JP2007129791A - Container of electronic device, power supply system of electronic device, waterproof case of imaging apparatus, and charging system of imaging apparatus contained in waterproof case - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To protect an internal imaging apparatus by enhancing reliability of waterproofness under a state where the imaging apparatus is contained under chargeable state. <P>SOLUTION: A waterproof case 20 containing a digital camera 100 under enclosed state is set in a cradle 21 and charged. The waterproof case 20 includes a case side no-contact power supply module 22, and the cradle 21 includes a cradle side no-contact power supply module 23. Magnetic lines of force are generated by electromagnetic induction in the module 23 and received by the case side no-contact power supply module 22. The received magnetic lines of force are converted into a DC current which is then supplied to the battery of the digital camera 100 thus charging the battery. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a waterproof case for an image pickup device that houses a still image or moving image image pickup device such as a digital camera or a video camera in a waterproof state, and a storage device for an electronic device that charges the image pickup device with a cradle in the waterproof case. The present invention relates to a power supply system for an electronic device, a waterproof case for an imaging device, and a charging system for a waterproof case-containing imaging device.

As an example of a waterproof case of a conventional imaging apparatus, there is a waterproof digital camera described in Patent Document 1. As shown in FIG. 12, this camera has a digital camera body 11 with a waterproof case 12.
The structure housed in More specifically, the waterproof case 12 having a hollow portion that can accommodate the digital camera body 11 is provided with an openable / closable waterproof lid 122 that waterproofs the inside by closing one side, and faces the waterproof lid 122. An electrical signal input / output connector 12c is provided through the inside and outside of the side surface, and further, a terminal portion 12t is provided on the outside connected to a signal transmission conductive portion of the connector 12c.

The digital camera body 11 is housed in the waterproof case 12 by connecting the connector of the digital camera body 11 and the connector 12c. As a result, communication with the outside is possible while the digital camera body 11 is housed in the waterproof case 12, and the reliability of waterproofing can be improved. Further, the battery can be charged as it is without removing the battery from the digital camera body 11.
JP 2004-328317 A

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since it is necessary to perform wiring with the connector 12c through the inside and outside of the waterproof case 12, a gap or the like is likely to occur in the through portion, and the reliability of waterproofing is reduced. If water leaks, the digital camera body (imaging device) 11 is damaged.
In addition, since the terminal portion 12t is provided on the outside, the terminal portion 12t may be corroded and damaged. In this case, since the waterproof structure of the penetrating portion is adversely affected, the reliability of waterproofing is further reduced. The digital camera body 11 is damaged.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage device for an electronic device that can improve the reliability of waterproofing in a state in which the imaging device is stored in a rechargeable manner, thereby protecting the internal imaging device. To provide a power supply system for an electronic device, a waterproof case for an imaging device, and a charging system for a waterproof case-contained imaging device.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a storage device for an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention, the storage device for an electronic device that performs power supply by setting the electronic device in a power supply device capable of supplying power in the stored state. When the power supply apparatus has means for generating magnetic force lines by electromagnetic induction, the power supply means includes a power supply means for receiving the magnetic force lines with a coil, converting the received magnetic force lines into a direct current, and supplying power to the electronic device. It is characterized by.

As a result, the storage device is set in the power supply device while the electronic device is stored, and the power is supplied from the power supply device to the electronic device in the storage device for charging. Therefore, it can be realized without providing a wiring through portion in the storage device as in the prior art. Therefore, a gap or the like is generated in the penetrating portion as in the past, or the terminal portion fixed to the outside of the penetrating portion is corroded or damaged, and for example, when the storage device has a waterproof structure, the waterproof structure is adversely affected. As a result, water leakage does not occur in the interior, so that the reliability of waterproofing of the storage device can be improved, thereby protecting the internal electronic device from damage due to water leakage.

Moreover, according to the storage device for an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention, the first device that transmits and receives radio signals.
And transmitting and receiving means, and first control means for controlling transmission and reception of processing data processed by the electronic device using the first transmitting and receiving means.
Thus, processing data such as image data can be transmitted and received between the external device connected to the power supply device and the electronic device while the image pickup device is stored in the storage device.

