УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЕМ И ЕГО СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области вычислительной техники. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении высокой оперативности выполнения операций установки. Устройство содержит блок переключения, сконфигурированный с возможностью переключать режим отображения экрана установок между первым режимом отображения и вторым режимом отображения; и блок управления, сконфигурированный с возможностью: в первом режиме отображения отображать на экране установок первый элемент, который относится к предварительно определенному элементу установок, и множество элементов, относящихся к множеству элементов установок, отличных от предварительно определенного элемента установок, и затем отображать второй элемент на экране установок в случае, когда первый элемент выбирается. 5 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

ОКОНЕЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СТАБИЛИЗАЦИИ ВИДЕОИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области захвата и обработки изображений. Техническим результатом является реализация компенсации поступательного сотрясения в Z-направлении. Результат достигается тем, что способ стабилизации видеоизображения включает в себя: включение с помощью оконечного устройства объектива камеры и фотографирование видеоизображения с использованием объектива камеры; обнаружение оконечным устройством расстояния до объекта, в котором расстояние до объекта представляет собой расстояние до объекта или человека в фокусе; и обнаружение оконечным устройством сотрясения по X-оси, Y-оси и Z-оси во время фотографирования, где Z-ось является оптической осью объектива камеры, X-ось является осью, перпендикулярной Z-оси в горизонтальной плоскости, и Y-ось является осью, перпендикулярной Z-оси в вертикальной плоскости; если расстояние до объекта меньше порогового значения расстояния до объекта, обнаружение оконечным устройством сотрясения при вращении по X-оси, Y-оси и Z-оси и обнаружение ...

ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ ФИКСАЦИИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ НЕГО

Изобретение относится к оборудованию фиксации изображений и к способу управления для него. Заявленное оборудование фиксации изображений содержит узел обнаружения, выполненный с возможностью выполнять процесс обнаружения объектов для снятого изображения; узел редактирования, выполненный с возможностью редактировать снятое изображение; узел получения, выполненный с возможностью получать данные для снятого изображения; и узел изменения, выполненный с возможностью изменять процесс редактирования узла редактирования на основе данных, полученных посредством узла получения. При этом узел изменения выполнен с возможностью, когда узел изменения изменяет процесс редактирования, назначать большие весовые коэффициенты данным, полученным посредством узла получения для снятого изображения на основе инструкции от пользователя, чем данным, полученным посредством узла получения для снятого изображения, обработанного автоматически. Технический результат - создание оборудования фиксации изображений, которое ...

ПРИВОДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВА

Quick acting wide angle zoom lens system e.g. for compact camera

Quick acting wide angle zoom system with first and third lens units having a negative power of refraction and a second lens unit with a positive power of refraction, emanating from an object side. So that if zooming from a wide angle position in to a telephoto position. The first, second and third lens are all moved in the direction of the object. So that a distance between the first and the second lens units and a distance between the second and the third lens are altered. Whereby the zoom lens system fulfils the following conditions: 2 <= f1/fw <= 20, 0.30 <= S1/fw <= 0.90 Whereby f1 is a focal length of the first lens unit; S1 is a movement path or a movement amount of the first lens unit during the zooming and fw is a focal length of the entire zoom lens in the wide angle position. The following conditions if fulfilled: 0.5 <= f3/fw <= 0.9. f3 is a focal length of the third lens unit.

Arrangement for automatic viewing point analysis with image recognition for computer control

The arrangement has one or more cameras near the monitor that continuously acquire images of the head or of parts of the head of the person. One or both pupils and if appropriate the head position are determined with respect to a spatial coordinate system using an electronic data processing system, e.g. a PC, by image processing and recognition using the digitized camera images. One or both viewing lines are derived from knowledge of the data. The image point is computed from the intercept of the sight lines.

Telescoping-type zoom lens for camera

The zoom lens includes an inner barrel (17) concentrically positioned inside an outer barrel (16) drivable to rotate about an optical axis of the lens relative to the inner barrel. At least one inward projection (16e) from an inner periphery of the outer barrel defines a guide groove (16c) extending in the direction of the optical axis. At least one outward projection (17h) from an outer periphery of the inner barrel defines a second guide groove (17a) extending in the direction of the optical axis. The projections are positioned in an annular space formed between the outer and the inner barrels. The thickness of the annular space in a radial direction of the optical axis is less than the sum of the projections thicknesses where each projection thickness is less than the annular space thickness. A lead slot may be formed in the inner barrel. An innermost barrel (19) placed in the inner barrel may have a follower pin which engages with a guide groove through the lead slot.

Bildstabilisierungsvorrichtung

Bildaufnahmevorrichtung und Steuerungsverfahren für diese

Eine Bildaufnahmevorrichtung ist dazu konfiguriert, einen Aufnahmeprozess basierend auf Daten über ein aufgenommenes Bild zu ändern. Die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung ist dazu konfiguriert, wenn die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung den Aufnahmeprozess ändert, größere Gewichtungen an die Daten über das aufgenommene Bild basierend auf einer Anweisung von einem Benutzer als zu den Daten über das aufgenommene Bild, das automatisch verarbeitet wird, zuzuweisen.

Abbildungsvorrichtung mit einem optischen Bildstabilisierer

Eine Abbildungsvorrichtung umfasst eine Erfassungsvorrichtung (57) zum Erfassen der Richtung und Größe einer auf eine Aufnahmeoptik einwirkenden Schwingung; einen ersten und einen zweiten bewegbaren Rahmen (32, 36), die gemeinsam ein optisches Bildstabilisierungselement (13e, 13f, 13g), das einen Teil der Aufnahmeoptik bildet, so halten, dass dieses in einer zu einer gemeinsamen optischen Achse (Z1) der Aufnahmeoptik senkrechten Ebene in zwei voneinander verschiedenen Richtungen bewegbar ist; eine erste Vorspannvorrichtung (37), die den ersten bewegbaren Rahmen in dessen Bewegungsrichtung vorspannt, und eine zweite Vorspannvorrichtung (39), die den zweiten bewegbaren Rahmen in dessen Bewegungsrichtung vorspannt, eine erste Anschlagvorrichtung (40b), die die Bewegungsendposition des ersten bewegbaren Rahmens in der Vorspannrichtung der ersten Vorspannvorrichtung festlegt, und eine zweite Anschlagvorrichtung (41b), die die Bewegungsendposition des zweiten bewegbaren Rahmens in der Vorspannrichtung ...

Vorrichtung zum Einstellen eines Kameraobjektivs

Eine Vorrichtung zum Einstellen eines Kameraobjektivs 1, das mindestens einen um die optische Achse des Kameraobjektivs 1 drehbaren Objektivring 11, 12 zur Zoom-, Fokus- oder Blendeneinstellung aufweist, der mit einer von einer Steuerelektronik ansteuerbaren Antriebseinrichtung verbindbar ist, weist eine mit dem Kameraobjektiv 1 verbundene, der Kontur des Kameraobjektivs angepasste Haltevorrichtung zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungsmechanismus einer die Antriebseinrichtung und Steuerelektronik enthaltenden Antriebssystems 2 auf.

Luftbilddigitalkameras und Verfahren zum Steuern von Luftbilddigitalkameras

Eine Luftbilddigitalkamera umfaßt ein Gehäuse 15, einen an dem Gehäuse angebrachten Objektiv-Adapter zur Aufnahme eines Objektivs, einen Rahmen 45, einen Bildsensor 35, welcher an dem Rahmen angebracht ist, wenigstens drei Festkörpergelenke 51, welche den Rahmen und das Gehäuse verbinden, wobei die Festkörpergelenke eine Verlagerung des Rahmens relativ zum Gehäuse in eine Verlagerungsrichtung 67 parallel zu einer Licht empfangenden Fläche des Bildsensors erlauben; eine Feder 69, welche eine Vorspannkraft zwischen dem Gehäuse und dem Rahmen bereitstellt, die in die Verlagerungsrichtung orientiert ist; und einen Stellglied 71, welches dazu konfiguriert ist, den Rahmen relativ zu dem Gehäuse gegen die Vorspannkraft zu verlagern.

Bypassing current sense in an SMA actuator

Image processing system for use with a patient positioning device

Mount shift apparatus for moving a CCTV camera lens perpendicular to the optical axis

A mount shift apparatus 10 for moving a CCTV camera lens perpendicular to the optical axis O has a mount frame 11 with a threaded portion 12 for attachment to a camera body 52 and a lens frame 20 for supporting a lens group 27. The lens frame 20 is supported so that it can be adjusted relative to the mount frame 11 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis O by means of a mount shift means. The mount shift means may be rotatable shift screws 37 which are screw engaged with a cylindrical portion of a mount set ring of the lens frame 20. There may be four rotatable shift screws 37a-d positioned at 90 degree intervals around the optical axis O. The mount shift means may be a shift ring (90, fig. 6) with sliding grooves 93,94 on its rear and front surfaces 91,92 which engage pins 88,104 on opposed end surfaces 84,101 of the lens frame 100 and mount frame 83.

Mount shift apparatus of lens for cctv camera

Imaging device having an optical image stabilizer

Flexible printed wiring board arrangement of an imaging device

Optical image stabilizer

Generating control instructions for a mechanical couch

Apparatus or method suitable for generates control instructions for a mechanical of translation in three dimensions and rotation about an axis wherein a model of a surface or object is stored and images of an object on the member are obtained, the images are processed to generate a model of the object on the member. The generated model and the stored model are processed to determine a transform necessary to match the generated model to the stored model, the transform comprising rotational and translational components. By extracting from the rotational component of the determined transform a rotation corresponding to a rotation about the axis of rotation of the member, control instructions are generated for the couch from the extracted rotation and a translation matching the generated model to the stored model after the extracted rotation has been applied to the generated model.

A camera assembly

Camera assembly 100 has a housing 10 and a window 12 on a first side of the housing. An image sensor 40 extends along the first side 10a of the housing 10 or along a second side 10b opposite the first side. An optical path 2, 4, 6 is defined between the window and the image sensor and it may have a periscopic effect. A first reflector 20 and a second reflector 30 are sequentially positioned along the optical path for forming an image onto the image sensor. The reflectors are each configured to deflect the optical path and the second reflector 30 is configured to focus the image onto the image sensor. The reflectors may be gradient-index (GRIN) prisms. The first reflector may be moveable relative to the housing for effecting zoom, autofocus (AF) and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

Optical image stabilisation

Shape memory alloy actuation apparatus

A shape memory alloy actuation apparatus has a support structure 2 and a movable element such as lens element 20 supported on the support structure by a suspension system 30 comprising a bearing arrangement arranged to guide movement of the movable element along a movement direction with respect to the support structure. The movable element has a protrusion 22 protruding from the movable element laterally of the movement direction. Two lengths of shape memory alloy actuator wire (40, figure 1) are connected between the protrusion and the support structure for driving movement of the movable element relative to the support structure. The bearing surfaces of one of the bearings 31a comprise grooves 33, 32 on each of the support structure and the movable element, and the bearing surfaces of the other bearing 31b comprise a groove 33 on one of the support structure and the movable element and a planar surface 32 on the other of the support structure and the movable element.

Shape memory alloy actuation apparatus

Image pickup apparatus and control method therefor

An image processing apparatus is configured to change a shooting process based on data on a shot image. The image pickup apparatus is configured to, when the image pickup apparatus changes the shooting process, assign greater weights to the data on the shot image based on an instruction from a user than to the data on the shot image automatically processed. The processing may be any one of an image pickup process, an image editing process, image processing, a subject searching process, and a subject registering process. The image processing could be any one of distortion correction, white balance adjustment, and colour interpretation. The image editing could be any of image trimming, rotation, HDR, blur and colour conversion.

Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof

SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.

ILLUSTRATION DEVICE

OBJECTIVE DRIVE SYSTEM, OBJECTIVE AND DEVICE FOR THE DELIMITATION OF THE OBJECTIVE DRIVE

GUIDANCE MECHANISM FOR A FLEXIBLE PRINTED SCHALTUNGSPLATTE IN AN INTERMEDIATE LENS CATCH CAMERA.

PHOTOGRAPHIC OPTICAL SYSTEM AND CAMERA WITH SUCH A SYSTEM.

WIRELESS CAMERA LENS CONTROL SYSTEM

A camera lens control system that has improved flexibility and lens control precision in various configurations. The camera lens control system has a handle that is wirelessly connected to a control motor for controlling focus, zoom, or aperture of a lens. In addition, the handle is used to maneuver the camera during shooting. The camera lens control system includes one or more control motors that can be connected in series to share power and control signals.

Systems for optical transfer function measurement with perspective alignment

POP UP PRISM LENS ASSEMBLY

POSITIONING MECHANISM FOR ALIGNING AN OPTICAL DEVICE AND AN IMAGE SENSOR

A positioning mechanism for aligning an optical device and an image sensor is disclosed. The positioning mechanism includes a base operable with a support for an image sensor, a tube operable with an optical device, and an adjuster disposed between the base and the tube. In one aspect, the adjuster is positionable relative to the base in a translational degree of freedom and two rotational degrees of freedom. In another aspect, the tube is positionable relative to the adjuster in two translational degrees of freedom, and a rotational degree of freedom.

LICHTBILDKAMERA.

Simulator effect of camera adjustment - has longitudinal slide on plate which can be swung about vertical pivot axis

The machine for simulating and assessing the effect of the adjustment of a camera, consists of a baseplate (11) with a guide slot for a longitudinal slider (13) which provides a schematic display of the image plane of the camera. The format of the image is projected parallel to the image plane. The baseplate can be swung through an angle about an axis (21) at right angles to the baseplate plane. The axis is the centre line of a pivot mounted on a slider which slides in a transverse guide in a support plate underneath the baseplate.

Image pickup apparatus and method for imaging.

