A camera head unit including an image sensor configured to generate an image signal, a main unit configured to perform a signal process to the image signal, and first and second cables are included. Further, a determining section configured to determine whether a connection state is in a first connection state in which the camera head unit and the main unit are connected with each other via a first cable without a second cable or a second connection state in which the camera head unit and the main unit are connected with each other via the first cable and the second cable, and a transmission section configured to transmit the image signal between the camera head unit and the main unit at least via the first cable according to a determination result determined by the determining section are included.

A machine-vision vehicle service system, and methods of operation, incorporating at least one at least one camera and an optical projector for guiding placement of vehicle service components relative to a vehicle undergoing service. The camera and optical projector are operatively coupled to a processing system configured with software instructions to selectively control a projection axis orientation for the optical projector to enable projection of visible indicia onto various surfaces visible within the field of view of the camera.

A case for a head-mounted device includes a body portion and a power supply. The body portion includes one or more walls defining an interior cavity that is configured to receive and house the head-mounted device. The power supply is included in the body portion for transferring power to the head-mounted device.

A case for a head-mounted device includes a body portion and a power supply. The body portion includes one or more walls defining an interior cavity that is configured to receive and house the head-mounted device. The power supply is included in the body portion for transferring power to the head-mounted device.

An apparatus for an optical system including a first magnification varying lens configured to move with zooming, a second magnification varying lens of which a position is controlled based on a position of the first magnification varying lens, and a focus lens configured to adjust an in-focus position includes a detector configured to detect the position of the second magnification varying lens, and at least one processor and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to function as a setting unit configured to set a driving range of the focus lens based on the position of the second magnification varying lens.

An imaging device includes a lens barrel in which a plurality of lenses are held and that has a thread groove in a cylindrical outer periphery thereof; an imaging element that captures a subject image incident on the imaging element through the lenses; a housing that holds the imaging element and that includes a threaded portion configured to engage with the thread groove in the outer periphery of the lens barrel; and an adhesive member positioned between the thread groove in the outer periphery of the lens barrel and the threaded portion of the housing. The thread groove is provided in a range including a position at which a principal plane of an optical system including the plurality of lenses crosses the outer periphery of the lens barrel.

In certain embodiments, an imaging system includes an enclosure with an objective aperture opening into an interior space of the enclosure, an optical assembly optically coupling the objective aperture to an imaging sensor within the enclosure, a shutter mounted to the objective aperture for selectively blocking and admitting illumination through the objective aperture into the interior space, and an illuminator mounted to illuminate the interior space of the enclosure.

A method of installing a camera unit including an imaging device and an optical system that forms an optical image on a light receiving surface of the imaging device, wherein the light receiving surface includes a first area and a second area on a peripheral side of the first area, wherein an increase in an image height with respect to a unit half angle of view in the first area is larger than an increase in an image height with respect to a unit half angle of view in the second area, wherein the optical system and the imaging device are disposed such that the gravity center of the first area deviates in a first direction from the center of the light receiving surface, and wherein the method includes installing the camera unit such that the first direction is directed to an area other than a predetermined targeted area.

A camera module includes a mounting frame defining a first through hole, a filter installed in the first through hole, and a circuit board including a first surface and a second surface. The mounting frame is on the first surface. An air escaping channel is recessed from the second surface, an air escaping hole penetrates the first surface and the second surface and communicates with the air escaping channel. The circuit board, the mounting frame, and the filter cooperate with each other to form a first cavity, the first cavity communicates with the air escaping hole. The air escaping channel includes a first channel portion and a second channel portion, an angle is formed between the first channel portion and the second channel portion. The air escaping hole communicates with the first channel portion, the second channel portion extends to an edge of the circuit board to form an opening.

A method for manufacturing a camera module. An objective is aligned in relation to an image sensor and is subsequently fixated in terms of position by connecting to a support receiving the image sensor or to a housing surrounding the image sensor. The objective is connected to the support or to the housing via at least two cylindrical pins, the cylindrical pins being in each case placed laterally against the objective and being welded on the one hand to the objective, and on the other hand to the support or the housing. A camera module is also described.