Moreover, according to the storage device for an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention, the coil of the power feeding unit is
It is characterized by being embedded inside.
Thereby, since the coil can be disposed in the vicinity of the magnetic force line generating means of the power feeding device, the charging efficiency can be increased.
According to the power supply system for an electronic device according to one aspect of the present invention, in the power supply system for an electronic device that supplies power to the electronic device in the storage device by setting the storage device that stores the electronic device in the power supply device. The storage device receives magnetic lines of force with a coil, converts the received magnetic lines of force into a direct current and supplies power to the electronic device, first transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving radio signals, and processing by the electronic device First control means for controlling transmission / reception of processing data to be transmitted / received by the first transmission / reception means, wherein the power supply device is a means for generating lines of magnetic force by electromagnetic induction, and a second transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving radio wave signals. And second control means for controlling the second transmission / reception means to transmit / receive processing data transmitted / received by the first transmission / reception means to / from an external connection device connected to the power supply apparatus. Characterized by comprising a.

As a result, it is possible to realize a configuration in which the storage device is powered by the power supply device while the electronic device is stored in a sealed state without providing a through-hole for wiring in the storage device as in the past. In the case of a waterproof structure, the waterproof reliability of the storage device can be improved, and the internal electronic device can be protected from damage due to water leakage. Furthermore, processing data such as image data can be transmitted / received between an external device connected to the power supply device and the digital camera while the electronic device is stored in a sealed state in the storage device.

Moreover, according to the power supply system for an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention, the first control unit is configured to charge state data indicating a state of charge from empty to full of the power supply of the electronic device by power supply from the power supply unit. Is transmitted by the first transmission / reception means, and the second control means indicates that the charging status data from the first transmission / reception means received by the second transmission / reception means is full. In this case, control is performed to stop the generation of the lines of magnetic force of the generating means.

As a result, when the power supply of the electronic device is being charged, the charging status data indicating the power reception status is transmitted from the storage device and received by the power supply device. When the received charging status data indicates the full charge of the power supply, Since the generation of the magnetic lines of force is stopped, the charging operation can be stopped when the power supply is fully charged, thereby reducing wasteful power consumption in the power supply apparatus.

In the electronic apparatus power supply system according to one aspect of the present invention, the storage device further includes a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature of the storage device, and the first control unit includes the temperature detection unit. When the temperature detected in the above becomes a predetermined value or more, control is performed to transmit charging interruption instruction data for instructing interruption of charging of the power source from the first transmission / reception means, and the second control means is When the charging interruption instruction data received by the second transmission / reception means is received, control for stopping the generation of magnetic lines of force by the generation means is performed.

As a result, when the temperature of the storage device becomes higher than a predetermined value while charging the power supply of the electronic device,
Since the power reception is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the storage device from being deformed or altered by heat during charging, thereby eliminating the risk of damage to the electronic device during charging.
In the electronic apparatus power supply system according to one aspect of the present invention, the power supply apparatus further includes data storage means, and the second control means is received by the second transmission / reception means. Control is performed to store processing data from the first transmission / reception means in the storage means.

Thus, when the storage device is set in the power supply device, processing data such as image data of the electronic device can be stored in the power supply device, so that convenience is improved.
In the electronic apparatus power supply system according to one aspect of the present invention, the power supply apparatus further includes a power supply that supplies power to the generating unit.
Accordingly, the power supply device can charge the electronic device in the storage device without an external power source such as an outlet, and thus convenience is improved.

According to the waterproof case of the imaging device according to one aspect of the present invention, in the waterproof case of the imaging device that can be charged by setting the imaging device in a cradle in a sealed storage state, the cradle generates lines of magnetic force due to electromagnetic induction. When having the means, the magnetic field lines are received by a coil, and the received magnetic field lines are converted into a direct current to supply power to the power source of the imaging apparatus.

With this configuration, the waterproof case is set in the cradle while the image pickup apparatus is stored in a sealed state, and power is supplied from the cradle to the power supply of the image pickup apparatus in the waterproof case to perform charging by power transmission by electromagnetic induction. Since it did in this way, it can implement | achieve, without providing the penetration part for wiring in a waterproof case like the past. Therefore, a gap or the like is generated in the penetrating portion as in the past, or the terminal portion fixed to the outside of the penetrating portion is corroded or damaged to adversely affect the waterproof structure, thereby preventing water leakage inside. Therefore, it is possible to improve the waterproof reliability of the waterproof case, thereby protecting the internal imaging device from damage due to water leakage.