Die erfindungsgemässe Ausführungsform betrifft eine Bildaufnahmevorrichtung (1), die wenigstens ein Objektiv (20) enthält. Weiterhin enthält die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung (1) einen digitalen Bildaufzeichner (10), der wenigstens in einer Richtung relativ zum Objektiv (20) bewegbar gelagert ist. Die Bildaufnahmevorrichtung (1) weist im optischen Pfad zwischen Bildaufzeichner (10) und Objektiv (20) eine Kompositionsoptik zum Verkleinern, Vergrössern und/oder Abbilden in unveränderter Grösse eines auf dem Bildaufzeichner (10) abgebildeten Bildes auf.

Standard for monorail camera, has units for automatic positioning of lens holder or image sensor holder in axial-, transversal- or vertical direction

The standard (1) has units for automatic positioning of a lens holder or an image sensor holder in an axial-, transversal- or vertical direction. Each unit has a lifting table (30), which is movably arranged on a lifting table base (20) in an axial direction. The lifting table is a shearing-lifting table with a base runner (22) and a head runner (24).

Television camera for mechanical and electromagnetic vibrations.

La telecamera per vibrazioni meccaniche ed elettromeccaniche comprende un sensore di immagini (1) e lenti motorizzate ed è dotata di un filtro per indice di resa cromatica (2) e da un elaboratore con microprocessore DSP per l’elaborazione di immagini riprese in tempo reale ed elaborate con programma FFT in grado di rilevare ed aumentare luminosità e spostamenti nei pixel immagine di ripresa, per evidenziare movimenti nell’ordine di micron.

Optical element driving mechanism

Lens drive control device and image pickup device

A lens drive control device for a lens barrel controls at least a part of a plurality of lens groups respectively including at least one lens, wherein a state of the lens barrel transits from a retracted state to a photographing extended state, the lens drive control device comprising: a detection device which detects that the at least one lens group reaches a reference position, and a determination device which determines an abnormal actuation based upon a detection by the detection device, upon actuation when the at least one lens group is moved from the retracted position to the position on the optical axis, wherein the determination device determines that the actuation is abnormal when the detection device detects that the at least one lens group reaches the reference position for a plurality of times.

Lens barrel, camera and mobile information terminal

The invention relates to a lens barrel, a camera and a mobile information terminal. The lens barrel includes: a lens frame retaining at least one portion of the plurality of lens groups; a first lens cylinder supporting the lens frame inside thereof and including a plurality of cam followers on an outer circumferential section thereof; and a second lens cylinder including a mutually parallel plurality of cam grooves in an inner circumferential section thereof and storing the first lens cylinder therein in the collapsed state, the plurality of cam grooves are engaged with the plurality of cam followers and configured to advance and retire the first lens cylinder in a direction of an optical axis by a relative rotation of the first lens cylinder, the plurality of cam grooves have a first cam groove and a second cam groove, the plurality of cam followers have a first cam follower and a second cam follower, the first cam follower and the second cam follower are engaged with the first cam groove ...

Multiaxial optical anti-vibration compensation circuit

Lens drive unit

Optical die set, camera and mobile terminal equipment

The invention discloses an optical module, a camera and a mobile terminal device. The optical module comprises a lens, a lens driving component, a driving control component and a vibration transducer, wherein, the vibration transducer is used for detecting vibration/jitter of the optical module, the camera or the mobile terminal device and transmitting detected signals to the driving control component; the driving control component generates corresponding vibration/jitter compensation signals according to the detection signals of the vibration transducer and drives the lens to perform vibration/jitter compensation motion through the lens driving component. The camera and the mobile terminal device apply the optical module. The optical module, the camera and the mobile terminal device not only have autofocus function but also increase shock-proof function and overcome the defect that the image resolution is affected by vibration/jitter of the optical module, the camera or the mobile terminal ...

Internal-focus lens system, interchangeable lens device, and camera system

LENS DRIVING DEVICE, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

Optical element module and image pickup device

The present application relates to an optical element module and an image pickup device, wherein, the optical element module includes an optical element, and a plurality of actuator elements. In the module, the plurality of actuator elements are arranged such that a direction of width of the oblong strip shape of the plurality of actuator elements is a direction of the optical axis and such that a direction of thickness of the plurality of actuator elements is perpendicular to the optical axis, another end part in a direction of length of the plurality of actuator elements is fixed such that one end part in the direction of length of the plurality of actuator elements is displaced by the bending to move the optical element, and at least one actuator element A of the plurality of actuator elements is disposed such that a direction in which the one end part of the actuator element A is displaced by the bending (X-direction) is orthogonal to a direction in which the one end part of another ...

Image illegibility correcting unit, lens barrel and camera

To provide a compact vibration reduction unit (100), a lens barrel, and a camera, which can perform positional detection with a high degree of accuracy during operations for vibration reduction. The vibration reduction unit (100) of the present invention is comprising: a shooting optical system (L1-L4); a movable optical member (L3) that is part of the shooting optical system or which is another member, and which is provided movably relative to the shooting optical system; a magnetic sensor (31X-31Y) used to detect a position of the movable optical member; and a coil (19) having a winding center line (Q) of a winding wire situated substantially in parallel with and on substantially the same plane as a given plane in which the magnetic sensor is disposed.

CAMERA ORDERS ELECTRONIC MANNER

Système de détection de position pour détecter la position d'un objectif d'un appareil photo, ledit objectif étant mobile par rapport audit appareil photo, ledit système comprenant: une pluralité de résistances connectée en série, une tension prédéterminée étant appliquée aux bornes de ladite pluralité de résistances; une plaque de codage (13a) munie d'une pluralité d'électrodes, ladite pluralité d'électrodes étant connectée, respectivement, à des points de connexion (ZC DELTA, ZC1, ZC3, ZC4) de ladite pluralité de résistances; un balai conducteur (9a) pour connecter électriquement deux de ladite pluralité d'électrodes en fonction de la position dudit objectif; un détecteur pour détecter la tension à un point de connexion prédéterminé de ladite pluralité de résistances; et un circuit de commande qui détermine ladite position dudit objectif en se basant sur ladite tension détectée.

CAMERA ORDERS ELECTRONIC MANNER

COMPACT CAMERA HAS ZOOM

CASE Of FILM CAMERA

COLLAR (OR RINGS) OFF-CENTRING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE CINEMA.

COMPACT CAMERA HAS ZOOM

Appareil photo compact à zoom comprenant: un boîtier d'appareil photo avec une partie barillet fixe (12) qui est pourvue d'une rainure de guidage rectiligne (12b) formée parallèlement à l'axe optique (O); un barillet mobile qui est pourvu d'une protubérance de guidage (17c') qui coopère de façon coulissante avec la rainure de guidage (12b') pour guider le barillet mobile; une plaque de codage (13a) qui est fixée dans la rainure de guidage (12b'); une borne de contact (9) disposée sur la protubérance de guidage (17c') pour être en contact coulissant avec la plaque de codage; dans lequel la longueur de focale de l'objectif zoom est détectée sur la base d'un signal produit par la position relative de la borne de contact par rapport à la plaque de codage.

MECHANISM SUPPORT OF LENSES FOR A CAMERA

Mécanisme support de lentilles pour un appareil photo à obturateur d'objectif comprenant: un groupe de lentilles avant, un barillet support de lentilles (50); un barillet mobile (20); un groupe de lentilles arrière et un barillet de montage d'obturateur (40) qui comporte un obturateur (21) ayant une fonction d'exposition automatique. Le groupe de lentilles avant est fixé au barillet support de lentilles. Le barillet support de lentilles et le barillet de montage d'obturateur sont fixés tous les deux au barillet mobile. Le groupe de lentilles arrière est fixé soit au barillet mobile soit au barillet de montage d'obturateur de façon telle que le groupe de lentilles arrière soit mobile suivant l'axe optique (O) par rapport au barillet mobile. En fonctionnement de l'objectif zoom, le barillet mobile avance et se rétracte suivant l'axe optique.

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CHART OF CIRCUIT PRINTS FLEXIBLE

CAMERA MODULE

CAMERA MODULE

According to the present invention, provided is a camera module having an optical image stabilizer function. The camera module comprises: a first printed circuit board on which an image sensor is mounted; a housing unit arranged on an upper side of the printed circuit board; a holder module arranged to be separated by a certain distance from the bottom surface inside the housing unit, winding a first coil on an outer circumferential surface, and having at least one lens included therein; a second printed circuit board coupled to the bottom surface of the holder module; a third printed circuit board installed on an upper side of the holder module; a plurality of wire springs of which one end is connected to the second printed circuit board, and the other end is connected to the third printed circuit board; and a buffer unit integrally formed with the wire spring in a connection part between the wire spring and the third printed circuit board. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2019 ...

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A POSITION OF AN INSERTABLE/SEPARABLE IMAGE BLUR STABILIZING OPTICAL ELEMENT CAPABLE OF MOVING FOR AN IMAGE BLUR STABILIZATION

PURPOSE: A device for controlling a position of an insertable/separable image blur stabilizing optical element is provided to prevent damage to a shake prevention driving actuator caused by a flow of an excessive current to a coil at the same time with moving a shake-prevention driving frame. CONSTITUTION: A device for controlling a position of an insertable/separable image blur stabilizing optical element comprises a forward/backward frame, a main actuator, a shake prevention driving frame(18), a shake prevention driving actuator, an insertable/separable frame(20), a separation driving device, a controlling member, and an input member. The forward/backward frame moves between a photographing position and an accommodation position of a photographing optical system. The main actuator drives the forward/backward frame between the photographing position and the accommodation position. The shake-prevention driving frame is supported by the forward/backward frame to be moved toward a direction ...

LENS DRIVING DEVICE

An embodiment of the present invention provides a lens driving device comprising: a housing supporting magnets arranged to mutually be separated; coils arranged to correspond to the magnets; and a position sensor arranged between the two magnets adjoining each other, and detecting a change in magnetic force of the magnets caused by a movement of the housing. The position sensor includes a first sensor and a second sensor arranged between a first reference line and a second reference line. The first reference line is a straight line connecting a central shaft of the housing and one end of one magnet of the two adjoining magnets. The second line is a straight line connecting the central shaft of the housing and one end of the remaining magnet of the two adjoining magnet. The purpose of the present invention is to provide the cheap lens driving device with a small size. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS HAVING AN EXCELLENT ANTI-SHAKING FUNCTION

PURPOSE: A photographing apparatus is provided to performing a photographing operation by correcting the shaking occurring when capturing an image. CONSTITUTION: An image light is projected onto at least one anti-shaking lens(111a), and a first driving unit moves the anti-shaking lens. A photographing element(122) converts the image light penetrating the anti-shaking lens into an electric signal. A rotation unit(137) rotates the photographing device at the axis of the optical shaft of an image light. A control unit(131) controls the rotation unit and the first driving unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010 ...

Camera Module

OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZING DEVICE AND CAMERA LENS MODULE HAVING SAME

Disclosed are an optical image stabilizing device and a camera lens module having the same. According to an aspect of the present invention, the optical image stabilizing device comprises: a lower ball seat provided on a stator that has an image sensor mounted thereon; an upper ball seat provided on a mover that has a lens barrel installed thereon and performs a two-dimensional planar movement on the stator; and a ball formed from a magnetic material and rolling between the lower ball seat and upper ball seat, wherein a lower magnet and an upper magnet are attached, in correspondence with the ball, to the lower side of the lower ball seat and the upper side of the upper ball seat, respectively. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (32,30) Non-magnetic conductor ...

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, AND CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

One embodiment of a lens driving device includes a bobbin moving in a first direction and having threads coupled with a lens barrel on the inner peripheral surface thereof; a first coil installed on the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin; a housing having the bobbin installed at the inner side thereof; a first magnet coupled to the housing; an upper elastic member provided on the bobbin and coupled to the bobbin and the housing; a circuit member including a second coil disposed in the lower side of the housing to face the first magnet; a printed circuit board disposed in the lower side of the circuit member and electrically connected to the circuit member; and a plurality of support members connected to the upper elastic member. At least two grooves may be formed on the upper surface of the bobbin. It is possible to suppress the deformation and breakage of components in an assembly process. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

OPTICAL UNIT HAVING SHAKING PREVENTION FUNCTION

The present invention aims to make an optical unit having a shaking prevention function smaller. To this end, the optical unit (100) of the present invention comprises: an operating body (10) which holds and supports an optical module (1) with a holder (40); a fixing body (20) which has a square bin-shaped moving body (211) which wraps around the operating body (10); and a supporting unit (30) which shakably supports the operating body (10) toward the fixing body (20). The holder (40) comprises wall units (43 to 46) which hold and support a coil (53) on the side of an outer circumference of the optical module (1). An operating frame (39) of the supporting unit (30) comprises a supporting point unit (391) which comes in contact with a first shaking supporting unit (36) and a second shaking supporting unit (37). The supporting point unit (391) is closer to an outer circumference than the wall units (43 to 46). A connecting unit (392), which connects the supporting point unit (391) to another ...

IMAGE BLUR CORRECTION UNIT, IMAGE BLUR CORRECTION DEVICE, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS

CAMERA MODULE

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a camera module has a damper unit to surround at least a portion of a suspension wire which supports a driving unit in case of hand tremor correction, thereby suppressing generation of a resonant phenomenon and suppressing rotation of the driving unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

IMAGE STABILIZER AND CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING SAME

According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided are an image stabilizer which is less sensitive to noises, temperature, etc. and can determine a stop state having high reliability, and a camera module including the same. The present invention relates to the image stabilizer and the camera module including the same. The camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention can comprise: an angular speed sensor to output an angular speed signal by detecting an angular speed; an angular speed calculation unit to output a corrected angular speed signal which corrects the angular speed, and an angular position signal which integrally calculates the corrected angular speed signal; a stop state sensing unit to calculate an auto-correlation value based on the corrected angular speed signal, to determine a stop state by comparing the auto-correlation value with a threshold value, and to output a corrected angular position signal and control coefficients; a lens control ...

