公开(公告)号：US11272082B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US17023938

申请日：2020-09-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Brian A. Argyres ,  Lindsay M. Alanen ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Shujun Tang

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G03B13/36

Abstract: Various embodiments include a chassis for a multi-camera system and techniques for forming such a chassis. The chassis may comprise multiple chassis portions that define cavities for mounting cameras. Some embodiments include a chassis portion comprising an integrated shield can-chassis that may be formed as a single component. According to some embodiments, subtractive manufacturing may be used to form one or more features of the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US20210373279A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：US17403118

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Alfred N. Mireault ,  Scott W. Miller ,  Shashank Sharma

IPC: G02B7/09 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/00 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G02B27/64 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G06F9/30 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements, carrier arrangements, and/or suspension arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Furthermore, some embodiments include position sensor arrangements for position sensing with respect to AF and/or OIS movement.

公开(公告)号：US20210223662A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US17221620

申请日：2021-04-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Alfred N. Mireault ,  Brad V. Johnson ,  Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Rummel R. Adriano ,  Shashank Sharma ,  Steven Webster

IPC: G03B5/04 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H02K41/035 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.

公开(公告)号：US10969652B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16244030

申请日：2019-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Alfred N. Mireault ,  Brad V. Johnson ,  Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Rummel R. Adriano ,  Shashank Sharma ,  Steven Webster

IPC: G03B5/04 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G03B17/17 ,  H02K41/035 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04M1/02

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.

公开(公告)号：US20210092297A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：US17025957

申请日：2020-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Jian Ouyang ,  Scott W. Miller

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Various embodiments include a dynamic flex circuit that may be used in a camera with a moveable image sensor. The dynamic flex circuit may include one or more fixed end portions, a moveable end portion, and an intermediate portion. In some embodiments, the fixed end portion may be connected to another flex circuit of the camera. The moveable end portion may be coupled with the moveable image sensor. The intermediate portion may be configured to allow the moveable end portion to move with the moveable image sensor. Some embodiments include a reinforcement arrangement that reinforces one or more portions of the dynamic flex circuit.

公开(公告)号：US20190235202A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16258377

申请日：2019-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas D. Smyth ,  Alred N. Mireault ,  Scott W. Miller ,  Shashank Sharma

IPC: G02B7/09 ,  G02B27/09 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06F9/30 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B3/10

CPC classification number: G02B7/09 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/0065 ,  G02B27/0972 ,  G02B27/0977 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G03B2205/0015 ,  G03B2205/0053 ,  G03B2205/0069 ,  G06F9/3004 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/2328

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements, carrier arrangements, and/or suspension arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Furthermore, some embodiments include position sensor arrangements for position sensing with respect to AF and/or OIS movement.