WO2000014595A1 - Equipment consisting of an apparatus for directional use, such as a mini-camera, fixed to a spectacle frame - Google Patents

Equipment consisting of an apparatus for directional use, such as a mini-camera, fixed to a spectacle frame Download PDF

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WO2000014595A1
WO2000014595A1 PCT/FR1999/002132 FR9902132W WO0014595A1 WO 2000014595 A1 WO2000014595 A1 WO 2000014595A1 FR 9902132 W FR9902132 W FR 9902132W WO 0014595 A1 WO0014595 A1 WO 0014595A1
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Dominique Delamour
Alain Miklitarian
Olivier Rodi
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  • Equipment consisting of a device for directional use, such as a mini-camera, subject to a spectacle frame.
  • the subject of the present invention is equipment comprising a spectacle frame and at least one device for directional use adapted to be secured to said frame, such as a mini-camera.
  • a mini-camera it being understood that the device for directional use could be other, for example a microphone, a light projector, etc.
  • the subject of the invention is equipment of the type in which the spectacle frame consists of a spectacle face and two arms pivotally mounted on said face, around hinges, said face comprising a front portion extending by two lateral returns in alignment with which the branches come when they are open, the knuckles of said hinges being formed respectively in the free end of the returns and in the opposite end of the branches.
  • the present invention aims to remedy all of these drawbacks, which goal is achieved in that the returns of said mount are adapted to each receive a base which can be secured to a mini-camera, which base is immobilized in place between the front part of the face of the frame, or the junction zone between this front part and the return, and a bearing surface offered by the branch in the open position.
  • the base can be slidably mounted on said return which forms a rail or be clipped onto said return.
  • the base in the case where the base is slidably mounted, it is received on the return while the branch which depends on it is in the closed position and that, once in the open position, the branch offers a bearing surface which prevents the base from sliding away from the front of the frame.
  • a clipped base is likewise immobilized between the front part of the face, or the junction zone between this front part and the return, and the bearing surface of the frame. It is thus clear that the drawback of the prior art, as regards the untimely sliding of the base relative to the frame, is eliminated.
  • the base is mounted on a part of the frame which is rigid, since it is a part of the face, which also contributes to its stability.
  • the base has, in cross section, roughly the shape of a U whose wings each have an appendage, said appendages being oriented one towards the other, the internal face of the appendages and those of the wings coming to bear on the corresponding faces of the lateral returns of the frame.
  • the base is an integral part of a mini-camera support.
  • the base is a separate part from said support and it has a flat core on which said support is rotatably mounted about an axis perpendicular to said core, which makes it possible to orient the mini-camera as is wish.
  • the mini-camera support advantageously offers, facing the base, a housing furnished with an O-ring which is thus interposed between said core and said support and which brakes the rotation in question so that the support remains in the position that one has chosen.
  • the equipment further comprises at least one storage base having a configuration similar to that of the returns and adapted to be mounted on a belt, a shoulder strap, a strap, etc., to receive the mini-camera outside the periods of use, the closed glasses being stored separately.
  • the equipment according to the invention preferably comprises two mini-cameras, each mounted on a return of the face glasses. More preferably, there is added to each mini-camera a mini-microphone.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spectacle frame belonging to the equipment according to
  • FIG. 1 is a very schematic end view of a return of the frame of Figure 1 on which is secured a base and which is observed according to arrow F 2 in FIG. l,
  • FIG. 3 is a very schematic end view of a branch of the frame of Figure 1, observed along the arrow F 3
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the equipment according to one invention.
  • the face 1 consists of a front part 3 and two lateral returns 4.
  • the branches 2 consist of a common branch trunk 5 extending by a branch tail coming, conventionally, to be placed around the ear (tail 6) or against the upper part of the ear (tail 6 ' ) and a branch tail 7 forming a headband, more or less spaced from the tail 6.6 ′.
  • tails 6 and 6 ' corresponds to two possible variants and that the same frame normally has two tails 6 or two tails 6' of the same configuration.
