18061420. FOLDED OPTICS CAMERA AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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FOLDED OPTICS CAMERA AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shashank Sharma of San Francisco CA (US)
Brad V. Johnson of Santa Clara CA (US)
Alfred N. Mireault of San Francisco CA (US)
FOLDED OPTICS CAMERA AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18061420 titled 'FOLDED OPTICS CAMERA AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a camera with folded optics and a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator assembly for autofocus and optical image stabilization. The camera has a specific rotational mode of vibration that is invisible to the image sensor.
- The camera includes a folded optics arrangement and a VCM actuator assembly.
- The VCM actuator assembly enables autofocus and optical image stabilization movement.
- The camera has a first rotational mode of free vibration that is undetectable by the image sensor.
- The lenses of the camera rotate about the optical axis without affecting the captured image.
- The folded optics design and VCM actuator assembly provide improved functionality and performance.
Potential Applications
- Consumer digital cameras
- Smartphone cameras
- Surveillance cameras
- Medical imaging devices
- Industrial inspection systems
Problems Solved
- Eliminates visible vibration in the captured images caused by lens movement.
- Provides precise autofocus and optical image stabilization without affecting image quality.
- Enables compact and efficient camera designs.
Benefits
- Improved image quality and stability in captured photos and videos.
- Enhanced autofocus performance for sharper and clearer images.
- Compact and lightweight camera designs for easier portability.
- Versatile application in various industries and devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments include a camera with a folded optics arrangement and include a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator assembly to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. The camera with folded optics and the associated VCM actuator assembly have a first rotational normal mode of free vibration such that lenses of the camera rotate about an optical axis of the camera such that the rotational motion in the first rotational mode of free vibration is invisible from a perspective of an image sensor of the camera.