OPTICAL APPARATUS

Optical unit with shake correction function and method for manufacturing optical unit with shake correction function

An optical unit may include a movable member include a camera module comprising an optical element and an image pickup element positioned on an optical axis of the optical element; and a camera module holder comprising a cylindrical holding part to hold the camera module from an outside; a swingable supporting mechanism to swingably support the movable member between a reference position and a tilt position; and a supporting member to support the holding part via the swingable supporting mechanism. When the movable member is set in the reference position, seen from an object side in a direction of the axis, the holding part may include a visible portion configured to enable a visual check without an occurrence of an overlap with respect to the camera module, the swingable supporting mechanism, and the supporting member.

Method for calibrating driving amount of actuator configured to correct blurring of image taken by camera

A method for calibrating a driving amount of an actuator configured to correct blurring of an image taken by a camera attached to a device includes: taking an image of a mark by a camera to generate a first image, the mark reflecting a predetermined posture of the device; detecting a tilt of the mark in the first image; and based on the tilt of the mark, correcting the driving amount of the actuator that is predetermined according to a sensing result of a sensor for sensing a change in a posture of the device.

IMAGE BLURRING CORRECTION DEVICE AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Thin-plate-typed rotating module

CAMERA MODULE

The camera module according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted with an image sensor, a housing mounted therein with camera constituent parts and configured to protect the image sensor, an actuator arranged on the housing, and an electronic circuit pattern layer integrally formed on a surface of the housing to conductively connect the actuator to the PCB.

OPTICAL UNIT WITH SHAKE CORRECTION FUNCTION

Provided is an optical unit with shake correction function wherein it is possible to accurately swing the movable module even when a flexible wiring substrate is connected to the fixing element and movable module. In an optical unit with shake correction function (100), folding portions (415, 425), the extending direction of which is reversed towards the vicinity of the swinging support point (180) of a movable module (300), are provided at the midway portion of a flexible wiring substrate (400) that is connected to the movable module (300) and to a fixing element (200). In the folding portions (415, 425), the overlapping portions of the flexible wiring substrate (400) are fixed.

CONTROL OF A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATION ARRANGEMENT

An SMA actuation arrangement comprises: an SMA actuator arranged on contraction caused by heating to drive movement of a movable element relative to a support structure; a current source operative to supply drive current through the SMA actuator to heat the SMA actuator; and a detector circuit operative to detect a measure of the resistance of the SMA actuator. Whilst detecting a measure of the resistance of the SMA actuator and controlling the drive current on the basis of the measure of the resistance of the SMA actuator; there is derived a measure of an electrical characteristic of the SMA actuator that is representative of the ambient temperature. Whilst applying closed-loop control an offset is added to the control signal which reduces the steady-state value of an error between the measure of the resistance of the SMA actuator and a target value. Whilst applying open-loop control, the control signal is generated taking into account the electrical characteristics of the SMA actuator ...

SHAKE CORRECTION DEVICE, LENS BARREL, AND IMAGING DEVICE

In a shake correction device, a first drive member and the second drive member are provided such that the intersection of a first axis and a second axis is in a position closer to the center of gravity of a moving member than the center of a shake correction member. Elastic force of a first elastic member, which is positioned in a position closest to the center of gravity of the moving member out of a plurality of elastic members, is different from the elastic force of the other elastic members. The moving member has a first contact part that can contact a fixed member when moved in a first direction by a drive member and a second contact part that can contact the fixed member when moved in a direction opposite to the first direction. The intersection of a third axis and a fourth axis is in a position closer to the intersection of the first axis and the second axis than the center of the shake correction member.

CALIBRATION DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, CALIBRATION METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGING DEVICE

In order to provide a calibration device and the like suitable for image stabilization, this calibration device (1) is provided with a stabilizing lens (11), an actuator coil (13), and a control unit (20) that calibrates the center (p) of the range of motion (R) of the stabilizing lens (11) to the point (pa) midway between a right-edge position (b) and a left rated-output position (α), said left rated-output position (α) being the closest position to a left-edge position (a) to which the stabilizing lens (11) can move via the application, to the actuator coil (13), of a current less than or equal to a rated current.

POSITION DETECTING APPARATUS AND OPTICAL DEVICE

A position detecting apparatus is provided with a magnetism generating apparatus, which has a first magnetism generating section arranged on one end side along a prescribed direction for generating magnetism; a second magnetism generating section arranged on the other end side along a prescribed direction for generating magnetism having a polarity different from that of the first magnetism generating section; and a low magnetism section, which is formed on the first magnetism generating section and the second magnetism generating section with the width of the magnetism section changed along a prescribed direction, for generating magnetism lower than that of the first magnetism generating section and that of the second magnetism generating section. The position detecting apparatus is also provided with a magnetism detecting apparatus, which can relatively shift to the magnetism generating apparatus along a prescribed direction and detects the magnetism generated from the first magnetism ...

DRIVE APPARATUS

Provided is a drive apparatus for realizing a size reduction in a thickness direction or in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction. The drive apparatus (50) comprises a first frame (51), a second frame (52), a third frame (53), a first drive mechanism (54) and a second drive mechanism (55). The second frame (52) is supported movably in a first direction (A) relative to the first frame (51). The third frame (53) is supported movably in a second direction (B) intersecting the first direction (A) relative to the second frame (52). The first drive mechanism (54) is interposed between the first frame (51) and the second frame (52), and moves the first frame (51) and the second frame (52) relatively. The second drive mechanism (55) is interposed between the second frame (52) and the third frame (53), and moves the second frame (52) and the third frame (53) relatively. Each of the first drive mechanism (54) and the second drive mechanism (55) includes a drive generating unit (21) ...

MOVABLE MEMBER CONTROL DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

... [Problem] To provide a movable member control device that is compact and has a high degree of design freedom, and is capable of performing control so as to change the position of a movable part quickly and reliably; and to provide an imaging device equipped with this movable member control device. [Solution] A movable member control device characterized by being equipped with: a base part (10); a movable part (30) capable of moving relative to the base part (10); a first biasing part (71) that applies biasing force with respect to the movable part (30); a second biasing part (72) that applies biasing force with respect to the movable part (30); a first instruction unit that provides a position instruction to the first biasing part (71); a second instruction unit that provides a position instruction to the second biasing part (72); a first position acquisition unit (34a) that obtains the actual position of the first biasing part (71); a second position acquisition unit (34b) that obtains ...

OPTICAL DEVICE

Provided is an optical device with which it is possible to obtain images with little distortion. An optical device (100, 2) according to the present invention comprises a first voltage drop device (271) for dropping an input voltage (Vcc) to a first voltage (Regout) without accompanying a switching operation; and a second voltage drop device (272) for dropping said first voltage (Regout) output from said first voltage drop device (271) to a second voltage (VM) along with a switching operation.

PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS AND PHOTOGRAPHING CONTROL SYSTEM

An optimum low-pass filter effect according to various photographing condition parameters related to photographing conditions is obtained with flexibility without forcing the user to perform a troublesome manual operation in a photographing apparatus which drives an image sensor to obtain an optical low-pass filter effect. 1. A photographing apparatus comprising:an image sensor, to which an object image that is formed from object-emanating light rays passed through a photographing optical system is exposed, and which converts said object image thus exposed into an electrical pixel signal;a moving member driver which provides an optical low-pass filter effect by making said object-emanating light rays incident on a plurality of pixels of said image sensor which are mutually different in detection color by driving a moving member that includes at least one of a lens which constitutes at least a portion of optical elements including said photographing optical system for formation of said object image and said image sensor, in directions orthogonal to an optical axis of said photographing optical system;a photographing condition parameter setter which sets a parameter related to a photographing condition; anda moving member drive controller which changes a drive range of said moving member and said optical low-pass filter effect, which are defined by said moving member driver, based on said photographing condition parameter that is set by said photographing condition parameter setter.2. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said photographing condition parameter setter comprises a photographing mode setter which sets claim 1 , as said photographing condition parameter claim 1 , at least one of a portrait photography mode for photographing people as a photographic subject and a landscape photography mode for photographing a landscape as a photographic subject claim 1 , andwherein said moving member drive controller makes said drive range of said ...

Lens barrel

A lens barrel is provided that includes an optical system and a plurality of interface units. The optical system includes an optical axis and a focal distance. The focal distance is configured to be adjusted by the optical system. The plurality of interface units includes a first interface unit and a second interface unit. Each of the first interface unit and the second interface unit are configured to accept from a user an operation to adjust the focal distance. Each of the first interface unit and the second interface unit are configured to be operated around the optical axis.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CAMERA MODULE

A camera module includes a housing, a rotation holder including a reflection member, and supported on an inner wall of the housing such that the reflection member is rotatable about a first axis, perpendicular to an optical axis and parallel to a bottom of the housing, a magnet provided on a side surface of the rotation holder, parallel to an optical axis direction, and a first position detection sensor provided in the housing to face the magnet and configured to sense movement of the rotation holder in a second axis direction, perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis, wherein the magnet is disposed to be biased in a direction, opposite to the inner wall of the housing on which the rotation holder is supported in the optical axis direction.

IMAGE STABILIZING DEVICE AND CAMERA

An image stabilizing device of the present invention includes: a correction lens holding member 405 to which a correction lens G3 included in an optical system of a camera is fixed; a holding member 408 that holds the correction lens holding member so that the correction lens holding member is movable in a rectilinear direction that is an arbitrary direction in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis A of light entering the correction lens G3 and in a rotation direction along an arc in the plane about a rotary shaft A3 substantially parallel to the optical axis A; a driving portion for rectilinear movement 412 that applies a driving force to the correction lens holding member 405 in order to drive the correction lens holding member 405 in the rectilinear direction; and a driving portion for rotation 413 that applies a driving force to the correction lens holding member 405 in order to drive the correction lens holding member 405 in the rotation direction. According to this configuration, ...

CAMERA MODULE

A camera module includes: a housing in which a lens module is accommodated; and a shake correction portion including first and second movable yokes mounted on the lens module and first and second coil portions disposed to oppose the first and second movable yokes, respectively. The first coil portion is configured to attract the first movable yoke in response to power being applied to the first coil portion. The second coil portion is configured to attract the second movable yoke in response to power being applied to the second coil portion.

Imaging apparatus

A lens barrel holding frame whose back surface wall is positioned at a position on the reflection optical element, in a state before moving to the retraction position, opposite to the lens unit in a direction of the first optical axis, wherein a through hole, through which the lens unit can retract along the first optical axis, is formed on the back surface wall of the lens barrel holding frame.

Lens barrel assembly for a camera

A lens barrel assembly for a camera is disclosed. The lens barrel assembly comprises a lens barrel, at least one optical element disposed within the lens barrel, and an actuator configured to move the optical element. The actuator can be disposed entirely or partially within the lens barrel. The actuator can be a MEMS actuator, such as a MEMS actuator that is formed at least partially of silicon. The optical element can be a lens.

Motion controlled actuator

A device can have an outer frame and an actuator. The actuator can have a movable frame and a fixed frame. At least one torsional flexure and at least one hinge flexure can cooperate to provide comparatively high lateral stiffness between the outer frame and the movable frame and can cooperate to provide comparatively low rotational stiffness between the outer frame and the movable frame.

Capillary actuator deployment

A method for making an actuator includes forming a substantially planar actuator device of an electrically conductive material, the device incorporating an outer frame, a fixed frame attached to the outer frame, a moveable frame disposed parallel to the fixed frame, a motion control flexure coupling the moveable frame to the outer frame for coplanar, rectilinear movement relative to the outer frame and the fixed frame, an actuator incorporating a plurality of interdigitated teeth, a fixed portion of which is attached to the fixed frame and a moving portion of which is attached to the moveable frame, moving the moveable frame to a deployed position that is coplanar with, parallel to and spaced a selected distance apart from the fixed frame, and fixing the moveable frame at the deployed position for substantially rectilinear, perpendicular movement relative to the fixed frame.

Camera system and camera body

The camera system is constituted by the camera main body and the interchangeable lens, which is removably attachable to the camera main body. The camera main body has an imaging unit, a main body shake detector, a main body image blur corrector, and a body microcomputer configured to control the imaging unit, the shake detector, and the image blur corrector. The interchangeable lens has a shake detector, an image blur corrector, and a lens microcomputer configured to control the shake detector and the image blur corrector. The body microcomputer selects either the main body or lens shake detector, activates the selected shake detector, and stops the other shake detector.

Position controller for image-stabilizing insertable/removable optical element

A position controller for an image-stabilizing optical element in a optical system includes an advancing/retracting member; an anti shake frame supported by the advancing/retracting member and movable along a plane orthogonal to the optical axis; an insertable/removable frame holding the optical element and supported by the anti-shake frame to be movable between insertion and removed positions; an anti shake drive mechanism which drives the anti shake frame to perform an image-stabilizing operation; and a removal drive mechanism which imposes no movement limitations on the anti shake frame and the insertable/removable frame in a ready-to-photograph state, and which imparts a component force that moves the insertable/removable frame to the removed position in association with the insertable/removable frame when the advancing/retracting member moves to an accommodated position.

Anti-shake structure for auto-focus modular

An anti-shake structure for auto-focus module includes an auto-focus module for driving a lens to move forward and rearward in a light incident path, i.e. in z-axis direction, so that the lens focuses light on an image sensor; a frame for holding the auto-focus module therein; a lens suspender with a compensation lens arranged thereon being connected to a plurality of suspension wires while the latter are connected at respective another end to the top cover plate of the frame, so that the compensation lens is correspondingly suspended in the frame in the light incident path and located behind the lens; and a shake compensation driving unit for driving the lens suspender to move horizontally along x-axis or y-axis direction, so as to compensate any image shift caused by hand shaking.

