H04N23/54

Camera module with optical image stabilization function

The proposed invention relates to a camera module with an optical image stabilization function. A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to an image sensor is implemented to serve as an electrical path and at the same time, serve to provide an elastic restoring force in directions of a plurality of axes, thereby further miniaturizing and lightening the camera module.

Photography-based 3D modeling system and method, and automatic 3D modeling apparatus and method

The present disclosure discloses a photography-based 3D modeling system and method, and an automatic 3D modeling apparatus and method, including: (S1) attaching a mobile device and a camera to the same camera stand; (S2) obtaining multiple images used for positioning from the camera or the mobile device during movement of the stand, and obtaining a position and a direction of each photo capture point, to build a tracking map that uses a global coordinate system; (S3) generating 3D models on the mobile device or a remote server based on an image used for 3D modeling at each photo capture point; and (S4) placing the individual 3D models of all photo capture points in the global three-dimensional coordinate system based on the position and the direction obtained in S2, and connecting the individual 3D models of multiple photo capture points to generate an overall 3D model that includes multiple photo capture points.

Lens driving device
11555979 · 2023-01-17 · ·

A lens driving device which is small in size and good in focus adjustment and hand-shake correction disclosed, including: a housing, including a fixing base having a circuit substrate and a cover forming a receiving space; a spring piece connecting a lens module and a supporting frame; a supporting component for supporting the supporting frame and a second supporting frame in the housing; a first magnet steel, mounted and fixed on the supporting frame; a first drive coil, mounted on the lens module to enable a movement in an optical axis direction under an electromagnetic action; and a second drive coil, disposed on the fixing bases, and oppositely disposed near a horizontal plane of a gravity center of the lens module above a second magnet steel so that the second magnet steel mounted on the supporting frame moves along a direction orthogonal to the optical axis under the electromagnetic action.

Voice Coil Motor, Camera Module, and Electronic Device
20230008053 · 2023-01-12 ·

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.

Calibration Support, and Positioning Method for Calibration Element Applied to Calibration Support

A calibration support includes a support body (100) configured to mount a calibration element, the calibration element being configured to calibrate a driving assistance system of a vehicle (500); an image acquisition device (200) connected to the support body (100) and configured to acquire an image of the vehicle (500); a processing device (300) provided on the support body (100), electrically connected to the image acquisition device (200), and configured to calculate, according to the image acquired by the image acquisition device (200), the movement position of the support body (100) relative to the vehicle (500) and output a control signal comprising the movement position; and a control device (400) provided on the support body (100), electrically connected to the processing device (300), and configured to receive the control signal and control the support body (100) to move.

AN INTERNALLY ALIGNED CAMERA AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
20230009451 · 2023-01-12 · ·

The invention provides an internally aligned camera device comprising a front housing assembly, a first printed circuit board (PCB), a second PCB and a flexible PCB, a PCB retention cage and a rear housing assembly. The front housing assembly comprises lens elements for forming an image on an image sensor operably coupled to the first PCB, said image sensor optically aligned with said front housing assembly comprising said lens elements. The second PCB is electrically coupled to said first PCB using a flexible PCB, where the second PCB folded over said first circuit board. The PCB retention cage retains the second PCB in position. The rear housing assembly comprises a metal shield which clamps down the second PCB and said PCB retention cage in position. Further, said front housing assembly is centrally aligned and attached with said rear housing assembly. A method of manufacturing the camera device is also described.

CAMERA MODULE, SPACER COMPONENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CAMERA MODULE

A camera module according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a first component-mounting board, a second component-mounting board, and a spacer component. The first component-mounting board includes an imaging device. The second component-mounting board is electrically connected to the first component-mounting board. The spacer component is arranged between the first component-mounting board and the second component-mounting board. The spacer component includes a component body that is made of a first insulating material. The component body including a first primary-surface portion that includes a plurality of first reference surfaces including at least three first reference surfaces, a second primary-surface portion that includes a plurality of second reference surfaces including at least three second reference surfaces, and a component accommodation portion with or without a bottom, the first primary-surface portion being brought into contact with the first component-mounting board, the second primary-surface portion being brought into contact with the second component-mounting board, the component accommodation portion being provided to at least one of the first primary-surface portion or the second primary-surface portion.

Lens module and system for producing image having lens module

The present invention discloses a lens module and a system for producing an image. The lens module includes a print circuit board, a spacer, attached onto the print circuit board, and the spacer having a through hole; a lens assembly, supported by the spacer and covered the through hole; an image sensor, mounted on the print circuit board and electrically connected with the print circuit; the lens assembly is configured for capturing light reflected by an object and transmitting the light into the image sensor; the image sensor is configured for converting the light into raw image signals. The lens module may be a simple optics module and thinner than a related lens module.

Camera module and camera module driving mechanism
11546496 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A camera module is provided. The camera module includes an optical assembly including one or more lens and an image sensor, a first driving unit configured to move the optical assembly in a first direction to retract the optical assembly into a housing of an electronic device in which the optical assembly is disposed, or configured to move the optical assembly in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, so that the optical assembly protrudes externally from the housing, and a second driving unit configured to rotate the optical assembly in a protruding state based on a rotation axis, parallel to the first direction.

Determination of a subject profile with a camera

The invention provides for a medical apparatus (100, 300, 400) comprising a subject support (102) configured for moving a subject (106) from a first position (124) to a second position (130) along a linear path (134). The subject support comprises a support surface (108) for receiving the subject. The subject support is further configured for positioning the subject support in at least one intermediate position (128). The subject support is configured for measuring a displacement (132) along the linear path between the first position and the at least one intermediate position. Each of the at least one intermediate position is located between the first position and the second position. The medical apparatus further comprises a camera (110) configured for imaging the support surface in the first position. Execution of machine executable instructions 116 cause the a processor (116) controlling the medical apparatus to: acquire (200) an initial image (142) with the camera when the subject support is in the first position; control (202) the subject support to move the subject support from the first position to the second position; acquire (204) at least one intermediate image (144) with the camera and the displacement for each of the at least one intermediate image as the subject support is moved from the first position to the second position; and calculate (206) a height profile (150, 600, 604) of the subject by comparing the initial image and the at least one intermediate image. The height profile is at least partially calculated using the displacement. The height profile is descriptive of the spatially dependent height of the subject above the support surface.