Further, according to the waterproof case of the imaging device according to one aspect of the present invention, the coil of the power feeding unit is arranged so that the opposing surface around the display unit when the imaging device has the display unit, the lens of the imaging device. It is arranged on the peripheral facing surface, the opposing surface of the lateral surface of the lens, or the opposing surface of the peripheral portion of any one of the front, back, top and bottom surfaces of the imaging device.
Thereby, since the area of a coil can be taken large, the electric power by a magnetic force line can be transmitted / received more efficiently, and charging efficiency can be made high.

According to the waterproof case of the imaging device according to one aspect of the present invention, the coil of the power feeding unit is embedded in the case.
Thus, the coil can be disposed in the vicinity of the magnetic field lines generating means of the cradle, so that the charging efficiency can be increased.
In addition, according to the charging system for the waterproof case storage imaging device according to the aspect of the present invention, the waterproof case storage imaging for charging the imaging device in the waterproof case by setting the waterproof case storing the imaging device in a sealed state in the cradle. In the charging system of the apparatus, the waterproof case receives a magnetic field line by a coil, converts the received magnetic field line into a direct current and supplies power to the power source of the imaging apparatus, and a first transmitting / receiving a radio signal. A transmission / reception unit; and a first control unit that controls transmission / reception of processing data processed by the imaging apparatus using the first transmission / reception unit, wherein the cradle includes a generation unit of magnetic force lines by electromagnetic induction, and a radio signal. A second transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving the processing data transmitted / received by the first transmission / reception unit, and an external connection to which the second transmission / reception unit is connected to the power supply apparatus. Characterized by comprising a second control means for controlling to transmit and receive to and from the device.

As a result, it is possible to realize a configuration in which the waterproof case is charged with the cradle while the image pickup apparatus is stored in a sealed state without providing a penetrating portion for wiring in the waterproof case. And the internal imaging device can be protected from damage due to water leakage. Furthermore, processing data such as image data can be transmitted and received between the external device connected to the cradle and the digital camera while the imaging device is stored in a sealed state in the waterproof case.

Moreover, according to the charging system for the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the first control unit is configured to charge state data indicating a charging state from empty to full of the power source by power feeding of the power feeding unit. Is transmitted by the first transmission / reception means, and the second control means indicates that the charging status data from the first transmission / reception means received by the second transmission / reception means is full. In this case, control is performed to stop the generation of the lines of magnetic force of the generating means.

As a result, when the power supply of the imaging device is being charged, charging status data indicating the power reception status is transmitted from the waterproof case and received by the cradle. When the received charging status data indicates a full charge of the power source, the magnetic field lines in the cradle Therefore, when the power supply is fully charged, the charging operation can be stopped, thereby reducing unnecessary power consumption in the cradle.

Moreover, according to the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the waterproof case further includes a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature of the case, and the first control unit includes the temperature When the temperature detected by the detection means is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, control is performed to transmit charging interruption instruction data for instructing interruption of charging of the power supply from the first transmission / reception means,
The second control means performs control to stop generation of the magnetic lines of force of the generating means when receiving the charging interruption instruction data received by the second transmitting / receiving means.

As a result, when the temperature of the waterproof case becomes higher than a predetermined value during charging of the power supply of the imaging device, the power reception is interrupted, so that the waterproof case is prevented from being deformed or altered by heat during charging. This can eliminate the risk of damage to the imaging device during charging.
According to the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to the aspect of the present invention, the cradle further includes a data storage unit, and the second control unit is received by the second transmission / reception unit. Further, control is performed to store processing data from the first transmission / reception means in the storage means.

Thus, when the waterproof case is set in the cradle, the processing data such as the image data of the imaging device can be stored in the cradle, so that convenience is improved.
Moreover, according to the charging system of the waterproof case storage image pickup apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention, the cradle further includes a power source that supplies power to the generating unit.
Accordingly, the cradle can charge the imaging device in the waterproof case without an external power source such as an outlet, so that convenience is improved.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a charging system of a waterproof case housing imaging device using a waterproof case and a cradle of the imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | positioning aspect of the non-contact electric power feeding module to the inner side and the surface of a cradle.