  • the tails 7 are given the configuration most suitable for making the spectacle frame very stable on the wearer's head.
  • the adjustment of the tails 6,6 ' is independent of that of the tails 7.
  • the branches 2 are pivotally mounted on the returns 4 by means of hinges whose knuckles 8 belong to the returns 4 and whose knuckle 9 belongs to the branch 2.
  • the returns have, in cross section, a general shape in coated U (see return 4 'of FIG. 2) and the opening of which is turned away from the vertical vertical plane of the frame.
  • This portion of the common trunk includes a bulge of material 10 (or 10') which provides, in the immediate vicinity articulation of the branch 2 (or 2 ′) on the return 4 or (4 ′), a bearing surface 11 as can be seen better in FIG. 3 in 11 ′.
  • FIG. 4 shows that the equipment according to the invention comprises a base 12 and a support 13 for a mini-camera 14 of which the power and data transmission cable are seen at 19.
  • the base takes, in cross section, roughly the shape of a U with a flat core 15 and it is adapted to be joined, by means of a screw 16, to the support 13, against a flat face 17 thereof. This meeting, however, allows rotation of the support 13 relative to one base 12 around the assembly axis X.
  • an O-ring 18, received in a housing 20 provided for this purpose, is interposed between the core 15 and the surface 17.
  • the base 12 secured to the support 13, is threaded, according to the arrows F 2 , on the return 4, the cooperation between the base and the return being more visible in Figure 2.
  • the wings 21 'of the U of the base 12' each have an appendage 22 ', the two appendages 22' being oriented towards one another.
  • the inner face of the wings 21 'and appendages 22' is in contact with the corresponding faces of the return 4 '.
  • the junction zone between the return 4 and the front part 3 of the face limits the sliding of the base forward and the opening of the branch 2, providing the surface to support it from its bulge 10, then prevents the base 12 from sliding backwards.
  • the base is thus stuck firmly in position while that branch 2 will be opened.
  • the mini-camera may only be placed on the mount when it is to be used.
  • the base can be joined to a storage base mounted on a belt, a bag strap, a strap, etc.
  • the various accessories necessary for the operation of the equipment (recorders, battery, etc.) and the storage base will be integrated into a retaining strap, said strap providing a location for storing the folded spectacle frame and said location in a naturally protected area between the torso and the arm.
  • the equipment may include a rod articulated by one of its ends on one of the branches, preferably on one of the headband tails, and carrying at its other end a microphone which can be led in the immediate vicinity of the mouth.
  • the equipment according to the invention is particularly suitable for "subjective" filming of subjects since the mini-camera, preferably mini-cameras, carried by the spectacle frame ⁇ ui (Fri) t all the movements of the head of the viewer. If applications are evident in the field of information or entertainment, others are also possible in the fields of sport, training, etc. Military applications are also possible.

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The invention concerns an equipment using a spectacle frame whereof the face comprises a front part (3) extended by two side turns (4) in the alignment whereof the bows (2) are urged when they are open. Said turns (4) are adapted to receive each a base (12) capable of being interlocked with the apparatus (4) for directional use, which base (12) is locked in place between said front part (3) and a support surface (11) provided by the bows (2) in open position. The equipment is particularly suitable for subjective filming.

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Equipement composé d'un appareil à utilisation directionnelle, tel qu'une mini-caméra, assujetti à une monture de lunettes . Equipment consisting of a device for directional use, such as a mini-camera, subject to a spectacle frame.
La présente invention a pour objet un équipement composé d'une monture de lunettes et d'au moins un appareil à utilisation directionnelle adapté à être assujetti à ladite monture, tel qu'une mini-caméra. Dans la suite, on se référera à une mini-caméra, étant toutefois entendu que l'appareil à utilisation directionnelle pourrait être autre, par exemple un microphone, un projecteur lumineux, etc.The subject of the present invention is equipment comprising a spectacle frame and at least one device for directional use adapted to be secured to said frame, such as a mini-camera. In the following, reference will be made to a mini-camera, it being understood that the device for directional use could be other, for example a microphone, a light projector, etc.
