Apple inc. (20240377651). Camera With Sensor Shift Tilt Actuator Arrangement simplified abstract

Camera With Sensor Shift Tilt Actuator Arrangement

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Zilun Gong of Danville CA (US)

Paulom Shah of San Jose CA (US)

Yu-Min Lee of Saratoga CA (US)

Camera With Sensor Shift Tilt Actuator Arrangement - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240377651 titled 'Camera With Sensor Shift Tilt Actuator Arrangement

The camera system described in the patent application includes a tilt actuator arrangement for tilting an image sensor, providing tilt compensation and optical image stabilization.

• The tilt actuator can tilt the image sensor relative to the lens group of the camera system.
• The tilt actuator arrangement may consist of one or more voice coil motor (VCM) actuators.
• The VCM actuators include fixed drive magnets and movable drive coils.
• The drive magnets are coupled with the housing of the camera system.
• The drive coils are coupled with a substrate, which is also connected to the image sensor, allowing them to move together.

Potential Applications: - Photography and videography equipment - Surveillance cameras - Medical imaging devices - Automotive cameras for driver assistance systems

Problems Solved: - Provides tilt compensation for capturing images at different angles - Enhances optical image stabilization for sharper photos and videos

Benefits: - Improved image quality - Enhanced stability in capturing images - Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the development of advanced camera systems for consumer electronics, security systems, medical devices, and automotive applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the tilt actuator arrangement improve image quality in the camera system? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in different camera systems?

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new ways to enhance image stabilization and compensation technologies in camera systems to improve overall performance and user experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

various embodiments include a camera system having a tilt actuator arrangement for tilting an image sensor. for example, the tilt actuator may be used to tilt the image sensor, relative to a lens group of the camera system, to provide tilt compensation and/or optical image stabilization (ois). the tilt actuator arrangement may include one or more voice coil motor (vcm) actuators. according to various embodiments, the vcm actuator(s) may include fixed drive magnets and movable drive coils. the drive magnets may be coupled with a housing of the camera system. the drive coils may be coupled with a substrate, and the substrate may also be coupled with the image sensor, such that the image sensor and the substrate move together.