18232548. CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hokeun Kwak of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Dongil Seo of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18232548 titled 'CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REFRACTIVE MEMBER

Simplified Explanation

According to certain embodiments, a camera module includes a refractive member that can reflect or refract light received by the module. The module also includes an image sensor that detects the light reflected or refracted by the refractive member. The refractive member has an effective area that provides a path for the light and a dummy area located on an edge of the effective area. The dummy area scatters at least a part of the incident light onto itself.

  • The camera module includes a refractive member that can manipulate the path of light.
  • An image sensor is integrated into the camera module to detect the manipulated light.
  • The refractive member has an effective area that guides the light and a dummy area that scatters some of the incident light.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Improved image quality: The ability to manipulate the light path can enhance image quality by reducing aberrations and improving focus.
  • Compact camera design: The integration of the refractive member and image sensor into a single module allows for smaller and more compact camera designs.
  • Optical zoom capabilities: The refractive member can be used to create optical zoom functionality by adjusting the path of light.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Aberrations: The refractive member helps reduce aberrations in the captured images, resulting in clearer and more accurate representations.
  • Size limitations: By integrating the refractive member and image sensor, the camera module can be made smaller and more suitable for portable devices.
  • Optical zoom limitations: The ability to manipulate the light path allows for optical zoom capabilities without the need for additional moving parts.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved image quality: The manipulation of light path and reduction of aberrations result in higher quality images.
  • Compact and portable: The integration of components allows for smaller and more portable camera modules.
  • Enhanced functionality: The ability to create optical zoom without additional moving parts adds versatility to the camera module.


Original Abstract Submitted

According to certain embodiments, a camera module comprises a refractive member configured to reflect or refract at least a portion of light received by the camera module; and an image sensor configured to detect at least a portion of light reflected or refracted by the refractive member, wherein the refractive member includes an effective area configured to provide a path of the light and a dummy area disposed on at a portion of an edge of the effective area and configured to scatter at least a part of light incident onto the dummy area.

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