Plus précisément, l'invention a pour objet un équipement du type dans lequel la monture de lunettes est constituée d'une face de lunettes et de deux branches montées pivotantes sur ladite face, autour de charnières, ladite face comportant une partie frontale se prolongeant par deux retours latéraux dans l'alignement desquels viennent les branches lorsqu'elles sont ouvertes, les charnons desdites charnières étant formés respectivement dans l'extrémité libre des retours et dans l'extrémité en vis-à-vis des branches.More specifically, the subject of the invention is equipment of the type in which the spectacle frame consists of a spectacle face and two arms pivotally mounted on said face, around hinges, said face comprising a front portion extending by two lateral returns in alignment with which the branches come when they are open, the knuckles of said hinges being formed respectively in the free end of the returns and in the opposite end of the branches.
Pour la réalisation d'un équipement muni d'une mini-caméra, il a été proposé d'assujettir à l'une ou l'autre branche d'un tel type de monture de lunettes une embase qui est indirectement solidarisée à la mini-caméra et qui, pour permettre cet assujettissement, coulisse sur ladite branche. Cependant, ce mode d'assujettissement a plusieurs inconvénients :1' embase a tendance à glisser intempestivement sur la branche, avec pour résultat, d'une part, une image instable et d'autre part, un risque de désolidarisation et de chute de la mini-caméra, hors des périodes de port des lunettes, lorsque l'utilisateur manipule l'équipement ; la partie de la monture sur laquelle est assujettie l'embase est relativement souple puisqu'une branche de lunettes doit pouvoir être déformée pour l'adapter au porteur ; et enfin, l'assujettissement à une branche fait que l'embase et la mini-caméra qui en dépend, occupent une position reculée par rapport à la face de la monture, avec pour conséquence un risque qu'une partie de la monture ou les cheveux du porteur entrent dans le champ de la caméra. La présente invention a pour but de remédier à l'ensemble de ces inconvénients, but qui est atteint en ce sens que les retours de ladite monture sont adaptés à recevoir chacun une embase solidarisable à une mini-caméra, laquelle embase est immobilisée en place entre la partie frontale de la face de la monture, ou la zone de jonction entre cette partie frontale et le retour, et une surface d'appui offerte par la branche en position ouverte.For the production of equipment fitted with a mini-camera, it has been proposed to subject one or the other branch of such a type of spectacle frame to a base which is indirectly secured to the mini camera and which, to allow this subjection, slides on said branch. However, this method of securing has several drawbacks: the base tends to slide inadvertently on the branch, with the result, on the one hand, an unstable image and, on the other hand, a risk of separation and fall of the mini-camera, outside periods of wearing glasses, when the user is handling the equipment; the part of the frame to which the base is subject is relatively flexible since a branch of glasses must be able to be deformed to adapt it to the wearer; and finally, the subjection to a branch makes that the base and the mini-camera which depends, occupy a remote position with respect to the face of the frame, with the consequence that there is a risk that part of the frame or the wearer's hair fall within the scope of the camera. The present invention aims to remedy all of these drawbacks, which goal is achieved in that the returns of said mount are adapted to each receive a base which can be secured to a mini-camera, which base is immobilized in place between the front part of the face of the frame, or the junction zone between this front part and the return, and a bearing surface offered by the branch in the open position.
Dans la pratique, l'embase peut être montée coulissante sur ledit retour qui forme rail ou être clipsée sur ledit retour.In practice, the base can be slidably mounted on said return which forms a rail or be clipped onto said return.
