18594868. VOICE COIL MOTOR OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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VOICE COIL MOTOR OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Richard J. Topliss of Cambridge (GB)
Douglas S. Brodie of Los Gatos CA (US)
Anthony J. Rossetti of San Jose CA (US)
Richard H. Tsai of Cupertino CA (US)
Richard L. Baer of Los Altos CA (US)
VOICE COIL MOTOR OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18594868 titled 'VOICE COIL MOTOR OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
The abstract describes an apparatus for controlling the motion of a camera component, including an actuator module with magnets and a coil to adjust focus based on Lorentz forces.
- The apparatus includes an actuator module with a plurality of magnets poled with aligned magnetic domains.
- A coil is rigidly disposed around a lens to generate Lorentz forces for adjusting focus.
- Each magnet contributes to the forces that adjust the focus of the lens.
- The apparatus utilizes magnetic fields and electrical currents to control the motion of the camera component.
- The design allows for precise and efficient adjustments to the focus of the camera lens.
Potential Applications: - Camera lenses in smartphones, digital cameras, and other imaging devices - Surveillance systems with remote-controlled cameras - Medical imaging equipment for precise focus adjustments
Problems Solved: - Provides a mechanism for accurate and quick adjustments to the focus of camera lenses - Enables remote control of camera components for various applications - Enhances the overall performance and functionality of imaging devices
Benefits: - Improved image quality through precise focus adjustments - Enhanced user experience with remote-controlled camera components - Increased efficiency in capturing clear and sharp images
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Camera Lens Control Technology for Imaging Devices This technology can be utilized in smartphones, digital cameras, surveillance systems, and medical imaging equipment. It offers a competitive advantage to companies producing imaging devices by providing precise focus control and enhanced user experience.
Questions about Camera Lens Control Technology: 1. How does the actuator module with magnets contribute to adjusting the focus of the camera lens? The actuator module uses magnets with aligned magnetic domains to generate forces that adjust the focus of the lens based on Lorentz forces. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond camera components? This technology can also be applied in robotics, automation systems, and other devices requiring precise motion control mechanisms.
Original Abstract Submitted
Some embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling the motion of a camera component. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an actuator module. The actuator module includes a plurality of magnets. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets is poled with magnetic domains substantially aligned in the same direction throughout each magnet. The apparatus further includes a coil rigidly disposed around a lens. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets contributes to the forces to adjust focus of the lens based on Lorentz forces generated from the coil.