Lens drive device

The lens drive device is equipped with a first supporting body that holds the lens and is movable in the direction of the optical axis, a second supporting body that holds the first supporting body, a fixed body that holds the second supporting body in a manner enabling movement in directions that are roughly orthogonal to the optical axis direction, a first drive mechanism for driving the first supporting body, a second drive mechanism for driving the second supporting body in a first direction, and a third drive mechanism for driving the second supporting body in a second direction. The first supporting body is supported by the second supporting body by means of first supporting members ( 8, 9 ), which are formed from an elastic material; and the second supporting body is supported by the fixed body by means of second supporting members, which are formed from an elastic material.

Image stabilizer and image capturing device having same

An image stabilizer includes a stationary frame with four sidewalls, a moveable frame including four side panels, magnets, a plurality of fine pattern coils, and a resilient plate holding the moveable frame in the stationary frame. Each sidewall includes a receiving hole, a support portion received in the receiving hole, and a raised engagement portion extending from the support portion. The magnets are fixed on the side panels. The fine pattern coils are fixed in the receiving holes and aligned with the magnets and compensate for vibration and movement of the device to which it is affixed. The resilient plate is configured for returning the moveable frame to a resting position when a power supply is cut off.

Zoom Lens System, Imaging Device and Camera

A zoom lens system, in order from an object side to an image side, comprising: a first lens unit having positive optical power; a second lens unit having negative optical power; a third lens unit having positive optical power; and a subsequent lens unit, wherein in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of image taking, the first lens unit, the second lens unit, and the third lens unit are moved along an optical axis to perform magnification change, wherein the third lens unit has at least two air spaces, and the conditions: −4.9<f 1 /f 2 <−3.0 and Z=f T /f W >6.5 (f 1 and f 2 : composite focal lengths of the first and second lens units, f T and f W : focal lengths of the entire system at a telephoto limit and a wide-angle limit) are satisfied.

Lens barrel and imaging device

The lens barrel includes a first frame, a second frame configured to be rotatably supported by the first frame, a drive actuator that is disposed on the inside of the second frame, and a transmission mechanism disposed on the inside of the second frame and configured to transmit the drive force of the drive actuator to the second frame. The imaging device includes the above-mentioned lens barrel and an imaging element that converts an optical image formed by this lens barrel into image data.

Lens barrel

A lens barrel includes a plurality of lens groups including a retractable lens group, a plurality of lens retaining frames to respectively retain the plurality of lens groups, a movable lens barrel to retain the plurality of lens retaining frames therein, and a lens retaining frame driving device to drive the lens retaining frames via the movable lens barrel. The lens retaining frames, the movable lens barrel and the lens retaining frame driving device move the plurality of lens groups between a collapsed state and a photographing state. The plurality of lens retaining frames includes a retractable lens retaining frame to movably retain the retractable lens group so as to position the plurality of lens groups on a photographing axis in the photographing state and to retract the retractable lens group to a housing located outside an inside diameter position of the movable lens barrel in the collapsed state. The retractable lens retaining frame is movable between a position on the photographing axis and a position inside the housing at least by moving in a direction inclined relative to the photographing axis and moving in a direction orthogonal to the photographing axis.

SMALL-SIZED CAMERA MODULE FOR CORRECTING HAND-SHAKE

The purpose of the present invention provides a small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake, in which a magnet for correcting the shaking is integrated with a magnet for adjusting the focus to implement a simple structure. According to the present invention, the small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake comprises: a housing; a holder which is mounted on the housing to move in a horizontal direction; a lens unit which is mounted inside the holder to move vertically, and has a lens therein; a first coil member which is wound on the outer surface of the lens unit; a second coil member which is mounted on either the holder or housing, and has a hollow form; and a magnetic member which is mounted on the remaining holder or housing, wherein the magnetic member comprises; a magnet which is inserted and arranged on the second coil member, and has polarities separated in left and right direction; and a yoke which is disposed on a lateral portion of the magnet, and encloses the lateral portion of the magnet and the upper/lower portions of the second coil member. 1. A small-sized camera module for correcting hand-shake , comprising:a housing;a holder which is installed at the housing to be movable horizontally;a lens unit which is mounted in the holder to be movable up and down and has a lens therein;a first coil member which is wound on an outer surface of the lens unit;a second coil member which is installed at either the holder or housing and formed into a hollowed shape; anda magnetic member which is installed at the rest of the holder and the housing, wherein the magnetic member comprises a magnet which is disposed to be inserted into the second coil member and of which polarities are separated left and right; and a yoke which is disposed at a side portion of the magnet so as to wrap side, upper and lower portions of the second coil member and the magnet.2. The small-sized camera module according to claim 1 , wherein the yoke is formed of a plate ...

Pop Up Prism Lens Assembly

A pop up prism camera () having a pop up prism lens assembly (). A first lens assembly (), a second lens assembly (), and a prism assembly () are moved in relationship to a camera housing () controlled by a cam tube (). The prism assembly () projects outside the camera housing () when the pop up prism camera () is in an operational configuration. A prism () of the prism assembly () redirects an optical path (). A non-angled portion () of a first cam groove () causes the prism assembly () to remain fixed relative to the camera housing () while continued rotation of the cam tube () allows the first lens assembly () and the second lens assembly () to continue to move to accomplish a lens zoom function. 1. A lens assembly for a camera , the lens assembly comprising:a mechanical system;a first lens element adapted to move along an optical path under control of the mechanical system; andan optical element adapted to move along the optical path under control of the mechanical system, the optical element adapted to redirect the optical path toward the first lens element; and whereinmovement of the mechanical system deploys each of the optical element and the first lens element to respective ready positions from respective stored positions; andcontinued movement of the mechanical system causes the first lens element to move from the ready position while the optical element remains at the ready position.2. The lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the mechanical system includes a first contoured feature and a second contoured feature;movement of the first lens element is controlled by the first contoured feature; andmovement of the optical element is controlled by the second contoured feature.3. The lens assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the second contoured feature includes a generally spiral portion and a non-advancing portion;the optical element is in the ready position when the optical element is controlled by the non-advancing portion; andthe generally spiral portion causes the ...

OSCILLATORY WAVE DRIVE UNIT AND IMAGE STABILIZATION DEVICE

An oscillatory wave drive unit includes at least one vibrator having an electromechanical energy converting element, and at least one supporting member configured to support the at least one vibrator. The oscillatory wave drive unit excites oscillation in the at least one vibrator and moves a moving body in contact with the at least one vibrator by frictional force. The oscillatory wave drive unit includes at least one moving mechanism configured to support the at least one vibrator movably in a plane parallel to the plane where the at least one vibrator and the moving body are in contact with each other, in a second direction intersecting with a first direction in which the at least one vibrator drives the moving body. 1. An oscillatory wave drive unit comprising:at least one first vibrator having an electromechanical energy converting element; andat least one supporting member configured to support the at least one first vibrator,wherein the oscillatory wave drive unit excites oscillation in the at least one first vibrator and moves a moving body in contact with the at least one first vibrator by frictional force,wherein the oscillatory wave drive unit comprises at least one moving mechanism configured to support the at least one first vibrator movably in a second direction intersecting with a first direction in which the at least one first vibrator drives the moving body,wherein the first direction and the second direction are in a plane parallel to the plane where the at least one vibrator and the moving body are in contact with each other.2. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one moving mechanism includes a guide member configured to limit the moving direction of the at least one first vibrator.3. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one moving mechanism includes an elastic member.4. The oscillatory wave drive unit according to claim 3 , wherein a spring stiffness of the elastic ...

Monitoring camera and method for monitoring

A monitoring camera is arranged to monitor a wide angle image view. The camera comprises an event detector arranged to signal that an event has occurred when an alert line/tripwire positioned in the wide angle image view has been crossed. The alert line is defined as a line enclosing a point of the wide angle image view. A method for monitoring an area using the monitoring camera comprises capturing images representing a wide angle view through a wide angle lens, detecting if an object in the images is crossing an alert line defined in the wide angle view as a line enclosing a point in the wide angle view, and in response to a detection of an object crossing the alert line, redirecting the camera from capturing images through the wide angle lens to a position capturing an image view including the area in which the alert line was crossed.

Zoom lens barrel

A zoom lens barrel includes front and rear lens group support frames, a first spring member provided to bias the front lens group support frame and a diaphragm in directions away from each other, and a second spring member provided to bias the diaphragm and the rear lens group support frame in directions away from each other. Spring loads of the first and second spring members are determined such that, when the front and rear lens group support frames approach each other during zooming, one and the other of the first and second spring members are compressed and not compressed, and the other of the first and second spring members is compressed after the one of the first and second spring members is fully compressed.

Optical Unit with Shake Correcting Function

An optical unit may include a fixed body; a movable module which holds an optical element; and a shake correction drive mechanism which is structured to generate a drive force for swinging the movable module with respect to the fixed body. The shake correction drive mechanism may include a plurality of permanent magnets which are provided on an outer peripheral face of the movable module at positions separated in a circumferential direction around an optical axis of the optical element; and a sheet-shaped coil which is extended in a circumferential direction in the fixed body and is integrally provided with a plurality of coil parts facing the permanent magnets and a terminal part electrically connected with the coil parts.

APPARATUS HAVING IMAGE SHAKE CORRECTION FUNCTION AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

An apparatus and a method of controlling the apparatus are provided that can realize high-accuracy correction of image shake due to shift shake. Rotation radiuses at a plurality of frequencies among the frequency components of the shift shake are obtained. Correction amount is determined based on a result of assigning a respective weight to the rotation radius at each of the plurality of the frequencies based on information regarding at least one of an angular velocity and acceleration. 1. An apparatus comprising:an angular velocity detecting unit configured to detect an angular velocity of the apparatus;an acceleration detecting unit configured to detect acceleration of the apparatus;a determining unit configured to determine a correction amount to correct an image shake; anda correcting unit configured to correct the image shake based on the correction amount,wherein the determining unit is configured to obtain an output from the angular velocity detecting unit and an output from the acceleration detecting unit at a plurality of different frequencies, assigning a respective weight to the angular velocity or the acceleration at the plurality of different frequencies, and determine the correction amount based on a result of obtaining the outputs and assigning the respective weight.2. The apparatus according to further comprising:band extracting units configured to extract signals of different frequency components from outputs from the angular velocity detecting unit and the acceleration detecting unit;wherein the determining unit obtains a respective rotation radius of shake acting on the apparatus for each of different frequencies obtained based on outputs from the band extracting units and determines the correction amount based on a result of assigning a respective weight to the rotation radius at each of the plurality of the frequencies based on information regarding at least one of the angular velocity and the acceleration and combining the rotation radius to ...

MEMS Autofocus Camera Module with Fixed and Movable Lens Groups

A miniature MEMS-actuated camera module includes one or both of a camera module housing or a rigid substrate that either defines an aperture or is coupled to an aperture, or both. An image sensor is coupled to the one or both of the camera module housing or rigid substrate. A first lens group is coupled to the housing and fixed relative to the image sensor or coupled directly to the image sensor or both. A MEMS actuator is coupled to the housing or rigid substrate. A second lens group is coupled to the actuator and movable relative to the image sensor.

PHOTOGRAPHY DEVICE WITH ANTI-SHAKE FUNCTION

A photography device with anti-shake function for sensing camera shake and moving a lens toward a direction to correct the camera shake when photographing an object so that the object may be clearly photographed. A coil and a magnet are included in the invention, and the coil moves in a direction perpendicular to the optical-axis of the lens as a result of magnetic fields generated by the magnet and the coil when electric power is applied to the coil. 1. A photography device with anti-shake function , comprising:a housing;a first blade disposed movably in an up and down direction in an inside of the housing and mounted with a first coil member in an outside thereof;a second blade disposed horizontally movably in an inside of the first blade and mounted with a second coil member in an outside thereof; anda magnet disposed between an inner surface of the first blade and an outer surface of the second blade,wherein the first blade and the second blade moves up and down together by interaction of a first electromagnetic field generated when power is applied to the first coil member with a magnetic field generated in the magnet, and the second blade moves horizontally independently from the first blade by interaction of a second electromagnetic field generated when the power is applied to the second coil member with the magnetic field generated in the magnet.2. The photography device of claim 1 , further comprising:a base mounted to a lower side of the housing,wherein the magnet has one surface disposed towards the first coil member and the other surface disposed towards the second coil member and fixed to the base, and the first coil member is wound around the first blade and the second coil member is wound on a side surface of the second blade in a direction perpendicular to the winding direction of the first coil member.3. The photography device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first elastic member having an outside fixed to the housing and an inside mounted to the ...

IMAGE STABILIZING APPARATUS

An image stabilizing apparatus includes: a base; a first frame movably coupled to the base in a first direction; a first vibration axis that movably support the first frame; a first vibration unit that vibrates the first vibration axis; a first sensing unit that senses a position variation of the first frame; a second frame movably coupled to the first frame in a second direction that crosses the first direction; a lens coupled to the second frame; a second vibration axis that is disposed on the first frame to movably support the second frame; a second vibration unit that vibrates the second vibration axis; a second sensing unit that senses a position variation of the second frame; and a first elastic plate including a connecting portion that is connected to the first frame and a pressing portion that is bent from the connecting portion and presses the first vibration axis. 1. An image stabilizing apparatus comprising:a base;a first frame that is movably coupled to the base in a first direction;a first vibration axis that extends along the first direction to movably support the first frame in the first direction;a first vibration unit that vibrates the first vibration axis;a first sensing unit that senses a position variation of the first frame;a second frame that is movably coupled to the first frame in a second direction that crosses the first direction;a lens coupled to the second frame;a second vibration axis that is disposed on the first frame and extended along the second direction to movably support the second frame along the second direction;a second vibration unit that vibrates the second vibration axis;a second sensing unit that senses a position variation of the second frame; anda first elastic plate comprising a first connecting portion that is connected to the first frame and a first pressing portion that is bent from the first connecting portion and presses the first vibration axis.2. The image stabilizing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Lens control device and lens control method

A first lens device ( 10 A) for 3D image taking and a second lens device ( 10 B) which is made usable for 3D image taking when connected to the first lens device are used. A common zoom range of the first lens device and the second lens device is set. Common brightness control ranges of the first lens device and the second lens device are set at respective focal lengths included in the common zoom range. A zoom position signal corresponding to a target focal length of the first lens device included in the common zoom range and a brightness control signal corresponding to target brightness of the first lens device at the target focal length included in the common brightness control range is sent from the first lens device to the second lens device.