On comprend que, dans le cas où l'embase est montée coulissante, elle est reçue sur le retour tandis que la branche qui en dépend est en position fermée et que, une fois en position ouverte, la branche offre une surface d'appui qui empêche l'embase de glisser en s 'éloignant de la partie frontale de la monture. Une embase clipsée est, de même, immobilisée entre la partie frontale de la face, ou la zone de jonction entre cette partie frontale et le retour, et la surface d'appui de la monture. II est ainsi clair que l'inconvénient de la technique antérieure, quant au glissement intempestif de l'embase par rapport à la monture, est éliminé. En outre, l'embase est montée sur une partie de la monture qui est rigide, puisqu'il s'agit d'une partie de la face, ce qui contribue aussi à sa stabilité. Enfin, l'assujettissement se faisant sur la face de la monture, donc plus en avant que dans le cas de l'art antérieur, aucune partie de monture ne peut entrer dans le champ de la caméra et les risques que des mèches de cheveux y apparaissent sont réduits. L'embase a, en coupe transversale, grossièrement la forme d'un U dont les ailes présentent chacune un appendice, lesdits appendices étant orientés l'un vers l'autre, la face interne des appendices et celles des ailes venant prendre appui sur les faces correspondantes des retours latéraux de la monture.We understand that, in the case where the base is slidably mounted, it is received on the return while the branch which depends on it is in the closed position and that, once in the open position, the branch offers a bearing surface which prevents the base from sliding away from the front of the frame. A clipped base is likewise immobilized between the front part of the face, or the junction zone between this front part and the return, and the bearing surface of the frame. It is thus clear that the drawback of the prior art, as regards the untimely sliding of the base relative to the frame, is eliminated. In addition, the base is mounted on a part of the frame which is rigid, since it is a part of the face, which also contributes to its stability. Finally, the subjugation being made on the face of the frame, therefore more forward than in the case of the prior art, no part of the frame can enter the field of the camera and the risks that strands of hair therein appear are reduced. The base has, in cross section, roughly the shape of a U whose wings each have an appendage, said appendages being oriented one towards the other, the internal face of the appendages and those of the wings coming to bear on the corresponding faces of the lateral returns of the frame.
Dans une première forme d'exécution, l'embase fait partie intégrante d'un support de mini-caméra.In a first embodiment, the base is an integral part of a mini-camera support.
De préférence, cependant, l'embase est une pièce distincte dudit support et elle présente une âme plane sur laquelle ledit support est monté rotatif autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à ladite âme, ce qui permet d'orienter la mini-caméra comme on le souhaite.Preferably, however, the base is a separate part from said support and it has a flat core on which said support is rotatably mounted about an axis perpendicular to said core, which makes it possible to orient the mini-camera as is wish.
Dans le cas d'un tel montage rotatif, le support de mini-caméra offre avantageusement, en vis-à-vis de l'embase, un logement garni d'un joint torique qui se trouve ainsi interposé entre ladite âme et ledit support et qui freine la rotation en question pour que le support reste dans la position que 1 ' on a choisie.In the case of such a rotary mounting, the mini-camera support advantageously offers, facing the base, a housing furnished with an O-ring which is thus interposed between said core and said support and which brakes the rotation in question so that the support remains in the position that one has chosen.
Avantageusement, l'équipement comporte, en outre, au moins un socle de stockage ayant une configuration semblable à celle des retours et adapté à être monté sur une ceinture, une bandoulière, une sangle, etc., pour recevoir la mini-caméra hors des périodes d'utilisation, les lunettes refermées étant rangées séparément .Advantageously, the equipment further comprises at least one storage base having a configuration similar to that of the returns and adapted to be mounted on a belt, a shoulder strap, a strap, etc., to receive the mini-camera outside the periods of use, the closed glasses being stored separately.