A waterproof case 20 shown in FIG. 1 is formed in a box shape with a waterproof material such as plastic that is not easily damaged, and a digital camera (imaging device) 100 is housed in a waterproof state inside.
At the time of charging, it is set on the cradle 21 which is a charging device. Also,
As shown in the partial cross-sectional views of FIGS. 1B and 2, the case-side non-contact power supply module 22 is fixed to the case inner bottom surface 20 a of the waterproof case 20, and the waterproof case setting surface 21 a of the cradle 21 is also provided. Also, the cradle-side non-contact power supply module 23 is fixed,
Both contactless power supply modules 22 and 23 are configured to face each other through the waterproof case 20 and a gap.

However, in this embodiment, the imaging apparatus is the digital camera 100, but any imaging apparatus that can capture still images and moving images, such as a video camera or a mobile phone with a camera function, may be used.
The cradle-side contactless power supply module 23 includes an oscillation unit 26 to which a primary coil 25 is connected and a power supply control unit 27, and the case-side contactless power supply module 22 has a current generation unit 30 to which a secondary coil 29 is connected. The current generator 30 is connected to the internal connector 31 by a power line 32. The internal connector 31 is connected to a camera battery 33.

The power supply control unit 27 controls power supply. The oscillating unit 26 controls the cradle 2 according to the control.
1 is supplied with electric power from an external power source of an outlet connected to the primary coil 25, and magnetic lines of force are generated from the primary coil 25 by electromagnetic induction in response to the supply.
The magnetic field lines are received by the secondary coil 29 via the space and the waterproof case 20. The current generator 30 converts the magnetic field lines received by the secondary coil 29 into a direct current, and supplies the direct current to the battery 33 via the power line 32 and the internal connector 31, whereby the battery 33 is charged. The

According to the waterproof case 20 of the first embodiment as described above, the digital camera 100 is provided therein.
Is set in the cradle 21 while being stored in a sealed state, and power is supplied from the cradle 21 to the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20 to charge the battery 33 so that power is transmitted by electromagnetic induction and supplied. Therefore, the waterproof case 20 can be realized without providing a through-hole portion for wiring as in the prior art.

Accordingly, a gap or the like is generated in the penetration portion as in the conventional case, or the terminal portion 12t fixed to the outside of the penetration portion is corroded or damaged, adversely affecting the waterproof structure, thereby causing water leakage inside. Therefore, the waterproof reliability of the waterproof case 20 can be improved, thereby protecting the internal digital camera 100 from damage due to water leakage.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the secondary coil 29-1 of the waterproof case 20 is connected to the waterproof case 20.
You may embed it inside. In this case, since the distance between the primary coil 25 and the secondary coil 29 is close to the pole, the charging efficiency can be increased.

Further, the secondary coil 29 may be disposed at the position shown in FIG. 4 of the waterproof case 20.
FIG. 4A shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-2 is disposed in the back surface of the case 20 facing the periphery of the liquid crystal display 100a on the back surface of the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20. The liquid crystal display 100a may be an organic EL (Electronic Luminescent) or other display device.

FIG. 4B shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-3 is disposed in the waterproof case 20 at the front position in the case facing the periphery of the lens 100b of the digital camera 100. This arrangement is particularly effective for a digital camera having a large lens.
FIG. 4C shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-4 is arranged at the front surface in the case facing the lateral surface of the lens 100 b of the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20. This arrangement is more effective because it is easy to provide on the inner surface of the waterproof case 20 because there is no unevenness particularly in a compact digital camera with a small lens.

However, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 4, in any case, the cradle is configured such that the primary coil 25 of the cradle-side contactless power supply module 23 faces the secondary coil 29 when the waterproof case 20 is set. It shall be.
According to the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, since the area of the secondary coil 29 can be increased in any case, power can be transmitted efficiently. As a result, the charging efficiency can be increased.

Further, the secondary coil 29 may be arranged at the position shown in FIG.
FIG. 5A shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-5 is arranged at the back surface in the case facing the peripheral edge of the back surface of the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20.
FIG. 5B shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-6 is disposed at the back surface in the case facing the peripheral edge of the top surface of the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20.

FIG. 5C shows an example in which the secondary coil 29-7 is arranged at the back surface in the case facing the peripheral edge of the front surface of the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case 20.
Also in the example shown in FIG. 5, the cradle is configured such that the primary coil 25 of the cradle-side non-contact power supply module 23 faces the secondary coil 29 when the waterproof case 20 is set. To do.

