LENS BARREL MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PREVENTION MEASURES FOR CAMERA MODULE VOICE COIL MOTOR DESIGN
    1.
    发明申请
    LENS BARREL MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE PREVENTION MEASURES FOR CAMERA MODULE VOICE COIL MOTOR DESIGN 审中-公开
    摄像机模块语音线圈电机设计镜头机械干扰预防措施

    公开(公告)号:WO2013184389A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-12

    申请号:PCT/US2013/042530

    申请日:2013-05-23

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: G02B7/023 G02B7/04 G02B13/001

    Abstract: A camera module has an image sensor and a lens assembly that includes a lens barrel having a first cylindrical portion that includes an externally threaded portion and a second cylindrical portion that has a larger diameter than the externally threaded portion. A lens moving mechanism includes a movable sleeve having internal threads that receive the externally threaded portion of the lens assembly. The lens moving mechanism is coupled to the image sensor such that the second cylindrical portion of the lens assembly is closest to the image sensor. The camera module is assembled by inserting the lens assembly into the lens moving mechanism from the side closest to the image sensor. An installation tool may engage the second cylindrical portion to rotate the lens assembly and engage the threaded portions. Features may be provided to retain the lens assembly in the lens moving mechanism before joining the threaded portions.

    Abstract translation: 相机模块具有图像传感器和透镜组件,其包括具有包括外螺纹部分的第一圆柱形部分和具有比外螺纹部分更大直径的第二圆柱形部分的透镜镜筒。 透镜移动机构包括具有接纳透镜组件的外螺纹部分的内螺纹的可移动套筒。 透镜移动机构联接到图像传感器,使得透镜组件的第二圆柱形部分最靠近图像传感器。 通过从最靠近图像传感器的一侧将透镜组件插入透镜移动机构来组装相机模块。 安装工具可以接合第二圆柱形部分以旋转透镜组件并接合螺纹部分。 可以提供特征以在接合螺纹部分之前将透镜组件保持在透镜移动机构中。

    MIRROR TILT ACTUATION
    4.
    发明申请
    MIRROR TILT ACTUATION 审中-公开
    镜面倾斜动作

    公开(公告)号:WO2015021279A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-12

    申请号:PCT/US2014/050153

    申请日:2014-08-07

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括图像传感器和变焦透镜组件,其包括被布置为彼此独立移动的多个可移动透镜元件。 在一些实施例中,多个可移动透镜元件共享光轴。 一些实施例包括用于将光引入微型照相机的透镜和镜组件。 透镜和镜组件包括折叠的光学装置,使得光通过第一透镜进入透镜和镜组件,第一透镜的光轴与多个可移动透镜元件正交。 透镜和反射镜组件包括用于折叠从第一透镜的光轴到多个可移动透镜元件的光轴的光路的反射镜,并且透镜和反射镜组件还包括用于使反射镜倾斜的致动器。

    CAPACITIVE SENSOR PACKAGING
    5.
    发明申请
    CAPACITIVE SENSOR PACKAGING 审中-公开
    电容传感器包装

    公开(公告)号:WO2013173773A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:PCT/US2013/041673

    申请日:2013-05-17

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括指纹传感器,其具有被配置为电容耦合到用户指纹的一组电容性元件。 指纹传感器可以设置在电子设备的控制按钮或显示元件下方,例如控制按钮和显示组件中的一个或多个。 响应元件响应于用户指纹的接近度,例如响应于控制按钮的运动的第一电路中的一个或两个,以及响应于指纹和显示元件的表面之间的耦合的第二电路。 指纹传感器比响应元件更靠近指纹。 控制按钮或显示组件可以包括各向异性介电材料,例如蓝宝石。

    DIGITAL CAMERA WITH LIGHT SPLITTER
    6.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL CAMERA WITH LIGHT SPLITTER 审中-公开
    数码相机与浅色分光镜

    公开(公告)号:WO2013036648A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-14

    申请号:PCT/US2012/053973

    申请日:2012-09-06

    Abstract: A digital camera component is described that has a light splitter cube having an entrance face to receive incident light from a camera scene. The cube splits the incident light into first, second, and third color components that emerge from the cube through a first face, a second face, and a third face of the cube, respectively. First, second, and third image sensors are provided, each being positioned to receive a respective one of the color components that emerge from the first, second, and third faces of the cube. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种数字照相机组件,其具有具有入射面的分光立方体,以接收来自照相机场景的入射光。 立方体将入射光分为通过立方体的第一面,第二面和第三面从立方体出射的第一,第二和第三颜色分量。 提供第一,第二和第三图像传感器,每个传感器被定位成接收从立方体的第一,第二和第三面出现的相应的一个颜色分量。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    HYBRID SENSOR SHIFT PLATFORM
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2021016592A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-28

    申请号:PCT/US2020/043595

    申请日:2020-07-24

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A hybrid sensor shift platform for an optical image stabilization (OIS) actuator mechanism in compact camera modules includes two or more substrates. A top substrate is composed of an organic material (e.g., a resin) to reduce mass, reduce magnetic interaction with permanent magnets, and improve reliability. One or more lower substrates of the hybrid sensor shift platform are ceramic substrates that provide the benefits of ceramics for connection to the image sensor. The organic substrate is connected via a solder bond process to the lower ceramic substrate(s). The connection between the substrates is reinforced with an under-fill of epoxy that surrounds the solder bonds, thus creating a full interface between the substrates within the overlap.

    CAMERA MODULE WITH EMBEDDED COMPONENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    CAMERA MODULE WITH EMBEDDED COMPONENTS 审中-公开
    带嵌入式组件的相机模块

    公开(公告)号:WO2018031797A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-15

    申请号:PCT/US2017/046332

    申请日:2017-08-10

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A camera module includes a lens barrel holder and a substrate. The substrate may include a circuit board embedded in the substrate. The circuit board may include multiple electrical components mounted to a first side of the circuit board, where the electrical components are not exposed outside. The circuit board may also include multiple electrical connections on another side of the circuit board, an image sensor mounted to the electrical connections, and an upper opening in the circuit board for light to pass through. The substrate may include an upper opening configured to receive, at least partially inside the substrate, a lower portion of the lens barrel holder. The substrate may include a lower opening connected to the upper opening and configured to receive the image sensor. The lens barrel holder may include extensions, such as a flange or tabs, and an adhesive bond between the extensions and the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 照相机模块包括镜筒支架和基板。 衬底可以包括嵌入衬底中的电路板。 电路板可以包括安装到电路板的第一侧的多个电气部件,其中电气部件不暴露在外部。 电路板还可以包括在电路板的另一侧上的多个电连接,安装到电连接的图像传感器以及电路板上的用于光通过的上开口。 衬底可以包括上部开口,该上部开口被配置成至少部分地接收衬底内部的镜筒支架的下部。 基板可以包括连接到上部开口并配置成接收图像传感器的下部开口。 镜筒保持器可以包括延伸部分,诸如凸缘或突片,以及延伸部分与基板之间的粘合剂结合。

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