Bien qu'il soit possible de n'adapter qu'une minicaméra à la monture de lunettes si 1 ' on corrige la parallaxe, l'équipement selon l'invention comporte de préférence deux mini-caméras, chacune montée sur un retour de la face de lunettes. De préférence encore, il est adjoint à chaque mini-caméra un mini-microphone .Although it is possible to adapt only a mini-camera to the spectacle frame if one corrects the parallax, the equipment according to the invention preferably comprises two mini-cameras, each mounted on a return of the face glasses. More preferably, there is added to each mini-camera a mini-microphone.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description suivante faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :The invention will be better understood on reading the following description made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une monture de lunettes appartenant à l'équipement selon- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a spectacle frame belonging to the equipment according to
1 ' invention, - la figure 2 est une vue en bout très schématique d'un retour de la monture de la figure 1 sur laquelle est assujettie une embase et qui est observé selon la flèche F2 de la figure l,1 invention, - Figure 2 is a very schematic end view of a return of the frame of Figure 1 on which is secured a base and which is observed according to arrow F 2 in FIG. l,
- la figure 3 est une vue en bout très schématique d'une branche de la monture de la figure 1, observée selon la flèche F3 - Figure 3 is a very schematic end view of a branch of the frame of Figure 1, observed along the arrow F 3
- la figure 4 est une vue éclatée de l'équipement selon 1 ' invention .- Figure 4 is an exploded view of the equipment according to one invention.
Les pièces communes aux figures 2 et 3 et aux figures 1 et 4 sont désignées par les même références, mais suivies du signe prime en ce qui concerne les figures 2 et 3 pour distinguer les représentations schématiques de ces figures des représentations plus élaborées des figures 1 et 4.The parts common to Figures 2 and 3 and Figures 1 and 4 are designated by the same references, but followed by the prime sign in relation to Figures 2 and 3 to distinguish the schematic representations of these figures from the more elaborate representations of Figures 1 and 4.
Si l'on se reporte à la figure 1, on voit une monture de lunettes en matière plastique constituée d'une face l et de deux branches 2. La face 1 est constituée d'une partie frontale 3 et de deux retours latéraux 4. Les branches 2 sont constituées d'un tronc de branche commun 5 se prolongeant par une queue de branche venant, de façon classique, se placer autour de l'oreille (queue 6) ou contre la partie supérieure de l'oreille (queue 6') et d'une queue de branche 7 formant serre-tête, plus ou moins écartée de la queue 6,6'. Il est bien entendu que la représentation des queues 6 et 6 ' correspond à deux variantes possibles et qu'une même monture a normalement deux queues 6 ou deux queues 6' de même configuration. Il est donné aux queues 7 la configuration la plus apte à rendre la monture de lunettes très stable sur la tête du porteur. Le réglage des queues 6,6' est indépendant de celui des queues 7. Les branches 2 sont montées pivotantes sur les retours 4 au moyen de charnières dont les charnons 8 appartiennent aux retours 4 et dont le charnon 9 appartient à la branche 2.If we refer to FIG. 1, we see a frame for plastic glasses made up of a face l and two arms 2. The face 1 consists of a front part 3 and two lateral returns 4. The branches 2 consist of a common branch trunk 5 extending by a branch tail coming, conventionally, to be placed around the ear (tail 6) or against the upper part of the ear (tail 6 ' ) and a branch tail 7 forming a headband, more or less spaced from the tail 6.6 ′. It is understood that the representation of the tails 6 and 6 'corresponds to two possible variants and that the same frame normally has two tails 6 or two tails 6' of the same configuration. The tails 7 are given the configuration most suitable for making the spectacle frame very stable on the wearer's head. The adjustment of the tails 6,6 'is independent of that of the tails 7. The branches 2 are pivotally mounted on the returns 4 by means of hinges whose knuckles 8 belong to the returns 4 and whose knuckle 9 belongs to the branch 2.
