20240089627.VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (meta platforms technologies, llc)
Contents
- 1 VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY - 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
VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
meta platforms technologies, llc
Inventor(s)
VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240089627 titled 'VOLTAGE REGULATOR MODULE WITH SHARED STORAGE CAPACITOR ARCHITECTURE FOR DEPTH CAMERA ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a charging circuit for a depth camera assembly (DCA) that can be integrated into a wearable device. The circuit includes a voltage regulation module (VRM) and a shared storage capacitor to power the illuminator and sensor array of the DCA.
- Voltage regulation module (VRM) generates regulated voltage.
- Shared storage capacitor charges during non-exposure window.
- Shared storage capacitor powers illuminator and sensor array during exposure window.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in wearable devices with depth-sensing capabilities, such as augmented reality glasses, smartwatches, or fitness trackers.
Problems Solved
The charging circuit ensures continuous power supply to the depth camera assembly during operation, improving the overall performance and reliability of the device.
Benefits
- Enhanced power management for depth camera assembly. - Increased efficiency and reliability of wearable devices. - Improved user experience with consistent depth-sensing functionality.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Charging Circuit for Depth Camera Assembly in Wearable Devices" can be applied in industries such as augmented reality, virtual reality, healthcare, and sports technology.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing charging circuits for camera assemblies in electronic devices, but specific implementations for depth camera assemblies in wearable devices may not have been previously patented.
Unanswered Questions
The shared storage capacitor may reduce the overall power consumption of the wearable device by efficiently managing the power supply to the depth camera assembly during different operational modes.
What are the potential challenges in integrating this charging circuit into existing wearable device designs?
Integrating the charging circuit may require modifications to the internal layout and power management system of the wearable device, which could pose challenges in terms of space constraints and compatibility with other components.
Original Abstract Submitted
a charging circuit for a depth camera assembly (dca) that can be integrated into a wearable device. the charging circuit includes a voltage regulation module (vrm) configured to generate a regulated voltage and a shared storage capacitor coupled to the vrm. the shared storage capacitor is charged using the regulated voltage during a non-exposure window of a dca that includes an illuminator and a sensor array. the shared storage capacitor provides power to the illuminator and the sensor array during an exposure window of the dca in which the illuminator emits light into a local area and the sensor array detects the light.
