18545974. CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alfred N. Mireault of San Francisco CA (US)
Nicholas D. Smyth of San Jose CA (US)
Scott W. Miller of Los Gatos CA (US)
CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18545974 titled 'CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS AND BEARING SUSPENSION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a camera with folded optics and a bearing suspension arrangement, including lens elements, prisms, and VCM actuator arrangements.
- Camera with folded optics and bearing suspension arrangement:
* The camera includes folded optics with lens elements and prisms. * It also features a bearing suspension arrangement for stability. * VCM actuator arrangements are used to move the optics along multiple axes.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
- Automotive cameras
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Improving image quality
- Enhancing stability and precision in camera movements
- Reducing the size and weight of camera systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Higher quality images
- Enhanced maneuverability of the camera
- Compact and lightweight design
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Security camera systems for businesses
- Endoscopic cameras for medical procedures
- Dash cameras for vehicles
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of folded optics in compact cameras.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional camera systems in terms of cost?
This article does not address the cost implications of implementing this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and a bearing suspension arrangement. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to move at least a portion of the optics arrangement along multiple axes.