Les retours ont, en coupe transversale, une forme générale en U couché (voir retour 4' de la figure 2) et dont l'ouverture est tournée à l'opposé du plan vertical médian de la monture. Il en va de même de la partie du tronc commun 5 (voir tronc 5' de la figure 3) de la branche qui est au voisinage immédiat du retour 4. Cette partie de tronc commun comporte un renflement de matière 10 (ou 10') qui offre, au voisinage immédiat de l'articulation de la branche 2 (ou 2') sur le retour 4 ou (4'), une surface d'appui 11 comme on le voit mieux à la figure 3 en 11' .The returns have, in cross section, a general shape in coated U (see return 4 'of FIG. 2) and the opening of which is turned away from the vertical vertical plane of the frame. The same applies to the part of the common trunk 5 (see trunk 5 'of Figure 3) of the branch which is in the immediate vicinity of the return 4. This portion of the common trunk includes a bulge of material 10 (or 10') which provides, in the immediate vicinity articulation of the branch 2 (or 2 ′) on the return 4 or (4 ′), a bearing surface 11 as can be seen better in FIG. 3 in 11 ′.
Si l'on en vient maintenant à la figure 4, on retrouve la même monture qu'à la figure 1, mais avec la branche droite 2 fermée, la branche gauche ouverte n'étant pas visible sur le dessin. La figure 4 montre, en outre, que 1 ' équipement selon 1 ' invention comporte une embase 12 et un support 13 de mini-caméra 14 dont on voit, en 19, le câble d'alimentation et de transmission de données. L'embase revêt, en coupe transversale, grossièrement la forme d'un U à âme 15 plane et elle est adaptée à être réunie, au moyen d'une vis 16, au support 13, contre une face plane 17 de celui-ci. Cette réunion permet toutefois une rotation du support 13 par rapport à 1 ' embase 12 autour de l'axe d'assemblage X. Pour éviter toute rotation intempestive une fois le support orienté comme on le souhaite, un joint torique 18, reçu dans un logement 20 prévu à cet effet, est interposé entre l'âme 15 et la surface 17.If we now come to FIG. 4, we find the same frame as in FIG. 1, but with the right branch 2 closed, the open left branch not being visible in the drawing. FIG. 4 also shows that the equipment according to the invention comprises a base 12 and a support 13 for a mini-camera 14 of which the power and data transmission cable are seen at 19. The base takes, in cross section, roughly the shape of a U with a flat core 15 and it is adapted to be joined, by means of a screw 16, to the support 13, against a flat face 17 thereof. This meeting, however, allows rotation of the support 13 relative to one base 12 around the assembly axis X. To avoid any untimely rotation once the support oriented as desired, an O-ring 18, received in a housing 20 provided for this purpose, is interposed between the core 15 and the surface 17.
L'embase 12 solidarisée au support 13, est enfilée, selon les flèches F2, sur le retour 4, la coopération entre l'embase et le retour étant plus visible à la figure 2. A la figure 2, on voit que les ailes 21' du U de l'embase 12' présentent chacune un appendice 22 ' , les deux appendices 22' étant orientés l'un vers l'autre. La face interne des ailes 21' et des appendices 22' est en contact avec les faces correspondantes du retour 4 ' . Si l'on revient à la figure 4, la zone de jonction entre le retour 4 et la partie frontale 3 de la face limite le coulissement de l'embase vers l'avant et l'ouverture de la branche 2, en offrant la surface d'appui il de son renflement 10, vient ensuite empêcher l'embase 12 de coulisser vers l'arrière. L'embase se trouve ainsi coincée fermement en position tant que la branche 2 sera ouverte. Elle pourra par contre être facilement désolidarisée de la monture de lunettes dès que la branche sera fermée. De cette manière, la mini-caméra pourra n'être mise en place sur la monture que lorsqu'elle doit être utilisée. En dehors des périodes d'utilisation de la mini-caméra, l'embase pourra être réunie à un socle de stockage monté sur une ceinture, une bandoulière de sac, une sangle, etc.The base 12 secured to the support 13, is threaded, according to the arrows F 2 , on the return 4, the cooperation between the base and the return being more visible in Figure 2. In Figure 2, we see that the wings 21 'of the U of the base 12' each have an appendage 22 ', the two appendages 22' being oriented towards one another. The inner face of the wings 21 'and appendages 22' is in contact with the corresponding faces of the return 4 '. Returning to FIG. 4, the junction zone between the return 4 and the front part 3 of the face limits the sliding of the base forward and the opening of the branch 2, providing the surface to support it from its bulge 10, then prevents the base 12 from sliding backwards. The base is thus stuck firmly in position while that branch 2 will be opened. It can however be easily detached from the spectacle frame as soon as the branch is closed. In this way, the mini-camera may only be placed on the mount when it is to be used. Outside the periods of use of the mini-camera, the base can be joined to a storage base mounted on a belt, a bag strap, a strap, etc.
