Electronic Device and Camera Module

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Electronic Device and Camera Module - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223879 titled 'Electronic Device and Camera Module

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes an electronic device with a camera module that includes an image signal processor integrated circuit and a switch. The switch can toggle between sending image data directly from the camera to a processor or processing the data through the integrated circuit before transmission.

The invention involves a camera module with an integrated image signal processor and a switch that can control the flow of image data.
The switch enables the camera to either directly transmit image data to a processor or process it through the integrated circuit before transmission.
This technology allows for flexibility in handling image data acquired by the camera, providing different pathways for processing and transmission.

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, security cameras, and other electronic devices with cameras that require efficient processing and transmission of image data.

Problems Solved: 1. Streamlining the process of handling image data acquired by a camera. 2. Providing flexibility in choosing between direct transmission or processing before transmission. 3. Enhancing the efficiency of image data processing and transmission.

Benefits: 1. Improved speed and efficiency in handling image data. 2. Enhanced control over the processing and transmission of image data. 3. Increased flexibility in managing image data flow within electronic devices.

Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable for manufacturers of smartphones, tablets, security cameras, and other electronic devices with cameras, enhancing the performance and efficiency of image data processing and transmission in these products.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the switch in the camera module facilitate the processing and transmission of image data? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the development of future electronic devices with cameras?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device and a camera module are provided. an image signal processor integrated circuit and a first switch are disposed in the camera module, and the first switch can implement a single pole double throw function between a camera and two paths. in this way, through switching performed by using the first switch, image data acquired by the camera may be directly transmitted to a processor through a first path; or the image data acquired by the camera is processed by the image signal processor integrated circuit in a second path, and processed image data is transmitted to the processor.