembly 310, and provides a function of fixing and positioning the connector 290.

The mount 250 shown in FIG. 6 (e) provides the function of assembling the board assembly 310 and the bracket of the helmet and thus the position of the NVC 10 is determined.

The NVC 10 according to the present invention can be manufactured according to the design shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1

That is, for low weight design, it is possible to select and apply low weight and high strength material to aluminum material as shown in Table 1.

7A and 7B are views for explaining a structure that can be attached and detached to a reference position using a magnet, in connection with NVC according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the magnet 280 is assembled to the NVC board housing and assembled to the NVC mount 250 using the magnetic force of the assembled magnet 280.

That is, an effect that the reference position is aligned by the guide when the NVC assembly is detached / attached to the NVC mount 250 can be provided.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the NVC mount 250 may have a structure in which one side of the NVC mount 250 is opened to insert the NVC 10 body.

At this time, a mounting guide 251 and a detachable clamp 252 may be further provided to support detachment and attachment of the NVC 10.

8 is a view for explaining a structure for reducing the weight according to the minimization of the optical device volume with respect to the NVC according to the present invention.

The structure of Figure 8 illustrates the shape design action based on the optical lens layout.

The optics barrel and housing thickness can be minimized and the weight reduction design achieved by the NVC mount (250) escape design can be realized.

9 is a view for explaining a structure in which a nano connector is applied to a board of an NVC according to the present invention to enable interlocking between an NVC and an HMD.

9, a nano connector 290 is assembled to an NVC board. The connector 290 is inserted into and fixed to a first connector 290a and a first connector 290 included in the assembly, And a second connector 290b.

As a result, after the position is fixed by the magnetic force of the NVC 10 and the coupling force of the connector 290, the helmet 40 can be fixed so as not to be detachable at a preset force or less.

Thereafter, the image of the NVC 10 can be outputted through the HMD 20 in cooperation with the Nano connector 290 and the HEM 4.

FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a specific form in which an NVC and an HMD according to the present invention are combined with a helmet.

10, the helmet system 8 including the NVC and the HMD includes a helmet 40 that can be worn on the head of the person 30, an HMD 20 that is detachable with respect to the helmet 40, 10).

The NVC 10 can be attached to and detached from the mounted mount 250 with the structure in which the NVC mount 250 is coupled to the HMD 20 bracket.

Further, the NVC 10 according to the present invention can be used in plural.

In addition, the HMD 20 according to the present invention has a head mount display device having a hinge structure for not only aligning a virtual screen with an external view, but also allowing a virtual screen to be viewed only by moving the eyeball up and down while fully securing an external view And the head-mounted display device may be provided on the front surface of the HMD 100.

More particularly, the present invention not only enables the user to position the head-mounted display goggles in front of the eyeballs to achieve the objective of the seed-through method, but also can be used when it is desired to acquire information without being disturbed by the forward- It is possible to propose an apparatus which can conveniently acquire information by rotating the head mount display goggle module simply by moving it upward.

In addition, in the present invention, when the head mount display is not used, the goggle module can be rotated upward to minimize visual disturbance, thereby minimizing eye fatigue caused by a focus mismatch.

More specifically, the present invention allows a user to place the head-mounted display goggles in front of the eyeball to achieve a cue-through method. In addition, when the user desires to acquire information without being disturbed by the front view, The mount display goggle module can be easily moved to the upper part to rotate, thereby being a head mount display device in which the user can conveniently acquire information.

In addition, the present invention minimizes visual disturbance by rotating the goggle module upward when the head mount display is not in use, thereby minimizing eye fatigue caused by a focus mismatch between the virtual screen and the external image It is possible to provide a head-mounted display device capable of making a head-

A head-mounted display device having a goggle negative rotation structure according to the present invention includes a head-mounted display goggle module including at least one display and an optical module for transmitting image light emitted from the display to a user's eyeball, A hinge module having guiding means for vertically rotating the center of eye of the user as a rotation axis so that the image light emitted from the goggle module enters the tangent plane of the center of the user's pupil; A controller module having a built-in controller for changing a signal to transmit a video signal to a display built in the goggle module; and a controller module connected to the controller module to provide self-elasticity so that the head- And a frame having both side surfaces of the user's nose as weight support points so as not to adhere and to flow down.

In addition, in the head-mounted display device having the goggle negative rotation structure according to the present invention, the guide of the hinge module may be a circular arc that is a part of a concentric circle having the center of the eye as a rotation axis.

Further, in the head-mounted display device having the goggle negative rotation structure according to the present invention, the hinge module is a sliding type and comprises a guide member, a leaf spring, a guide groove, and a fixing member And can have a goggle secondary swivel structure.

11A to 11C illustrate a specific example in which a plurality of NVCs are applied according to the present invention.

11A, a plurality of NVCs 10a, 10b may be detachably used, or as shown in FIG. 11B, a plurality of NVCs 10a, 10b may be connected to a helmet 40 ). ≪ / RTI >

Fig. 11C shows a specific example in which a plurality of NVCs 10a and 10b are actually connected to the helmet 40. Fig.

12 is a view for explaining another specific form in which the NVC and the HMD according to the present invention are combined with the helmet.

12, the helmet system 8 including the NVC and the HMD includes a helmet 40 that can be worn on the head of the person 30, an HMD 20 that can be detachably attached to the helmet 40, . ≪ / RTI >

The head-mounted display using the night vision camera detachably attachable to the helmet and the control method thereof can be provided when the configuration of the present invention described above is applied.

More particularly, the present invention relates to a helmet which is detachably attachable to a reference position of a helmet by using a magnet, is firmly fixed to a helmet by using a magnetic force and a coupling force of a connector, Can be displayed to the user, and a method of controlling the head-mounted display.

In addition, the present invention can be applied to a domestic flywheel / fixed wing aircraft, thereby improving the pilot situation awareness ability at nighttime operation, thereby contributing to an increase in combat power, preventing safety accidents, It becomes possible to develop an optical system and to develop a driving mechanism.

It should be noted that the above-described apparatus and method are not limited to the configurations and methods of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified so that all or some of the embodiments are selectively combined .

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helmet;
A night vision camera connected to the helmet for amplifying stray light in a nighttime environment to photograph the helmet; And
And a display unit for displaying the photographed information,
The night vision camera includes:
A mount secured to at least a portion of the helmet; And
A magnet for attaching the body of the night vision camera and the mount using magnetism; / RTI >
Wherein the night vision camera is detachably attachable to the helmet through the magnetism. The method according to claim 1,
The night vision camera includes:
A connector penetrating the mount; And
The night vision camera according to claim 1, further comprising: a connector insertion port provided on at least a part of a body of the night vision camera and into which the connector is inserted. 3. The method of claim 2,
The body of the night vision camera and the mount are attached using the magnetism, and when the connector is inserted into the connector insertion hole,
Wherein the night vision camera is detachable from the helmet at a preset force or less. The method according to claim 1,
The mount has a structure in which one side is opened,
The helmet and the night vision camera are connected by inserting the body of the night vision camera into the mount,
Wherein the mount further comprises at least one guide for supporting detachment and attachment of the night vision camera. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the night vision camera is a plurality of night vision cameras. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display unit is a head mount display. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the helmet is an aviation helmet.

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