De préférence, les divers accessoires nécessaires au fonctionnement de l'équipement (enregistreurs, batterie...) et le socle de stockage seront intégrés à une sangle de maintien, ladite sangle prévoyant un emplacement pour le rangement de la monture de lunettes repliée et ledit emplacement se situant dans une zone naturellement protégée entre le torse et le bras .Preferably, the various accessories necessary for the operation of the equipment (recorders, battery, etc.) and the storage base will be integrated into a retaining strap, said strap providing a location for storing the folded spectacle frame and said location in a naturally protected area between the torso and the arm.
L'invention n'est pas limitée à la forme d'exécution décrite et représentée. En particulier, au lieu d'un joint torique 18, une rotule pourrait être intercalée entre l'embase 12 et le support de mini-caméra 13. De plus, l'équipement pourra comprendre une tige articulée par l'une de ses extrémités sur l'une des branches, de préférence sur l'une des queues serre-tête, et portant à son autre extrémité un microphone pouvant être mené au voisinage immédiat de la bouche. L'équipement selon l'invention convient particulièrement bien au filmage "subjectif" de sujets puisque la mini-caméra, de préférence les mini-caméras, portée (s) par la monture de lunettes εui (ven) t tous les mouvements de la tête du preneur de vues. Si des applications sont évidentes dans le domaine de l'information ou du divertissement, d'autres sont également envisageables dans les domaines du sport, de la formation, etc. Des applications militaires sont également possibles. The invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown. In particular, instead of an O-ring 18, a ball joint could be interposed between the base 12 and the mini-camera support 13. In addition, the equipment may include a rod articulated by one of its ends on one of the branches, preferably on one of the headband tails, and carrying at its other end a microphone which can be led in the immediate vicinity of the mouth. The equipment according to the invention is particularly suitable for "subjective" filming of subjects since the mini-camera, preferably mini-cameras, carried by the spectacle frame εui (Fri) t all the movements of the head of the viewer. If applications are evident in the field of information or entertainment, others are also possible in the fields of sport, training, etc. Military applications are also possible.

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1 - Equipement composé d'une monture de lunettes et d'au moins un appareil à utilisation directionnelle adapté à être assujetti sur ladite monture, laquelle est constituée d'une face (1) de lunettes et de deux branches (2;2') montées pivotantes sur ladite face, autour de charnières, ladite face comportant une partie frontale (3) se prolongeant par deux retours latéraux (4;4') dans l'alignement desquels viennent les branches (2;2') lorsqu'elles sont ouvertes, les charnons (8,9;8',9') desdites charnières étant formés respectivement dans l'extrémité libres des retours (4;4') et dans l'extrémité en vis-à-vis des branches (2;2'), caractérisé en ce que lesdits retours (4;4') sont adaptés à recevoir chacun une embase (12;12') solidarisable audit appareil, laquelle embase (12;12') est immobilisée en place entre la partie frontale (3) de la face, ou la zone de jonction entre ladite partie frontale (3) et ledit retour (4;4'), et une surface d'appui (11,-11') offerte par les branches (2;2') en position ouverte.1 - Equipment composed of a spectacle frame and at least one device for directional use adapted to be secured on said frame, which consists of a face (1) of glasses and two branches (2; 2 ') pivotally mounted on said face, around hinges, said face comprising a front part (3) extended by two lateral returns (4; 4 ') in alignment with which the branches (2; 2') come when they are open , the hinges (8,9; 8 ', 9') of said hinges being formed respectively in the free end of the returns (4; 4 ') and in the end opposite the branches (2; 2' ), characterized in that said returns (4; 4 ') are each adapted to receive a base (12; 12') which can be secured to said device, which base (12; 12 ') is immobilized in place between the front part (3) of the face, or the junction zone between said front part (3) and said return (4; 4 '), and a bearing surface (11, -11') offered by the branches (2; 2 ') in open position.