Image stabilizer and image capturing device

An image stabilizer includes a stationary frame, a moveable frame, and a driving assembly. The stationary frame defines a central axis and includes an upper end, a lower end opposite to the upper end, and a first protrusion extending from the upper end. The moveable frame is elastically connected to the upper end and coincides with the stationary frame. The driving assembly includes two first metal clips and a first SMA line. The first metal clips are connected to two neighboring side surfaces of the moveable frame. Opposite ends of the first SMA line are clipped to the respective first metal clips. A bending portion of the first SMA line between the opposite sides contacts and hooks the first protrusion.

Image pickup apparatus

At the time of occurrence of camera shake, an angular velocity sensor detects an angular velocity. A rotation angle calculator integrates the angular velocity to calculate angle camera shake. A translational acceleration calculator subtracts an internal acceleration caused during operation of a lens unit from a first translational acceleration detected by an acceleration sensor, so as to calculate a second translational acceleration. A translational velocity calculator integrates the second translational acceleration to calculate a translational velocity. A rotation radius calculator calculates a rotation radius based on the angular velocity and the translational velocity. A shake amount calculator calculates a camera shake amount based on the angle camera shake and the rotation radius. An actuator drives a camera shake correction lens in a direction for canceling the camera shake amount.

BLUR CORRECTION APPARATUS

A blur correction apparatus is provided that includes a blur correction mechanism, a locking member, a shift drive processor and an unlocking driver. The blur correction mechanism compensates for camera shake by driving a movable portion provided with one of a correction lens and an imaging device. The locking member restricts movement of the movable portion within a locked range of motion. The shift drive processor moves the movable portion a predetermined distance toward a center of the locked range of motion when locking by the locking member is released and the predetermined distance is shorter than the distance from the movable portion to the center. The unlocking driver moves the locking member to an unlocked position after moving the movable portion the predetermined distance away from the locking member. 1. A blur correction apparatus , comprising:a blur correction mechanism that compensates for camera shake by driving a movable portion provided with one of a correction lens and an imaging device;a locking member which restricts movement of the movable portion within a locked range of motion;a shift drive processor which moves the movable portion a predetermined distance toward a center of the locked range of motion when locking by the locking member is released, the predetermined distance being shorter than the distance from the movable portion to the center; andan unlocking driver which moves the locking member to an unlocked position after moving the movable portion the predetermined distance away from the locking member.2. The blur correction apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined distance is equal to or less than 50% of the distance from the movable portion to the center.3. The blur correction apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shift drive processor is activated when blur correction starts.4. The blur correction apparatus according to claims 1 ,wherein the movable portion includes a circular frame portion;the locking member ...

Lens apparatus, support apparatus therefor, and image capturing system

A lens apparatus is electrically connected to a support apparatus including a detecting unit that detects displacement information corresponding to pan or tilt. The lens apparatus includes a converter configured to convert the displacement information into control information; an image stabilization unit configured to perform image stabilization by using the control information; and a format transmitting unit configured to transmit a signal used for discriminating a format of the displacement information to the converter. The converter uses the signal transmitted from the format transmitting unit to convert the displacement information into the control information.

OPTICAL MEMBER DRIVING DEVICE, CAMERA DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an optical member driving device is provided. The device includes a fixed portion, a pivoting portion with a holding portion for holding the optical member, a pivot shaft, a driving portion, and a pivot suppressing portion. The pivot suppressing portion has a first magnet at the pivoting portion, and a second magnet at the fixed portion. The first magnet and the second magnet are disposed in such a manner that the same magnetic poles face each other in the pivoting direction. 1. An optical member driving device , comprising:a fixed portion;a pivoting portion with a holding portion for holding the optical member;a pivot shaft;a driving portion; anda pivot suppressing portion,wherein the pivot suppressing portion comprises a first magnet provided at the pivoting portion, and a second magnet provided at the fixed portion, the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed in such a manner that the same magnetic poles face each other in a pivoting direction.2. The optical member driving device according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first magnet and the second magnet is disposed with respect to the other one of the first magnet and the second magnet claim 1 , in such a manner that the same magnetic poles face each other from both sides in the pivoting direction.3. The optical member driving device according to claim 2 , wherein one of the first magnet and the second magnet is disposed with respect to the other one of the first magnet and the second magnet claim 2 , in such a manner that the same magnetic poles face each other from both sides in an extending direction of the pivot shaft.4. The optical member driving device according to claim 3 , wherein one of the first magnet and the second magnet is disposed with respect to the other one of the first magnet and the second magnet claim 3 , in such a manner that the same magnetic poles face each other from both sides in a predetermined direction inclined relative to ...

STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA WITH FLUORESCENCE VISUALIZATION

A stereoscopic camera with fluorescence visualization is disclosed. An example stereoscopic camera includes a visible light source, a near-infrared light source, and a near-ultraviolet light source. The stereoscopic camera also includes a light filter assembly having left and right filter magazines positioned respectively along left and right optical paths and configured to selectively enable certain wavelengths of light to pass through. Each of the left and right filter magazines includes an infrared cut filter, a near-ultraviolent cut filter, and a near-infrared bandpass filter. A controller of the camera is configured to provide for a visible light mode, an indocyanine green (“ICG”) fluorescence mode, and a 5-aminolevulinic acid (“ALA”) fluorescence mode by synchronizing the activation of the light sources with the selection of the filters. A processor of the camera combines image data from the different modes to enable fluorescence emission light to be superimposed on visible light stereoscopic images. 1. A stereoscopic imaging apparatus comprising:a main objective assembly configured to change a working distance along an optical axis to a target surgical site;left and right lens sets defining respective parallel left and right optical paths along the optical axis and configured to form the respective optical paths from light that is received from the main objective assembly of the target surgical site; a first light filter configured to enable visible light to pass through, and', 'a second light filter configured to enable 5-aminolevulinic acid (“ALA”) emission light to pass through;, 'a light filter assembly having left and right filter magazines positioned respective along the left and right optical paths and configured to selectively enable certain wavelengths of the light to pass through, each of the left and right filter magazines includingleft and right image sensors configured to receive the filtered light and convert the filtered light into image data ...

Optical image stabilizer detecting x direction displacement and y direction displacement of lens group

An optical image stabilizer, in which a magnet and a coil are arranges such that they oppose each other. The Hall sensor is arranged such that one face thereof is opposed to one face of the magnet. The Hall sensor can easily detect the location of a group of lenses by generating a corresponding signal in response to a variation in magnetic force following a variation in the gap between magnets depending on the direction in which a group of lenses is driven, and simultaneously, in response to a variation in magnetic force that occurs when the group of lenses is displaced in the direction that intersects the direction of the gap.

STABILIZER FOR CAMERA SHOOTING

A stabilizer for camera shooting, which enables correction of a position of a camera module, includes a frame having an inner space, a plurality of camera modules mounted on the frame, each of the plurality of camera modules including a lens for shooting an outside of the frame, a first brushless motor arranged in the inner space and rotating the frame around a first rotation axis, and a second brushless motor arranged in the inner space and rotating the frame around a second rotation axis crossing the first rotation axis on a same plane, in which the frame is rotatably coupled to the first brushless motor via a first shaft, the frame capable of rotating with respect to the first brushless motor, and a height of each lens in a Z-axis direction is within a range of a shortest dimension in a transverse direction between the frame and a center of the inner space of the frame with respect to the first shaft. 1. A stabilizer for camera shooting , the stabilizer enabling correction of a position of a camera module and comprising:a frame having an inner space;a plurality of camera modules mounted on the frame, each of the plurality of camera modules including a lens for shooting an outside of the frame;a first brushless motor arranged in the inner space and rotating the frame around a first rotation axis; anda second brushless motor arranged in the inner space and rotating the frame around a second rotation axis crossing the first rotation axis on a same plane,wherein the frame is rotatably coupled to the first brushless motor via a first shaft, the frame capable of rotating with respect to the first brushless motor, anda height of each lens in a Z-axis direction is within a range of a shortest dimension in a transverse direction between the frame and a center of the inner space of the frame with respect to the first shaft.2. The stabilizer for camera shooting of claim 1 , further comprising:an orthogonal frame extending upward in the Z-axis direction with respect to the ...

LIQUID LENS

A liquid lens includes a first plate including a cavity in which a conductive liquid and a non-conductive liquid are disposed; a first electrode placed under the first plate; a second electrode placed on the first plate; a second plate on the second electrode; and a third plate under the first electrode, wherein a region of the second plate, which is disposed on the conductive liquid, includes a first region having a first thickness and including an optical axis, and a second region extending from the first region and having a second thickness, and the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. 1. A liquid lens , comprising:a first plate comprising a cavity in which a conductive liquid and a non-conductive liquid are disposed;a first electrode disposed under the first plate;a second electrode disposed on the first plate;a second plate disposed on the second electrode; anda third plate disposed under the first electrode,wherein a region of the second plate, which is disposed on the conductive liquid, comprises a first region having a first thickness and encompassing an optical axis, and a second region extending from the first region and having a second thickness, andwherein the first thickness is larger than the second thickness.2. The liquid lens according to claim 1 , wherein the second plate further comprises a third region having a third thickness and coupled to the first plate claim 1 , andwherein the second region is disposed between the first region and the third region.3. The liquid lens according to claim 2 , wherein the third thickness is larger than the second thickness claim 2 , and is equal to or larger than the first thickness.4. The liquid lens according to claim 2 , wherein the third thickness is larger than the second thickness claim 2 , and is equal to or smaller than the first thickness.5. The liquid lens according to claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional area of the cavity gradually increases in a direction from the third plate toward ...

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

An embodiment comprises: a housing including an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface located at the side opposite to the inner surface; a bobbin accommodated in the housing; a first coil disposed at an outer surface of the bobbin; a first magnet disposed at the outer surface of the housing; a second magnet disposed in the housing so as to be spaced apart from the first magnet; and a first position sensor disposed at the outer surface of the bobbin, wherein a first part of the housing is positioned between the second magnet and the inner surface of the housing. 1. A lens moving apparatus comprising:a housing including an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner circumferential surface, and an outer circumferential surface positioned opposite the inner circumferential surface;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a first coil disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the bobbin;a first magnet disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the housing;a second magnet disposed on the housing so as to be spaced apart from the first magnet; anda first position sensor disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the bobbin;wherein a first portion of the housing is positioned between the second magnet and an inner circumferential surface of the housing.2. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is provided at an upper portion thereof with a first magnet seat on which the second magnet is mounted claim 1 , and the first portion of the housing is positioned between the second magnet mounted on the first magnet seat and the inner circumferential surface of the housing.3. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second magnet mounted on the first magnet seat is exposed from the outer circumferential surface of the housing.4. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second magnet mounted on the first magnet seat is exposed from the outer circumferential surface and the ...

DRIVER ASSEMBLY, CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING IMAGE-CAPTURING FUNCTION

Provided is a driver assembly for driving a moving component. The driver assembly includes: a motor; a transmission portion; and an execution portion; and a shape memory alloy wire connecting the moving component with the execution portion. The moving component is slidably connected to the transmission portion and spaced apart from the execution portion. The motor can drive the transmission portion to lead the execution portion to move along a first direction, in such a manner that the moving component is driven by the shape memory alloy wire to move along the first direction. The shape memory alloy wire is configured to drive the moving component to move along the first direction relative to the execution portion under an external electrical signal. When being applied in the camera module, the driver assembly can drive the movable lens assembly to move along an optical axis, facilitating the zooming and autofocus. 1. A driver assembly for driving a moving component , comprising:a motor configured to provide a driving force;a transmission portion connected to an output terminal of the motor;an execution portion movably cooperating with the transmission portion; andat least one shape memory alloy wire connecting the moving component with the execution portion,wherein the moving component is capable of being slidably connected to the transmission portion and is spaced apart from the execution portion;the motor is capable of driving the transmission portion to lead the execution portion to move along a first direction, in such a manner that the moving component is driven by the at least one shape memory alloy wire to move along the first direction; and each of the at least one shape memory alloy wire is configured to drive the moving component to move along the first direction relative to the execution portion under an external electrical signal.2. The driver assembly as described in claim 1 , wherein a direction along which each of the shape memory alloy wire shrinks ...

CAMERA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A camera module includes an imaging lens module, an axial driving device and an image sensor module. The imaging lens module includes at least one optical imaging lens element. The axial driving device is configured to drive the optical imaging lens element to move in a direction parallel to an optical axis. The image sensor module is disposed on an image side of the axial driving device and includes an image sensor and a substrate. The image sensor is configured to convert light passing through the imaging lens module into an image signal. The axial driving device includes a base, and the base has a first axial assembling structure. The substrate has a second axial assembling structure abutted against the first axial assembling structure, so that the imaging lens module is aligned with the image sensor module in a direction along the optical axis. 1. A camera module , comprising:an imaging lens module, comprising at least one optical imaging lens element, and the imaging lens module having an optical axis; a casing, wherein the at least one optical imaging lens element is disposed in the casing; and', 'a base, connected to the casing, wherein the base has a through hole, and the optical axis passes through a center of the through hole; and, 'an axial driving device, configured to drive the at least one optical imaging lens element to move in a direction parallel to the optical axis, and the axial driving device comprising an image sensor, configured to convert light passing through the imaging lens module into an image signal; and', 'a substrate, facing the axial driving device, wherein the substrate and the base of the axial driving device are abutted against each other;, 'an image sensor module, disposed on an image side of the axial driving device, and the image sensor module comprisingwherein the base has a first axial assembling structure, the substrate has a second axial assembling structure, and the first axial assembling structure is abutted against the ...

