Patent classifications
G03B3/10
Focus module
A focus module for an optoelectronic sensor is provided that has a focus adjustable optics, a focus adjustment unit for varying a focal position of the optics, and a focus control to move the optics into a focal position corresponding to a distance value by means of the focus adjustment unit. The focus module here furthermore has a distance sensor for determining the distance value and the focus adjustment unit, the focus control, and the distance sensor are parts of the focus module.
Liquid lens, camera module, and optical device
A liquid lens according to one embodiment includes a first plate including a cavity in which liquids are disposed, the cavity having an inclined surface, a first electrode disposed on the inclined surface, a second electrode disposed on the first plate, and an insulation layer disposed on the first electrode, wherein the liquids include a conductive liquid and a non-conductive liquid, wherein an interface is formed between the conductive liquid and the non-conductive liquid, wherein the insulation layer includes a base disposed on the first electrode and a plurality of protrusions disposed on the base, and wherein the plurality of protrusions contacts the interface.
Liquid lens, camera module, and optical device
A liquid lens according to one embodiment includes a first plate including a cavity in which liquids are disposed, the cavity having an inclined surface, a first electrode disposed on the inclined surface, a second electrode disposed on the first plate, and an insulation layer disposed on the first electrode, wherein the liquids include a conductive liquid and a non-conductive liquid, wherein an interface is formed between the conductive liquid and the non-conductive liquid, wherein the insulation layer includes a base disposed on the first electrode and a plurality of protrusions disposed on the base, and wherein the plurality of protrusions contacts the interface.
MULTI-APERTURE CAMERAS WITH AT LEAST ONE TWO STATE ZOOM CAMERA
Multi-cameras and in particular dual-cameras comprising a Wide camera comprising a Wide lens and a Wide image sensor, the Wide lens having a Wide effective focal length EFL.sub.W and a folded Tele camera comprising a Tele lens with a first optical axis, a Tele image sensor and an OPFE, wherein the Tele lens includes, from an object side to an image side, a first lens element group G1, a second lens element group G2 and a third lens element group G3, wherein at least two of the lens element groups are movable relative to the image sensor along the first optical axis to bring the Tele lens to two zoom states, wherein an effective focal length (EFL) of the Tele lens is changed from EFL.sub.T,min in one zoom state to EFL.sub.T,max in the other zoom state, wherein EFL.sub.Tmin>1.5×EFL.sub.W and wherein EFL.sub.Tmax>1.5×EFL.sub.Tmin.
MULTI-APERTURE CAMERAS WITH AT LEAST ONE TWO STATE ZOOM CAMERA
Multi-cameras and in particular dual-cameras comprising a Wide camera comprising a Wide lens and a Wide image sensor, the Wide lens having a Wide effective focal length EFL.sub.W and a folded Tele camera comprising a Tele lens with a first optical axis, a Tele image sensor and an OPFE, wherein the Tele lens includes, from an object side to an image side, a first lens element group G1, a second lens element group G2 and a third lens element group G3, wherein at least two of the lens element groups are movable relative to the image sensor along the first optical axis to bring the Tele lens to two zoom states, wherein an effective focal length (EFL) of the Tele lens is changed from EFL.sub.T,min in one zoom state to EFL.sub.T,max in the other zoom state, wherein EFL.sub.Tmin>1.5×EFL.sub.W and wherein EFL.sub.Tmax>1.5×EFL.sub.Tmin.
LENS DRIVING DEVICE, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
One embodiment comprises: a housing; a bobbin arranged in the housing; a first coil arranged on the bobbin; a magnet, which is arranged in the housing and corresponds to the first coil; an upper elastic member coupled to the top of the bobbin and the top of the housing; a second coil, which is arranged below the housing and corresponds to the magnet in the optical axis direction; a circuit board including a body arranged below the second coil, and a connective elastic part extending from the body; a base arranged below the body of the circuit board; and a support member having one end coupled to the upper elastic member, and having the other end coupled to the connective elastic part, wherein the connective elastic part includes a coupling part coupled to the other end of the support member, and a connection part for connecting the body and the coupling part.
OPTICAL COMPONENT DRIVING MECHANISM
An optical component driving mechanism is provided. The optical component driving mechanism includes a first movable portion, a fixed portion, a first circuit member, and a first reinforcing component. The first movable portion is connected to the first optical component. The first optical component has a first optical axis. The first movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first circuit member is disposed on the fixed portion, and the first circuit member is configured to transmit electrical signals. The first reinforcing component is disposed on the first circuit member.
Voice Coil Motor, Camera Module, and Electronic Device
A voice coil motor including a first magnetic piece, a second magnetic piece, a third magnetic piece, and a counterweight, with the first magnetic piece, the second magnetic piece, the third magnetic piece, and the counterweight radially and sequentially arranged around an optical carrier, a first plurality of coils symmetrically fastened on two sides of the optical carrier, where the first plurality of coils includes a first coil and a second coil, the first coil is disposed opposite the first magnetic piece, and the second coil is disposed opposite the third magnetic piece, a first magnetic sensor, and a first induction magnet disposed opposite the first magnetic sensor. The first magnetic sensor is disposed on a side of the counterweight that is adjacent to the optical carrier, and the first induction magnet is fastened on an outer wall of the optical carrier that is adjacent to the counterweight.
LENS DRIVING APPARATUS
A lens driving apparatus with a lens portion having at least one lens, a base portion on which an image sensor detecting light coming through said lens portion can be fixed, a driving portion capable of relatively moving said lens portion in a vertical direction to a light axis of said lens portion and in a parallel direction to the light axis of said lens portion with respect to said base portion, and at least three suspension wires connecting a focus portion including said lens portion and said base portion so as to allow a relative movement. The suspension wires are arranged outside a magnet of said driving portion along the vertical direction to the light axis.
LENS DRIVING APPARATUS
A lens driving apparatus with a lens portion having at least one lens, a base portion on which an image sensor detecting light coming through said lens portion can be fixed, a driving portion capable of relatively moving said lens portion in a vertical direction to a light axis of said lens portion and in a parallel direction to the light axis of said lens portion with respect to said base portion, and at least three suspension wires connecting a focus portion including said lens portion and said base portion so as to allow a relative movement. The suspension wires are arranged outside a magnet of said driving portion along the vertical direction to the light axis.