2 - Equipement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (12/121) est montée coulissante sur ledit retour (4;4') qui forme rail.2 - Equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that said base (12/12 1 ) is slidably mounted on said return (4; 4 ') which forms rail.
3 - Equipement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite embase est clipsée sur ledit retour.3 - Equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that said base is clipped onto said return.
4 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (12/121) a, en coupe transversale, grossièrement la forme d'un U dont les ailes (21;21') présentent chacune un appendice (22;22'), lesdits appendices (22; 22') étant orientés l'un vers l'autre, la face interne des appendices (22;22') et celles des ailes (21; 21') venant prendre appui sur les faces correspondantes des retours latéraux (4;4') de la monture . 5 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite embase fait partie intégrante d'un support adapté à recevoir l 'appareil (14) .4 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said base (12/12 1 ) has, in cross section, roughly the shape of a U whose wings (21; 21 ') each have an appendage (22; 22 '), said appendages (22; 22') being oriented towards each other, the internal face of the appendages (22; 22 ') and those of the wings (21; 21') coming to take support on the corresponding faces of the lateral returns (4; 4 ') of the frame. 5 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said base is an integral part of a support adapted to receive the device (14).
6 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (12) présente une âme (15; 15') plane sur laquelle un support (13) d'appareil (14) est monté rotatif autour d'un axe (X) perpendiculaire à ladite âme (15; 15').6 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said base (12) has a core (15; 15 ') planar on which a support (13) of device (14) is rotatably mounted around an axis (X) perpendicular to said core (15; 15 ').
7 - Equipement selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit support (13) offre, en vis-à-vis de ladite embase (12;12'); un logement (20) garni d'un joint torique (18) qui se trouve ainsi interposé entre ladite âme (15,-15') et ledit support (13).7 - Equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that said support (13) offers, facing said base (12; 12 ') ; a housing (20) furnished with an O-ring (18) which is thus interposed between said core (15, -15 ') and said support (13).
8 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte, en outre, au moins un socle de stockage ayant une configuration semblable à celle des retours (4;4') et adapté à être monté sur une ceinture, une bandoulière, une sangle, etc., pour recevoir l'appareil à utilisation directionnelle hors des périodes d'utilisation. 9 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8 comportant deux appareils à utilisation directionnelle, chacun monté sur un retour (4;4') de la face de lunettes.8 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it further comprises at least one storage base having a configuration similar to that of the returns (4; 4 ') and adapted to be mounted on a belt, shoulder strap, strap, etc., to receive the device for directional use outside periods of use. 9 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 8 comprising two devices for directional use, each mounted on a return (4; 4 ') of the face of glasses.
10 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à9, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil à utilisation directionnelle est une mini-caméra (14) .10 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the device for directional use is a mini-camera (14).
11 - Equipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil à utilisation directionnelle est un mini-microphone. 11 - Equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the device for directional use is a mini-microphone.
PCT/FR1999/002132 1998-09-08 1999-09-08 Equipment consisting of an apparatus for directional use, such as a mini-camera, fixed to a spectacle frame WO2000014595A1 (en)

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FR9811187A FR2783058B1 (en) 1998-09-08 1998-09-08 EQUIPMENT COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR DIRECTIONAL USE, SUCH AS A MINI-CAMERA, SUBJECT TO A GLASSES MOUNT
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