Impact Absorber

In some embodiments, a camera includes an optical package, a camera actuator for moving the optical package, a camera cover, and an impact absorption member to prevent contact between the camera cover and the lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera actuator includes a lens carrier moveably mounted to a camera cover. 125.-. (canceled)26. A camera , comprising:a camera cover comprising an exterior surface of the camera;an optical package;a lens carrier coupled with the optical package and moveably mounted relative to the camera cover;a camera actuator for moving the lens carrier with the optical package along a path of motion; andan impact absorption member located in the path of motion so as to prevent contact between the camera cover and the lens carrier, wherein the impact absorption member is coupled in a fixed position relative to the camera cover at an underneath side of the camera cover that is opposite the exterior surface, wherein, along at least a portion of the path of motion, the lens carrier is movable apart from the impact absorption member. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/594,353, filed May 12, 2017, which claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/337,205, filed on May 16, 2016, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.This disclosure relates generally to position control and more specifically to vibration reduction for managing the motion of camera components.The advent of small, mobile multipurpose devices such as smartphones and tablet or pad devices has resulted in a need for high-resolution, small form factor cameras for integration in the devices. Some small form factor cameras may incorporate optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanisms that may sense and react to external excitation/disturbance by adjusting location of the optical lens on the X and/or Y axis in an attempt to compensate for unwanted motion of the lens. Some small form factor ...

PROJECTOR

The present disclosure describes a projector which has: an image projection portion; an image provision portion that provides a projection image to the image projection portion; a deviation movement detection portion that detects a deviation movement of the image projection portion; and an image process portion that based on detection by the deviation movement detection portion, shifts the image provided by the image provision portion in a direction where the deviation movement is corrected. According to this, even if an image projection function does not include a deviation correction function, it is possible to perform the deviation correction by means of the image process. 1. A projector comprising:an image projection portion;an image provision portion that provides a projection image to the image projection portion;a deviation movement detection portion that detects a deviation movement of the image projection portion;an image process portion that based on detection by the deviation movement detection portion, shifts the image provided by the image provision portion in a direction where the deviation movement is corrected; anda rectangular image display portion, wherein the image projection portion is disposed such that a projection optical axis of the image projection portion meets a long-edge direction of the image display portion at right angles.2. The projector according to claim 1 , wherein based on the detection by the deviation movement detection portion claim 1 , the image process portion further corrects a projection frame for the projection image provided by the image provision portion.3. The projector according to claim 2 , wherein based on the detection by the deviation movement detection portion claim 2 , the image process portion shifts the projection frame for the projection image provided by the image provision portion.4. The projector according to claim 2 , wherein based on the detection by the deviation movement detection portion claim 2 , the ...

IMAGING APPARATUS, INTER-EXPOSURE ZOOM IMAGING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided is an imaging apparatus, an inter-exposure zoom imaging method, a program, and a recording medium capable of performing inter-exposure zoom imaging as intended by a user. The inter-exposure zoom imaging method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a step of setting an imaging mode of inter-exposure zoom imaging by an imaging mode setting unit; a step S14 of setting an end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging by an end angle of view setting unit; and a step S26 of starting exposure in an imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging (step S18 and step S20) in a case where the imaging mode and the end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging are set and an imaging instruction is received, and ending the exposure in the imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging at least in a case where an angle of view of a zoom lens zoomed by a manual operation reaches the set end angle of view (step S24), by an exposure controller. 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:an user interface configured to set an imaging mode of inter-exposure zoom imaging and an end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging; and start exposure in an imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging in a case where the imaging mode and the end angle of view of the inter-exposure zoom imaging are set and an imaging instruction is received; and', 'end the exposure in the imaging element of the inter-exposure zoom imaging at least in a case where an angle of view of a zoom lens zoomed by a manual operation reaches the set end angle of view., 'at least one processor configured to2. The imaging apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the user interface is further configured to set a target exposure time in the inter-exposure zoom imaging and an exposure time priority mode in which an exposure time in the inter-exposure zoom imaging is prioritized over the end angle of view, andthe at least one processor ends the exposure of the inter- ...

Split-camera autoalignment

An electronic device comprises a camera and a retaining member. The camera includes an objective portion configured to collect light from a subject, a sensor portion reversibly separable from the objective portion, an alignment-sensing system configured to sense a state of alignment between the objective portion and the sensor portion, an actuator configured to move the objective or sensor portion, and a computer configured to control the actuator responsive to output of the alignment-sensing system, so as to bring the objective and sensor portions into alignment. The retaining member is configured to couple the objective portion to the sensor portion when the objective and sensor portions are aligned and when the objective portion is separated from the sensor portion.

PRISM DRIVING DEVICE

Provided is a prism driving device. The prism driving device includes a housing assembly, a prism holder disposed on the housing assembly in an angle adjustable manner, and an electromagnetic driving assembly. The electromagnetic driving assembly includes a magnet portion and a coil portion disposed opposite the magnet portion, where one of the magnet portion or the coil portion is disposed on the prism holder, the other one is disposed on the housing assembly, and the electromagnetic driving assembly is configured to adjust a tilt angle of the prism holder. One of the housing assembly or the prism holder is provided with a support protrusion and the other is provided with a groove, and at least a portion of the support protrusion is magnetically sucked into the groove. 1. A prism driving device , comprising:a housing assembly;a prism holder disposed in the housing assembly in an angle adjustable manner; andan electromagnetic driving assembly comprising a magnet portion and a coil portion disposed opposite to the magnet portion,wherein one of the magnet portion or the coil portion is disposed on the prism holder, the other one of the magnet portion or the coil portion is disposed on the housing assembly, and the electromagnetic driving assembly is configured to adjust a tilt angle of the prism holder;wherein one of the housing assembly or the prism holder is provided with a support protrusion and the other one of the housing assembly or the prism holder is provided with a groove, at least a portion of the support protrusion is magnetically sucked into the groove, and the prism holder is capable of being universally moved relative to the housing assembly through the support protrusion and the groove which are in contact with each other.2. The prism driving device of claim 1 , wherein the prism holder comprises a holder body and a support structure disposed below the holder body claim 1 , a gap is present between the holder body and the housing assembly claim 1 , and ...

Iris module and camera module including the same

A camera module includes a housing, a lens module including a yoke and disposed in the housing, an iris module including a plurality of blades and configured to form N apertures having different sizes using the plurality of blades, N being an integer greater than or equal to 2, the iris module being disposed in the housing above the lens module, and an iris driver including a driving coil, and a magnet unit configured to be movable reciprocally in a linear direction and including a driving magnet opposing the driving coil and the yoke, wherein the yoke is configured to enable the magnet unit to be fixed at N positions along a movement path of the magnet unit.

SUBSTRATE ASSEMBLY FOR CORRECTING POSITION OF CAMERA MODULE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING SAME

A substrate assembly includes: a first substrate unit; and at least one second substrate unit electrically connected to the first substrate unit and having a coil pattern formed thereon, wherein: the first substrate unit is a flexible substrate; the second substrate is a rigid substrate; the second substrate unit has a coil pattern formed on one of the front surface and the rear surface thereof and includes multiple second substrates laminated in the upward/downward direction and electrically connected to each other; the at least one second substrate unit includes multiple second substrate units arranged on the first substrate unit; the second substrate unit has a through-hole vertically formed therethrough; the coil pattern is formed around the through-hole; the first substrate unit includes a Hall sensor; and the second substrate unit is coupled to the first substrate unit such that the Hall sensor is exposed through the through-hole. 1. A substrate assembly comprising:a first substrate unit; anda second substrate unit electrically connected to the first substrate unit and having a coil pattern formed thereon.2. The substrate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second substrate unit has a coil pattern formed on at least one of a front surface or a rear surface thereof and includes a plurality of second substrates that are vertically stacked in an electrically connected state.3. The substrate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second substrate unit is provided as a plurality of second substrate units on the first substrate unit.4. The substrate assembly of claim 1 , wherein a through-hole is formed in the second substrate unit claim 1 , andthe coil pattern is formed at a circumference of the through-hole.5. The substrate assembly of claim 4 , wherein the first substrate unit is provided with a position sensor claim 4 , andthe second substrate unit is coupled to the first substrate unit so that a Hall sensor is exposed through the through-hole.6. The substrate assembly ...

STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA WITH FLUORESCENCE VISUALIZATION

A stereoscopic camera with fluorescence visualization is disclosed. An example stereoscopic camera includes a visible light source, a near-ultraviolet light source, and a near-ultraviolet light source. The stereoscopic camera also includes a light filter assembly having left and right filter magazines positioned respectively along left and right optical paths and configured to selectively enable certain wavelengths of light to pass through. Each of the left and right filter magazines includes an infrared cut filter, a near-ultraviolent cut filter, and a near-infrared bandpass filter. A controller of the camera is configured to provide for a visible light mode, an indocyanine green (“ICG”) fluorescence mode, and a 5-aminolevulinic acid (“ALA”) fluorescence mode by synchronizing the activation of the light sources with the selection of the filters. A processor of the camera combines image data from the different modes to enable fluorescence emission light to be superimposed on visible light stereoscopic images. 1. A stereoscopic imaging apparatus comprising:a main objective assembly configured to change a working distance along an optical axis to a target surgical site;left and right lens sets defining respective parallel left and right optical paths along the optical axis and configured to form the respective optical paths from light that is received from the main objective assembly of the target surgical site; an infrared cut filter,', 'a near-ultraviolent cut filter, and', 'a near-infrared bandpass filter;, 'a light filter assembly having left and right filter magazines positioned respectively along the left and right optical paths and configured to selectively enable certain wavelengths of the light to pass through, each of the left and right filter magazines includingleft and right image sensors configured to receive the filtered light and convert the filtered light into image data that is indicative of the received filtered light;a processor communicatively ...

Power controller, power control method, and program

The present technology relates to a power controller, a power control method, and a program which appropriately supply power to an actuator for driving a shutter and an actuator for camera shake correction. A power controller includes a shutter controller for controlling a shutter driving unit, a camera shake correction controller for controlling a camera shake correction driving unit, and a power amount setting unit for setting amounts of power to be allocated to the shutter driving unit and the camera shake correction driving unit according to a set shutter speed. The power amount setting unit allocates the amount of power to be supplied to the camera shake correction driving unit when the shutter speed is equal to or less than a predetermined speed to the shutter driving unit in a case where the shutter speed is faster than a predetermined speed. The present technology available for an image pickup device.

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

The present embodiment relates to a lens driving apparatus, comprising: a cover member; a housing disposed inside the cover member; a bobbin disposed inside the housing so as to move in a first direction; a first coil disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the bobbin; a first magnet coupled to the housing; an upper elastic member disposed on the upper side of the bobbin and coupled to the bobbin and the housing; a base disposed on a the lower side of the housing and coupled to the cover member; a substrate disposed between the housing and the base and including a circuit member having a second coil disposed to be opposite to the first magnet; and a plurality of support members connected to the upper elastic member and the substrate; wherein each of the plurality of support members is disposed in the proximity of the edge of the upper elastic member, and wherein the support members are connected to the upper elastic member at a position where a length in the x direction and a length in the y direction are different on the basis of the edge of the upper elastic member. 110-. (canceled)11. A lens driving apparatus , comprising:a cover member;a housing disposed in the cover member;a bobbin disposed in the housing so as to move in a first direction;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a first magnet disposed on the housing;an upper elastic member disposed on an upper portion of the bobbin and coupled to the bobbin and the housing;a base disposed below the housing and coupled to the cover member;a substrate disposed between the housing and the base and including a circuit member having a second coil disposed to be opposite to the first magnet; anda plurality of support members connected to the upper elastic member and the substrate,wherein each of the plurality of support members is disposed on the proximity of the edge of the upper elastic member, andwherein the support member is connected to the upper elastic member at a position where a length in the x ...

LENS DRIVING DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL APPARATUS

The present embodiment relates to a lens driving device comprising: a housing; a bobbin disposed inside the housing so as to move in a first direction; a first coil disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the bobbin; a magnet disposed in the housing; a base disposed below the housing; a coil part having a second coil disposed between the housing and the base so as to face the magnet; a substrate disposed between the housing and the base; and a conducting member for electrically connecting the coil part to the substrate, wherein the conducting member is disposed at a corner of the base. 110.-. (canceled)11. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing and configured to move in a direction of an optical axis;a first coil disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the bobbin;a magnet disposed on the housing and facing the first coil;a base disposed below the housing;a coil part comprising a second coil disposed between the housing and the base and facing the magnet;a substrate disposed between the housing and the base; anda conducting member electrically connecting the coil part to the substrate,wherein the conducting member is disposed on a corner part of the base.12. The lens driving device of claim 11 , wherein a corner part of the base is formed between a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface of base claim 11 , andwherein a distance between the conducting member and the first lateral surface corresponds to a distance between the conducting member and the second lateral surface.13. The lens driving device of claim 11 , wherein the corner part of the base is formed with an extension part extending from an upper surface of base to an upper side claim 11 , andwherein the conducting member is disposed inside the extension part.14. The lens driving device of claim 11 , wherein the coil part comprises a first coil unit directly connected to the conducting member claim 11 , a second coil unit spaced apart from the ...