According to the configuration example shown in FIG. 5, in any case, the area of the secondary coil 29 can be made larger, so that power can be transmitted more efficiently. Thereby, the charging efficiency can be further increased.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the waterproof case and cradle of the imaging device in the charging system for the waterproof case storage imaging device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The waterproof case 40 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is different from the waterproof case 20 of the first embodiment in that a case-side transmitting / receiving module 42 is fixed to a case inner bottom surface 40a, and the case-side transmitting / receiving module 42 is connected to a data line. 43 is connected to the internal connector 31. The case side transmission / reception module 42 is connected to the data processing unit 44 of the digital camera 100 via the data line 43 and the internal connector 31.

Further, in the cradle 46, the cradle-side transmission / reception module 47 is fixed to the waterproof case setting surface 46a. When the waterproof case 40 is set on the cradle 46, both the transmission / reception modules 42, 47 are connected to the waterproof case 20 and the gap. So as to be in a substantially opposite state. Each of the transmission / reception modules 42 and 47 includes a transceiver that transmits and receives data by wireless communication.

As shown in FIG. 7, the case side transmission / reception module 42 includes a transceiver 50 and a control unit 51, and the control unit 51 is connected to the data processing unit 44 and processed by the data processing unit 44. A control signal and digital camera data (digital camera data) are transmitted / received to / from the cradle-side transmitting / receiving module 47 by the transmitter / receiver 50. The digital camera data is image data of the digital camera 100 and charging status data indicating a charging status such as uncharged or full charging of the battery 33 of the digital camera 100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the cradle-side transmission / reception module 47 is connected to the cradle-side non-contact power supply module 23. However, the cradle-side contactless power supply module 23 is provided with a control unit 48 that performs transmission / reception control in addition to power supply control, instead of the power supply control unit 27 described above.
In other words, in addition to the oscillating unit 26, the control unit 48 is connected to a cradle-side transmission / reception module 47, and is further connected to an external device 50 such as an external personal computer or storage device connected to the cradle 46.

The control unit 48 includes a cradle side transmission / reception module 47 and a case side transmission / reception module 42.
The transmission / reception control signal and the digital camera data are transmitted / received by wireless communication, and thereby, the external device 50 and the data processing unit 44 of the digital camera 100 are controlled to transmit / receive data.
In this control, when the digital camera data is image data, the control unit 48 uses the external device 5.
Store in 0 storage. In addition, image data can be transmitted from the external device 50 to the digital camera 100. Further, when the digital camera data is the charging status data, when the charging status data indicates the full charge of the battery 33, the power supply control signal stops the power supply from the external power source to the primary coil 25 in the oscillation unit 26. Due to this stop, the generation of magnetic lines of force by electromagnetic induction from the primary coil 25 is stopped, so that the charging operation to the battery 33 by the case-side contactless power supply module 22 is stopped.

According to such a charging system for a waterproof case storage imaging apparatus of the second embodiment, the waterproof case 40 can obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment, and can also obtain the following effects. .
That is, the digital camera 100 is stored in a sealed state inside the waterproof case 40 and set in the cradle 46 to charge the battery 33, and in addition to charging the battery 33, between the external device 50 connected to the cradle 46 and the digital camera 100. Data such as image data can be transmitted and received.

In addition, charging status data indicating the power reception status while the battery 33 is being charged is transmitted from the case-side transmitting / receiving module 42 and received by the cradle-side transmitting / receiving module 47, and the received charging status data indicates full charging of the battery 33. In this case, by stopping the power supply from the external power source in the cradle-side non-contact power supply module 23, the charging operation can be stopped when the battery 33 is fully charged, so that wasteful power consumption can be reduced. it can.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a waterproof case of the imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The difference between the waterproof case 60 of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9 and the waterproof case 40 of the second embodiment will be described.
The temperature sensor 61 is fixed to the bottom surface of the waterproof case 60, and the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 61 is notified to the control unit 62. When the notified temperature becomes a predetermined value or more, the control unit 62 In addition, charging interruption instruction data for notifying the controller 48 of the cradle 46 shown in FIG. 8 of an instruction to suspend charging is output to the transceiver 50, and the transceiver 50 transmits the charging interruption instruction data to the cradle-side transmission / reception module 47. . When the control unit 48 receives the charging interruption instruction data received by the cradle side transmission / reception module 47, the power supply control signal stops the power supply from the external power source to the primary coil 25 in the oscillation unit 26.

