18504589. CAMERA MODULE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.)

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CAMERA MODULE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Kangjin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

CAMERA MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18504589 titled 'CAMERA MODULE

The camera module described in the patent application includes a housing with an inner space covered by a cover, a folded module with a reflective member, a lens module with multiple lenses, an image sensor module with an image sensor, and a sensor circuit board with an external circuit connection portion.

  • The housing of the camera module contains the inner space covered by a cover.
  • The folded module includes a reflective member that reflects incident light.
  • The lens module consists of multiple lenses that transfer light reflected from the reflective member through the inner space of the housing.
  • The image sensor module includes an image sensor that senses light transferred through the lens module.
  • The sensor circuit board has a first surface where the image sensor is mounted and an external circuit connection portion that extends outside the housing for connection to an external circuit.

Potential Applications: - Surveillance systems - Automotive cameras - Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of light for image sensing - Compact design for camera modules

Benefits: - Improved image quality - Compact and versatile design - Enhanced functionality in various applications

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Camera Module Technology for Diverse Industries This technology can be utilized in surveillance systems, automotive cameras, medical imaging devices, and other industries requiring high-quality image sensing capabilities. The compact design and efficient light transfer make it a valuable asset in various commercial applications.

Questions about Camera Module Technology: 1. How does the reflective member in the folded module enhance light reflection for image sensing? 2. What are the key advantages of using multiple lenses in the lens module for transferring light in the camera module?


Original Abstract Submitted

A camera module includes a cover; a housing having an inner space covered by the cover; a folded module including a reflective member reflecting incident light; a lens module including a plurality of lenses transferring, in a direction of an optical axis, light reflected from the reflective member through the inner space of the housing; an image sensor module including an image sensor sensing light transferred through the lens module, and a sensor circuit board having a first surface on which the image sensor is mounted; and an external circuit connection portion configured to connect to a connection edge of the sensor circuit board and extend outside the housing to be connectable to an external circuit. The connection edge includes a first edge portion disposed between imaginary surfaces extending from the opposing outer surfaces of the cover, and a second edge portion protruding farther outward than the first edge portion.