18452421. Folded Optics Camera with Tilt Actuator simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Folded Optics Camera with Tilt Actuator
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jian Ouyang of San Jose CA (US)
Nicholas D. Smyth of San Jose CA (US)
Scott W. Miller of Los Gatos CA (US)
Folded Optics Camera with Tilt Actuator - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18452421 titled 'Folded Optics Camera with Tilt Actuator
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a camera with folded optics and a tilt actuator. It includes a prism and a lens group in its folded optics arrangement. The camera has actuators that can tilt the prism in multiple directions and translate the lens group along an axis. A bearing suspension arrangement allows for controlled movement of the prism and lens group.
- Camera with folded optics and tilt actuator
- Folded optics arrangement with prism and lens group
- Actuator arrangement for tilting the prism in multiple directions
- Actuator arrangement for translating the lens group along an axis
- Bearing suspension arrangement for controlled movement of the prism and lens group
Potential Applications
- Photography and videography
- Surveillance systems
- Mobile devices with cameras
- Drones and aerial photography
Problems Solved
- Enables compact camera design with folded optics
- Provides flexibility in adjusting the tilt of the prism
- Allows for precise control of the lens group position
Benefits
- Compact and portable camera design
- Enhanced image stabilization
- Improved control over image composition
- Increased versatility in capturing different angles and perspectives
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and a tilt actuator. In some embodiments, the camera may include a folded optics arrangement that may include a prism and a lens group. In some embodiments, an actuator arrangement of the camera may include one or more actuators for tilting the prism about multiple axes. Furthermore, the actuator arrangement may include one or more actuators for translating the lens group along an axis. In some embodiments, the camera may include a bearing suspension arrangement that may allow for controlled movement of the prism and/or the lens group according to the motion enabled by the actuator arrangement.