This stop stops the generation of magnetic lines of force from the primary coil 25 by electromagnetic induction.
The charging operation to the battery 33 by the case-side non-contact power supply module 22 is stopped.
However, the temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined value determined by the control unit 62 is a temperature in the vicinity where the waterproof case 60 is not deteriorated or deformed but may be. Moreover, the control part 62 of the waterproof case 60 is provided with the control function of the control part 51 of FIG. 7 demonstrated in 2nd Embodiment as it is.

According to the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus of the third embodiment, when the temperature of the waterproof case 60 becomes higher than a predetermined value while charging the battery 33 of the digital camera 100, the power reception is interrupted. As a result, the waterproof case 60 can be prevented from being deformed or altered by heat during charging. This eliminates the risk of damage to the digital camera 100 during charging.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the cradle in the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The cradle 65 of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 10 is different from the cradle 46 shown in FIG. 8 in that a storage unit 66 that is a storage device is provided inside the cradle 65, and a control unit 48.
Under the control, digital camera data such as image data received from the digital camera 100 by the cradle side transmission / reception module 47 is stored in the storage unit 66, and the digital camera data stored in the storage unit 66 is transmitted from the cradle side transmission / reception module 47. There is in doing so.

By using the cradle 65 of the fourth embodiment, digital camera data such as image data of the digital camera 100 can be stored in the cradle 65 when the waterproof case 60 is set in the cradle 65. Improves.

(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the cradle in the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
The cradle 68 of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is different from the cradle 65 shown in FIG. 10 in that a battery 69 is provided inside the cradle 68, and the oscillating unit 26 is changed from the battery 33.
The power is to be supplied to. The oscillating unit 26 supplies power from the battery 69 to the primary coil 25, and generates magnetic lines of force from the primary coil 25 by electromagnetic induction in response to the supply.

By using the cradle 68 of the fifth embodiment as described above, the digital camera 100 in the waterproof case can be charged without an external power source such as an outlet, so that convenience is improved.
The cradle may be a power supply device that can supply power to an electronic device such as a digital camera. Further, the waterproof case may be a storage device that can store an electronic device and has a power supply function that can be charged by supplying power to the electronic device when set in the power supply device. The power supply device and the storage device are provided with the characteristic function of the above embodiment.

The charge system figure of the waterproof case accommodation imaging device concerning a 1st embodiment. The partial cross section figure of the charge system of a 1st embodiment. The figure which embed | buried the secondary coil in the waterproofing case wall surface of the said charging system. The figure which shows the example of various arrangement | positioning of the secondary coil in the said waterproof case. The figure which shows the other various arrangement | positioning example of the secondary coil in the said waterproof case. The charge system partial cross section figure of the waterproof case accommodation imaging device concerning a 2nd embodiment. The functional block diagram of the waterproof case in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the cradle in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the waterproof case of the imaging device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the cradle which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The functional block diagram of the cradle which concerns on 5th Embodiment. FIG. 6 is a waterproof digital camera diagram that is an example of a waterproof case of a conventional imaging device.

Explanation of symbols

20, 40, 60 Waterproof case, 21, 46, 65, 68 Cradle, 22 Case side non-contact power supply module, 23 Cradle side non-contact power supply module, 25 Primary coil 25, 26 Oscillating unit, 27 Power supply control unit, 29, 29 -1 to 29-7 secondary coil, 30
Current generator, 31 Internal connector, 32 Power line, 33, 69 Battery, 42 Case side transceiver module, 43 Data line, 44 Data processing unit, 47 Cradle side transceiver module, 48, 51, 62 Controller, 50 Transceiver, 61 Temperature sensor, 100
Digital camera, 100a liquid crystal display, 100b lens

Claims (16)