MULTI-APERTURE IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING AN OBJECT AREA

Multi-aperture imaging device includes at least one image sensor, an array of juxtaposed optical channels, wherein each optical channel has optics for projecting at least one partial area of an object area on an image sensor area of the image sensor, and a beam deflector for deflecting an optical path of the optical channels in beam-deflecting areas of the beam deflector. The beam deflector is formed as an array of facets arranged along a line-extension direction of the array of optical channels. One facet is allocated to each optical channel. Each facet has a beam-deflecting area. A stray light suppressing structure is arranged between a first beam-deflecting area of a first facet and a second beam-deflecting area of a juxtaposed second facet, which is configured to reduce transition of stray light between the first beam-deflecting area and the second beam-deflecting area. 1. A multi-aperture imaging device comprising:at least one image sensor; andan array of juxtaposed optical channels, wherein each optical channel comprises optics for projecting at least one partial area of an object area on an image sensor area of the image sensor;a beam deflector for deflecting an optical path of the optical channels in beam-deflecting areas of the beam deflector;wherein the beam deflector is formed as an array of facets arranged along a line-extension direction of the array of optical channels and wherein one facet is allocated to each optical channel and wherein each facet comprises at least one beam-deflecting area;wherein a stray light suppressing structure is arranged between a first beam-deflecting area of a first facet and a second beam-deflecting area of a juxtaposed second facet, which is configured to reduce transition of stray light between the first beam-deflecting area and the second beam-deflecting area.2. The multi-aperture imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the stray light suppressing structure is arranged on a main side of the beam deflector.3. The ...

CAMERA MODULE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A camera module includes a support structure having an internal space, a first movable body movably disposed inside the support structure, a second movable body elevatably disposed in an internal space of the first movable body, and a driving unit disposed in at least one of a space between the support structure and the first movable body and a space between the first movable body and the second movable body. The driving unit includes a driving wire, formed of a shape memory alloy, and a spring disposed to overlap the driving wire. The first and second movable bodies are moved by driving force applied in one direction by the driving wire, and driving force applied in another direction by the spring. 1. A camera module comprising:a support structure comprising an internal space;a first movable body movably disposed inside the support structure;a second movable body elevatably disposed in an internal space of the first movable body; anda driving unit disposed in at least one of a space between the support structure and the first movable body and a space between the first movable body and the second movable body,wherein the driving unit comprises a driving wire formed of a shape memory alloy, and a spring disposed to overlap the driving wire, andwherein the first and second movable bodies are moved by driving force applied in one direction by the driving wire, and driving force applied in another direction by the spring.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the driving unit comprises a plurality of optical image stabilization (OIS) driving units configured to drive the first movable body and an autofocusing (AF) driving unit configured to drive the second movable body.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of OIS driving units are disposed on two adjacent side surfaces of the first movable body.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of OIS driving units comprise first and second OIS driving units connected to one side surface of ...

CAMERA MODULE

A camera module includes a support structure having an internal space, a movable body disposed in the internal space of the support structure, and a plurality of driving wires supporting the movable body in the internal space of the support structure and configured to move the movable body relative to the support structure, each of the driving wires being made of a shape-memory alloy and having one end connected to the support structure, and another end connected to the movable body. An angle between the movable body and each of the driving wire is maintained at 15.5° or less at all positions to which the movable body is movable by the driving wires. 1. A camera module comprising:a support structure having an internal space;a movable body disposed in the internal space of the support structure; anda plurality of driving wires supporting the movable body in the internal space of the support structure and configured to move the movable body relative to the support structure, each of the driving wires being made of a shape-memory alloy and having one end connected to the support structure, and another end connected to the movable body,wherein an angle between the movable body and each of the driving wires is maintained at 15.5° or less at all positions to which the movable body is movable by the driving wires.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the driving wires comprise four groups of driving wires claim 1 , and each of the groups of driving wires comprises two driving wires.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein each of the two driving wires of each of the four groups of driving wires has the one end connected to an internal side surface or a bottom surface of the support structure claim 2 , and the other end connected to a side surface of the movable body near or adjacent to an upper edge of the movable body.4. The camera module of claim 2 , further comprising a ball disposed between a bottom surface of the support structure and the movable body.5. The ...

Electromagnet, camera lens driving device, and production method of electromagnet

An electromagnet that increases electromagnetic force involved with a current flowing through a coil includes a stacked body including a plurality of base material layers, a coil including an in-plane coil conductor on one main surface of each of the base material layers, and an electrically isolated dummy pattern extending along at least a portion of the coil outside of the in-plane coil conductor on each of the base material layers in a plan view.

Image shake correcting device and control method therefor, lens barrel, optical apparatus, and image pickup apparatus

An angular velocity sensor detects a shake of an image pickup apparatus and a signal divide unit divides a shake detection signal to output it to each of a first drive amount calculating unit and a second drive amount calculating unit. A first drive amount and a second drive amount are calculated based on the divided shake detection signal to drive each of a first correction lens and a second correction lens. An aberration determination unit changes a limiter used in a drive amount limiting unit based on the first drive amount and the second drive amount so as not to increase the eccentric aberration of an imaging optical system generated by the movement of the two correction lenses. The drive amount limiting unit limits the drive amount based on the limiter set according to the result of the determination for the aberration to correct the image shake while suppressing the eccentric aberration.

CAMERA SHAKING CORRECTION DEVICE AND IMAGING APPARATUS

A control section moves an imaging lens based on a detection signal from an angular velocity detection section so as to correct image blurring which occurs in captured image data obtained through imaging performed by an imaging element The control section calculates a first motion vector between first captured image data, which is obtained through imaging performed by the imaging element and second captured image data which is obtained subsequent to the first captured image data and in which image blurring is corrected. The control section performs an offset correction for reducing an offset signal included in the detection signal of the angular velocity detection section based on the first motion vector. 1. A camera shaking correction device comprising:an angular velocity detection section that detects an angular velocity;an image blurring correction section that corrects image blurring, which occurs in captured image data obtained through imaging performed by an imaging element, by moving at least one of the imaging element, which captures an image of a subject through an optical imaging system, and the optical imaging system, based on a detection signal of the angular velocity detection section;a first motion vector calculation section that calculates a first motion vector between first captured image data, which is obtained through imaging performed by the imaging element, and second captured image data which is obtained subsequent to the first captured image data and in which image blurring is corrected by the image blurring correction section;an offset correction section that performs offset correction for reducing an offset signal included in the detection signal of the angular velocity detection section, based on the first motion vector; anda filtering section that performs filtering for attenuating a low frequency component of the detection signal of the angular velocity detection section,wherein the image blurring correction section corrects image blurring ...

Vibration-type driving apparatus using sintered body impregnated with resin, electronic apparatus, and movable body

A vibration-type driving apparatus is capable of, in a case where a sintered body is impregnated with resin, preventing the resin that has hardened from interfering with other members. A movable body is brought into pressure contact with a vibrating body having an electro-mechanical energy conversion element and an elastic body. The vibrating body and the movable body are moved relatively to each other through vibrations excited in the vibrating body. The movable body has a frictional surface including the sintered body impregnated with the resin and comes into contact with the vibrating body. The movable body has a sloped surface adjacent to the frictional surface in a cross section perpendicular to a direction in which the vibrating body and the movable body move relatively to each other. An angle formed by the frictional surface and the sloped surface is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

CAMERA MODULE

A camera module includes a housing having an internal space; a first moving body disposed in the internal space of the housing; a second moving body disposed in an internal space of the first moving body; a first driving member disposed in a space between the housing and the first moving body, and including a first driving wire formed of a shape memory alloy and a first curved elastic wire connected to both ends of the first driving wire; and a second driving member disposed in a space between the first moving body and the second moving body, and including a second driving wire formed of a shape memory alloy and a second curved elastic wire connected to both ends of the driving wire for AF. The first curved elastic wire is in contact with the first moving body and the second curved elastic wire is in contact with the second moving body. 1. A camera module , comprising:a housing comprising an internal space;a first moving body disposed in the internal space of the housing;a second moving body disposed in an internal space of the first moving body;a first driving member disposed in a space between the housing and the first moving body, and comprising a first driving wire formed of a shape memory alloy and a first curved elastic wire connected to both ends of the first driving wire; anda second driving member disposed in a space between the first moving body and the second moving body, and comprising a second driving wire formed of a shape memory alloy and a second curved elastic wire connected to both ends of the second driving wire,wherein the first curved elastic wire is in contact with the first moving body, and the second curved elastic wire is in contact with the second moving body.2. The camera module of claim 1 ,wherein the first driving member is configured to move the first moving body by the first curved elastic wire transformed by expansion and contraction of the first driving wire, andwherein the second driving member is configured to move the second ...

Actuator Arrangement for Camera Size Reduction

Various embodiments include a camera having an actuator arrangement that may enable a camera size reduction. For example, the camera may include a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator to move a lens group relative to an image sensor. According to some embodiments, the VCM actuator may include one or more magnets and one or more coils positioned near an underside of a flange defined by a lens barrel arrangement. In some embodiments, the camera may include a suspension arrangement comprising one or more springs for suspending a lens barrel arrangement from one or more stationary structures of the camera. The magnet(s) and the coil(s) of the actuator arrangement may be positioned above the spring(s) of the suspension arrangement in some embodiments. 1. A camera , comprising:a lens group comprising one or more lens elements that define an optical axis;an image sensor to capture image data based on light that passes through the lens group; a flange at a top portion of the camera, and wherein an underside of the flange extends, in a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis, towards one or more sides of the camera; and', 'an outer surface that extends, in a second direction parallel to the optical axis, from the underside of the flange towards a bottom of the camera; and, 'a lens barrel arrangement within which at least a portion of the lens group is contained such that the lens group is movable together with the lens barrel arrangement, wherein the lens barrel arrangement comprises a magnet attached to a stationary structure of the camera; and', 'a coil to electromagnetically interact with the magnet, wherein the coil is attached to the lens barrel arrangement;', 'wherein the magnet-coil group is contained within a cavity that is defined by a periphery of the flange and the outer surface of the lens barrel arrangement., 'a magnet-coil group, comprising, 'a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator to move the lens group relative to the image sensor, the VCM actuator comprising2. ...

CAMERA MODULE

A camera module may comprise a first camera module and a second camera module spaced apart from the first camera module, wherein: the first camera module comprises a cover, a housing, a bobbin, a first coil, a first magnet, a second coil, a second magnet, and a first sensor; the first magnet comprises a first-first magnet disposed at a position corresponding to a second lateral plate, a first-second magnet disposed at a position corresponding to a third lateral plate, and a first-third magnet disposed at a position corresponding to a fourth lateral plate; and a first dummy member and the first sensor are disposed at a position corresponding to a first lateral plate of the cover. 1. A camera module comprising:a first camera module and a second camera module spaced apart from the first camera module,wherein the first camera module comprises:a cover;a housing disposed in the cover;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a first magnet disposed on the housing;a second coil facing the first magnet;a second magnet disposed on the bobbin; anda first sensor detecting the second magnet,wherein the cover comprises a first lateral plate disposed adjacent to the second camera module, a second lateral plate disposed opposite to the first lateral plate, and a third lateral plate and a fourth lateral plate disposed opposite to each other between the first lateral plate and the second lateral plate,wherein the first magnet comprises a first-first magnet disposed at a position corresponding to the second lateral plate, a first-second magnet disposed at a position corresponding to the third lateral plate, and a first-third magnet disposed at a position corresponding to the fourth lateral plate, andwherein a first dummy member and a first sensor are disposed at a position corresponding to the first lateral plate of the cover.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the first dummy member comprises two dummy members spaced apart from each other claim 1 , ...

CAMERA MODULE HAVING A BUFFER UNIT

A camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) configured to have an image sensor mounted thereon; a housing unit disposed over the first PCB; a holder module spaced apart from a bottom surface within the housing unit at a specific interval and configured to have a first coil wound on its outer circumferential face and to include at least lens therein; a second PCB combined with the bottom surface of the holder module; a third PCB disposed over the holder module; and a plurality of wire springs each configured to have one end connected to the second PCB and the other end connected to the third PCB. 1. An optical image stabilization (OIS) unit , comprising:a base;a holder module comprising an outer blade spaced apart from the base, a bobbin disposed in the outer blade, and a spring member connecting the bobbin and the outer blade;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a magnet configured to move the bobbin by interacting with the first coil;a second coil configured to move the holder module by interacting with the magnet;a wire supporting the holder module; anda buffer unit comprising a bent portion formed by being bent and connected to the wire,wherein the bent portion comprises a bent shape forming an acute angle or a curved shape having a curvature.2. The OIS unit of claim 1 , comprising a solder coupled to the wire claim 1 ,wherein the buffer unit is connected to the solder.3. The OIS unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer unit is formed by curving the wire in zigzags or formed by bending the wire in a coil spring form.4. The OIS unit of claim 1 , wherein the bent portion is bent twice or more.5. The OIS unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer unit absorbs load applied to the holder module.6. The OIS unit of claim 1 , wherein the wire is electrically connected to the first coil through the spring member.7. The OIS unit of claim 1 , wherein the buffer unit is disposed nearer to the outer blade than the ...

Miniature lens driving apparatus and electronic image-capturing device

A miniature lens driving apparatus includes a housing, at least two strings, an optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanism, and an autofocus (AF) mechanism. The OIS mechanism includes a lens holder. The AF mechanism includes an AF moving holder, an upper spring sheet, and a lower spring sheet. An internal connecting portion and an outer connecting portion of the upper spring sheet are connected to an upper end of the AF moving holder and a stationary part of the AF mechanism, respectively. An internal connecting portion and an outer connecting portion of the lower spring sheet are connected to a lower end of the AF moving holder and the stationary part of the AF mechanism, respectively. The two ends of each of the at least two strings are connected to the lens holder and a lower portion of the AF moving holder, respectively. An electronic image-capturing device is also disclosed.

Lens Actuator

A lens actuator is disclosed. The lens actuator, according to the present invention, comprises: a carrier in which a lens is accommodated, and which has a plurality of first sides; magnets including first magnets respectively arranged on the outer side of the plurality of first sides of the carrier, and second magnets arranged to be spaced from the first magnets; a housing having a plurality of second sides facing the first sides; a plurality of correction coils formed at positions corresponding to the first and second magnets; and a gap-adjusting coil arranged on the lower part of the first magnets.

