An example shutter assembly for protecting cameras, such as webcams, integrated into computing devices is disclosed. The shutter assembly includes an actuator element and shutter element. The actuator element can rotate an axis to pivot the shutter element into and out of the field of view of the camera assembly. The actuator can extend through or be otherwise accessible through the housing of the computing device so that the shutter can move in a plane parallel to the front surface or bezel of the computing device. Because the shutter element operated from a surface other than the front facing surface, the bezel can include a single surface with a window to protect the camera assembly and allow for a touch control capabilities. The shutter element can be disposed between the bezel and the camera assembly to provide privacy from the camera being inadvertently or maliciously activated.

An example shutter assembly for protecting cameras, such as webcams, integrated into computing devices is disclosed. The shutter assembly includes an actuator element and shutter element. The actuator element can rotate an axis to pivot the shutter element into and out of the field of view of the camera assembly. The actuator can extend through or be otherwise accessible through the housing of the computing device so that the shutter can move in a plane parallel to the front surface or bezel of the computing device. Because the shutter element operated from a surface other than the front facing surface, the bezel can include a single surface with a window to protect the camera assembly and allow for a touch control capabilities. The shutter element can be disposed between the bezel and the camera assembly to provide privacy from the camera being inadvertently or maliciously activated.

An information handling system peripheral camera ensures privacy with a cover that minimizes distance of a camera module to a front opening of the camera housing. For instance, opposing cover members rotate about geared ends that engage to translate rotation between the members, where the members meet over a camera opening to block capture of visual images and move to opposing sides to expose the camera module. In an alternative embodiment, a rotating shutter arrangement selectively covers the camera for security and also covers a microphone to provide security against unauthorized audible access through the camera. Selective covering and exposing of a camera module, infrared camera, microphone and user presence detection sensor support adaptive security at a camera based upon end user context.

An information handling system peripheral camera ensures privacy with a cover that minimizes distance of a camera module to a front opening of the camera housing. For instance, opposing cover members rotate about geared ends that engage to translate rotation between the members, where the members meet over a camera opening to block capture of visual images and move to opposing sides to expose the camera module. In an alternative embodiment, a rotating shutter arrangement selectively covers the camera for security and also covers a microphone to provide security against unauthorized audible access through the camera. Selective covering and exposing of a camera module, infrared camera, microphone and user presence detection sensor support adaptive security at a camera based upon end user context.

An aperture module is provided. The aperture module includes a plurality of blades configured to interlock with each other to form a through-hole, a rotator on which the plurality of blades are disposed, a first base on which the rotator is disposed, a second base connected to the first base, and a driving unit disposed on the second base and configured to provide a driving force to move the rotator in a direction that intersects an optical axis direction. The first base is configured to move in an optical axis direction with respect to the second base.

An aperture module is provided. The aperture module includes a plurality of blades configured to interlock with each other to form a through-hole, a rotator on which the plurality of blades are disposed, a first base on which the rotator is disposed, a second base connected to the first base, and a driving unit disposed on the second base and configured to provide a driving force to move the rotator in a direction that intersects an optical axis direction. The first base is configured to move in an optical axis direction with respect to the second base.

A lens module including a base, a lens, a front cover, a first shielding plate set, a second shielding plate set, and a gasket is provided. The lens is disposed on the base. The front cover is rotatably disposed above the base and the lens, and the front cover has a first through hole. Each of the first shielding plate set and the second shielding plate set is pivoted on the base. The second shielding plate set and the first shielding plate set interfere with each other. The gasket is fixed in the first through hole and coupled to the second shielding plate set. The gasket has a second through hole. When the base and the front cover rotate relative to each other, the gasket rotates with the front cover and drives the first shielding plate set and the second shielding plate set to limitedly swing.

A lens module including a base, a lens, a front cover, a first shielding plate set, a second shielding plate set, and a gasket is provided. The lens is disposed on the base. The front cover is rotatably disposed above the base and the lens, and the front cover has a first through hole. Each of the first shielding plate set and the second shielding plate set is pivoted on the base. The second shielding plate set and the first shielding plate set interfere with each other. The gasket is fixed in the first through hole and coupled to the second shielding plate set. The gasket has a second through hole. When the base and the front cover rotate relative to each other, the gasket rotates with the front cover and drives the first shielding plate set and the second shielding plate set to limitedly swing.

An optical system is provided, including a movable part, a fixed part, and a driving assembly. The movable part is connected to a first optical element. The movable part is movable relative to the fixed part. The fixed part has a fixed part opening, wherein a light passes through the fixed part opening. The driving assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. The first optical element at least partially overlaps the fixed part opening when the movable part is in a first position. When the movable part is in an extreme position, the first optical element does not overlap the fixed part opening.

An optical system is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part, and a driving assembly. The fixed part has an opening. A light passes through the opening. The movable part is movable relative to the fixed part and connected to a first optical element. The driving assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. The first optical element at least partially overlaps the opening when the movable part is in a first position. The first optical element further includes a first optical element surface, and the first optical element surface faces the light.