In the storage device of the electronic device that performs power supply by setting the power supply device to a power supply device that can supply power in the storage state,
When the power supply apparatus has means for generating magnetic force lines due to electromagnetic induction, the power supply apparatus includes power supply means for receiving the magnetic force lines with a coil, converting the received magnetic force lines into a direct current, and supplying power to the electronic device. A storage device for an electronic device. The electronic apparatus further comprising: first transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving radio wave signals; and first control means for controlling transmission / reception of processing data processed by the electronic device using the first transmission / reception means. Device storage device. The electronic device storage device according to claim 1, wherein a coil of the power feeding unit is embedded inside. In a power supply system for an electronic device that sets a storage device that stores an electronic device in a power supply device and supplies power to the electronic device in the storage device,
The storage device receives magnetic lines of force by a coil, converts the received magnetic lines of force into a direct current and supplies power to the electronic device, first transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving radio signals, and the electronic device. First control means for performing control to transmit / receive processing data to be processed by the first transmission / reception means,
The power supply device includes: magnetic force line generating means by electromagnetic induction; second transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving radio wave signals; and processing data transmitted / received by the first transmission / reception means to the power supply apparatus. A power supply system for an electronic device, comprising: a second control unit configured to control transmission / reception with a connected external connection device. The first control means performs control to transmit charging status data indicating a charging status from empty to full of the power supply of the electronic device by power feeding by the power feeding means, and transmits the second transmitting / receiving means. The control means performs control to stop generation of the magnetic lines of force of the generating means when the charging state data from the first transmitting / receiving means received by the second transmitting / receiving means indicates full power. The power supply system for an electronic device according to claim 4. The storage device further includes temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the storage device, and the first control means is configured to detect the temperature of the power supply when the temperature detected by the temperature detection means becomes a predetermined value or more. Control to transmit charging interruption instruction data for instructing interruption of charging from the first transmission / reception means is performed, and the second control means receives the charging interruption instruction data received by the second transmission / reception means. 6. The power supply system for an electronic device according to claim 4, wherein control for stopping generation of magnetic lines of force of the generator is performed. The power supply apparatus further includes a data storage unit, and the second control unit controls the storage unit to store the processing data from the first transmission / reception unit received by the second transmission / reception unit. The power supply system for an electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the electronic device power supply system is performed. The power feeding system for an electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the power feeding device further includes a power source for supplying power to the generating unit. In the waterproof case of the imaging device that can be charged by setting the imaging device in a cradle in a sealed storage state,
When the cradle has means for generating magnetic force lines due to electromagnetic induction, the cradle includes power supply means for receiving the magnetic force lines with a coil, converting the received magnetic force lines into a direct current, and supplying power to the power source of the imaging device. A waterproof case for the imaging device. When the imaging apparatus has a display unit, the coil of the power feeding unit includes a facing surface around the display unit, a facing surface around the lens of the imaging device, a facing surface of a lateral surface of the lens, The waterproof case for an imaging apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the waterproof case is disposed on an opposing surface of a peripheral edge portion of any one of the front, rear, upper and lower surfaces. The coil of the said electric power feeding means was embed | buried inside the case, The Claim 9 or 10 characterized by the above-mentioned.
A waterproof case for the imaging device according to 1. In the charging system of the waterproof case storage imaging device that charges the imaging device in the waterproof case by setting the waterproof case storing the imaging device in a sealed state in the cradle,
The waterproof case receives magnetic lines of force with a coil, converts the received magnetic lines of force into a direct current and supplies power to the power supply of the imaging device, first transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving radio signals, and the imaging First control means for controlling transmission / reception of processing data processed by the apparatus using the first transmission / reception means,
The cradle is configured to connect magnetic force line generation means by electromagnetic induction, second transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving radio wave signals, and processing data transmitted / received by the first transmission / reception means to the power supply apparatus. And a second control means for controlling to transmit / receive to / from the external connection device. The first control means performs control to transmit charging status data indicating a charging status from empty to full of the power source by power feeding by the power feeding means, and the second control means The control is performed to stop the generation of the magnetic lines of force of the generating means when the charging status data from the first transmitting / receiving means received by the second transmitting / receiving means indicates that the power is full. Item 13. A charging system for a waterproof case-storage imaging device according to Item 12. The waterproof case further includes a temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the case, and the first control means charges the power supply when the temperature detected by the temperature detection means exceeds a predetermined value. When the second control unit receives the charge interruption instruction data received by the second transmission / reception unit, the second transmission / reception unit performs control for transmitting the charging interruption instruction data for performing an instruction to interrupt the transmission / reception from the first transmission / reception unit. 14. The charging system for a waterproof case-housing image pickup apparatus according to claim 12 or 13, wherein control for stopping generation of magnetic lines of force of the generating means is performed. The cradle further includes data storage means, and the second control means performs control to store processing data from the first transmission / reception means received by the second transmission / reception means in the storage means. 15. The charging system for a waterproof case storage imaging apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the charging system is a waterproof case storage imaging apparatus. The charging system for a waterproof case-housing imaging apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the cradle further includes a power source that supplies power to the generating unit.

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