18146810. CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Jaeheung Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Kwangseok Byon of Suwon-si (KR)
CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18146810 titled 'CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a camera module and an electronic device that includes the camera module. Here are the key points:
- The camera module consists of a camera housing and a barrel structure with at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis direction.
- The barrel structure can move back and forth along the first optical axis direction or in a plane that intersects the first optical axis, guided by a guide unit.
- There is a reflective member in the camera module that can refract or reflect light coming through the lens in a second optical axis direction that intersects the first optical axis.
- An image sensor is placed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflective member in the second optical axis direction. The image sensor receives the light that has been refracted or reflected by the reflective member.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile phones and tablets: This camera module can be used in electronic devices like smartphones and tablets to capture high-quality images and videos.
- Surveillance systems: The camera module can be used in surveillance cameras to monitor and record activities in various locations.
- Automotive cameras: This technology can be applied to cameras used in vehicles for parking assistance, collision detection, and recording purposes.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Compact design: The camera module's ability to move the lens barrel structure and use a reflective member allows for a more compact design, making it suitable for smaller electronic devices.
- Improved image quality: By using a reflective member, the camera module can manipulate the light path, resulting in improved image quality and better low-light performance.
Benefits of this technology:
- Versatile camera module: The ability to move the lens barrel structure and manipulate the light path provides flexibility in capturing different types of images and videos.
- Compact and space-saving: The design of the camera module allows for a smaller footprint, making it suitable for integration into various electronic devices.
- Enhanced image quality: The use of a reflective member helps improve image quality, especially in low-light conditions, providing clearer and more detailed images.
Original Abstract Submitted
A camera module and an electronic device including the same are provided. The camera module and an electronic device include a camera housing, a barrel structure including at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis direction, the barrel structure being at least partially accommodated in the camera housing, a guide unit configured to guide the barrel structure to reciprocate along the first optical axis direction or reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis, a driving unit axis, a reflective member configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis, and an image sensor disposed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflective member in the second optical axis direction, and configured to receive the light refracted or reflected by the reflective member.