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING POSITION OF SWING MEMBER OF OPTICAL UNIT WITH SHAKE CORRECTION FUNCTION AND OPTICAL UNIT WITH SHAKE CORRECTION FUNCTION

Regarding an optical unit, a swing driving magnet is held at a holding area of a fixed member in such a manner that the swing driving magnet is movable, and a position-recovering magnetic member is held on a movable unit at a position where the position-recovering magnetic member is able to face the swing driving magnet (Step ST). Next, a deviated amount between the axis line of the optical unit and the optical axis of an optical module is obtained (Step ST). Then, the swing driving magnet is moved. 1. A method for adjusting a position of a swing member of an optical unit with a shake correction function , the optical unit including:the swing member including an optical element;a swing-supporting mechanism configured to support the swing member in such a manner that the swing member is able to swing between a reference position, in which a predetermined axis line and an optical axis of the optical element correspond to each other, and a tilting position, in which the optical axis tilts relative to the axis line by a predetermined angle;a supporting member configured to support the swing member via the swing-supporting mechanism;a swing magnetic driving mechanism configured to cause the swing member to swing; anda fixed member configured to enclose the swing member from an outer circumferential side,wherein the swing magnetic driving mechanism includes a coil and a magnet, the coil being fixed to either one of the swing member and the fixed member, the magnet being held by the other one of the swing member and the fixed member,wherein the magnet is magnetized in such a manner that the magnet is polarized in two in an axis line direction, and holding a magnetic member on one of the swing member and the fixed member, the coil being fixed to the one of the swing member and the fixed member, the magnetic member being at a position that overlaps the magnet when seen in a radial direction orthogonal to the axis line;', 'moving the magnetic member or the magnet in the axis ...

CAMERA MODULE

A camera module includes a lens barrel, a driving coil disposed to face a target detection unit disposed on one side of the lens barrel, a driving device to provide a driving signal to the driving coil, and a position calculating unit including a capacitor, constituting an oscillation circuit together with the driving coil, to calculate a position of the lens barrel from an oscillation signal output by the oscillation circuit. The position calculating unit generates an alternating current (AC) signal according to a comparison result of a peak of the oscillation signal and a reference peak and calculates a position of the lens barrel according to a frequency of the AC signal. 1. A camera module comprising:a lens barrel;a driving coil disposed to face a target detection unit disposed on one side of the lens barrel;a driving device configured to provide a driving signal to the driving coil; anda position calculating unit comprising a capacitor, constituting an oscillation circuit together with the driving coil, and configured to calculate a position of the lens barrel from an oscillation signal output by the oscillation circuit,wherein the position calculating unit is configured to generate an alternating current (AC) signal according to a comparison result of a peak of the oscillation signal and a reference peak and to calculate a position of the lens barrel according to a frequency of the AC signal.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein the position calculating unit comprises:a peak detecting unit configured to detect the peak of the oscillation signal; anda comparing unit configured to compare the peak of the oscillation signal with the reference peak.3. The camera module of claim 2 , wherein the position calculating unit comprises an oscillator configured to output the AC signal according to a comparison result of the comparing unit.4. The camera module of claim 3 , wherein the oscillator comprises a voltage controlled oscillator configured to generate the AC ...

Image stabilization apparatus, lens apparatus, and camera system

An image stabilization apparatus includes a fixing member, a movable member, a guiding member movable in a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis relative to the fixed member, and configured to guide the movable member while restricting a rotation of the movable member on the plane orthogonal to the optical axis relative to the fixed member, and a rolling member rollably held between the fixed member and the guiding member. The fixing member includes a first groove extending in the first direction and contacts the rolling member. The guiding member includes a second groove that extends in the first direction and contacts the rolling member. The rolling member can contact an end of the first groove and an end of the second groove while the guiding member is located at one of ends in a movable range of the guiding member in the first direction.

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

The present embodiment relates to a lens driving apparatus, comprising: a cover member; a housing disposed inside the cover member; a bobbin disposed inside the housing so as to move in a first direction; a first coil disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the bobbin; a first magnet coupled to the housing; an upper elastic member disposed on the upper side of the bobbin and coupled to the bobbin and the housing; a base disposed on a the lower side of the housing and coupled to the cover member; a substrate disposed between the housing and the base and including a circuit member having a second coil disposed to be opposite to the first magnet; and a plurality of support members connected to the upper elastic member and the substrate; wherein each of the plurality of support members is disposed in the proximity of the edge of the upper elastic member, and wherein the support members are connected to the upper elastic member at a position where a length in the x direction and a length in the y direction are different on the basis of the edge of the upper elastic member. 1. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a base below the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a magnet disposed on the housing and facing the first coil;a circuit board disposed on the base and comprising a second coil facing the magnet;an upper elastic member connecting the housing and the bobbin; anda support member electrically connecting the upper elastic member and the circuit board,wherein the housing comprises an upper surface facing the upper elastic member,wherein the upper surface of the housing comprises a first surface, a second surface disposed lower than the first surface and a third surface disposed lower than the second surface,wherein a portion of the upper elastic member is disposed on the first surface of the housing,wherein the housing comprises a hole formed on the third surface, andwherein the support member passes through the ...

LENS DRIVE DEVICE AND CAMERA MODULE COMPRISING SAME

A lens drive device and a camera module comprising same are provided. A lens drive device according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a housing; a bobbin arranged inside the housing; a magnet arranged on the bobbin; a coil arranged on the housing and facing the magnet; a coupling member arranged on the inner surface of the housing; a roller rotatably arranged on the coupling member; and a rail arranged on the bobbin, wherein the rail is guided according to the rotation of the roller. 1. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a magnet disposed on the bobbin;a coil disposed on the housing and facing the magnet;a coupling member disposed on an inner lateral surface of the housing;a roller rotatably disposed on the coupling member; anda rail disposed on the bobbin,wherein the rail is guided according to a rotation of the roller.2. The lens driving device of claim 1 , wherein the roller comprises at least two rollers claim 1 ,wherein the at least two rollers are spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction,wherein the coil is disposed between the at least two rollers,wherein the rail comprises at least two rails,wherein the at least two rails are spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, andwherein the magnet is disposed between the at least two rails.3. The lens driving device of claim 1 , wherein the bobbin comprises a first groove formed by being extended in an optical axis direction on an outer lateral surface claim 1 , andwherein the rail is disposed in the first groove.4. The lens driving device of claim 1 , wherein the rail is formed by being extended in an optical axis direction claim 1 ,wherein the rail is formed to be protruded toward the housing, andwherein the cross-section of the rail is a semi-circular shape.5. The lens driving device of claim 1 , wherein the roller has a shape in which a diameter decreases as it travels from both ends toward a central portion.6. The lens driving ...

LENS ASSEMBLY

Embodiments relate to a lens assembly, a lens driving apparatus, and a camera module comprising same. A lens assembly according to an embodiment may comprise: a first pin; a first housing which moves along the first pin; a first lens group arranged in the first housing; and a first wheel which is arranged in the first housing and moves along the first pin. The first wheel may include a first rotation shaft coupled to the first housing, and a first rotation part which rotates about the first rotation shaft. The first rotation part may include a groove corresponding to the first pin, wherein the maximum depth of the groove may be less than one-half the maximum thickness of the first pin in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation shaft. 1. A lens assembly comprising:a first pin;a first housing moving along the first pin;a first lens group disposed in the first housing; anda first wheel disposed on one side of the first housing and moving along the first pin,wherein the first wheel comprises a first rotation shaft coupled to the first housing and a first rotation part rotating about the first rotation shaft,wherein the first rotation part comprises a groove corresponding to the first pin, andwherein a maximum depth of the groove is less than 1/2 of a maximum thickness of the first pin in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation shaft.2. The lens assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first rotation shaft of the first wheel is fixed to the first housing claim 1 , and the first rotation part is rotated.3. The lens assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first rotation part of the first wheel and the first rotating shaft are integrally formed and are rotated together.4. The lens assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first rotation shaft is disposed in a hole formed in the first housing.5. The lens assembly according to claim 1 , comprising a bushing between the first rotation shaft of the first wheel and the first housing claim 1 ,wherein the ...

CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

An embodiment comprises: a lens barrel moving in the direction of the optical axis; a holder disposed below the lens barrel and having a seating portion recessed in the top surface thereof; a filter disposed on the bottom surface of the seating portion of the holder; a blocking member disposed on the upper surface of the filter; and an image sensor disposed below the filter, wherein the seating portion includes an inner side surface facing the side surface of the filter, the inner side surface of the seating portion includes a first surface and a second surface located below the first surface, the separation distance from the first surface to the side surface of the filter is greater than the separation distance from the second surface to the side surface of the filter, and the thickness of the filter is greater than the separation distance from the second surface to the side surface of the filter. 1. A camera module , comprising:a lens barrel configured to be movable in an optical-axis direction;a holder disposed under the lens barrel, the holder comprising a seating portion recessed from an upper surface thereof;a filter disposed on a bottom surface of the seating portion of the holder;a blocking member disposed on an upper surface of the filter; andan image sensor disposed under the filter,wherein the seating portion comprises an inner side surface facing a side surface of the filter,wherein the inner side surface of the seating portion comprises a first surface and a second surface positioned under the first surface,wherein a spacing distance from the first surface to the side surface of the filter is greater than a spacing distance from the second surface to the side surface of the filter, and wherein the thickness of the filter is greater than the spacing distance from the second surface to the side surface of the filter.2. The camera module according to claim 1 , wherein a spacing distance from the first surface to a side surface of the blocking member is ...

Imaging element, imaging apparatus, operation method of imaging element, and program

An imaging element incorporates a memory and a processor. The memory stores image data obtained by performing imaging at a first frame rate. The processor is configured to output the image data at a second frame rate. In addition, the processor derives shake degree information indicating a degree of shake included in an image indicated by the image data, using the image data, and outputs the derived shake degree information at a rate greater than or equal to the second frame rate. The first frame rate is a frame rate greater than or equal to the second frame rate.

CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE PHONE USING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is a camera module comprising: a circuit board; a frame coupled to the circuit board; an image sensor on the circuit board; a bobbin on the frame, a plurality of lenses being inside the bobbin; a coil wound on the bobbin, the bobbin moving to two directions based on a current applied to the coil; a magnet configured to interact the coil; and a yoke on the frame, the magnet being at an inner side of the yoke, wherein the bobbin moves to a first direction when a forward current is applied to the coil and to a second direction when a reverse current is applied to the coil. 1. A voice coil motor (VCM) comprising:a yoke comprising an upper plate and a lateral plate extending from the upper plate;a bobbin disposed in the yoke;a coil disposed on the bobbin;a magnet disposed between the coil and the lateral plate of the yoke; anda frame disposed below the bobbin,wherein the bobbin moves in a first direction when a forward current is applied to the coil and in a second direction when a reverse current is applied to the coil,wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction,wherein the frame comprises an upper surface facing a lower surface of the bobbin; andwherein the upper surface of the frame comprises a first area overlapped with a lower end of the bobbin in an optical axis direction and a protrusion upwardly more protruding than the first area and disposed outside the first area.2. The voice coil motor of claim 1 , wherein the lower end of the bobbin is disposed at a position lower than that of an upper surface of the protrusion of the frame when the bobbin is fixed to the frame.3. The voice coil motor of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion of the frame extends from an outer lateral surface of the frame.4. The voice coil motor of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the protrusion of the frame is overlapped with the lateral plate of the yoke in the optical axis direction.5. The voice coil motor of claim 1 , wherein the first direction ...

CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

An embodiment comprises: a lens barrel; a holder; a filter disposed in the holder; a circuit board having an aperture; a reinforcing member including a first region corresponding to the aperture and a second region in which the circuit board is disposed; and an image sensor disposed in the first region of the reinforcing member, wherein the first region of the reinforcing member includes a protruding part protruding farther than the second region of the reinforcing member, and the image sensor is disposed on the upper surface of the protruding part. 1. A camera module , comprising:a lens barrel;a holder;a filter disposed in the holder;a printed circuit board having therein an opening;a stiffener comprising a first region corresponding to the opening and a second region in which the printed circuit board is disposed; andan image sensor disposed in the first region of the stiffener,wherein the first region of the stiffener comprises a protruding portion protruding further than the second region of the stiffener, andwherein the image sensor is disposed on an upper surface of the protruding portion, and a height from a lower surface of the stiffener to an upper surface of the protruding portion is less than a height to an upper surface of the printed circuit board disposed on the stiffener.2. (canceled)3. The camera module according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion comprises a plurality of protrusions spaced apart from each other claim 1 , andwherein the camera module further comprises an adhesive member disposed in a space between upper surfaces of the plurality of protrusions and a lower surface of the image sensor and in a space between the plurality of protrusions.4. The camera module according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the image sensor is less than a thickness of the printed circuit board.5. The camera module according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first adhesive member disposed between the second region of the stiffener and a lower surface ...

IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present technology relates to an imaging device and an electronic device that enable highly accurate adjustment of a focus position and a camera shake correction position. The device includes: a lens that focuses subject light; an imaging element that photoelectrically converts the subject light from the lens; a circuit substrate including a circuit that externally outputs a signal from the imaging element; an actuator that drives the lens with a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) waveform in at least one of an X-axis direction, a Y-axis direction, or a Z-axis direction; and a detection unit that detects a magnetic field generated by a coil included in the actuator. The actuator drives the lens to move a focus, or drives the lens to reduce an influence of camera shake. The present technology can be applied to the imaging device. 1. An imaging device comprising:a lens that focuses subject light;an imaging element that photoelectrically converts the subject light from the lens;a circuit substrate including a circuit that externally outputs a signal from the imaging element;an actuator that drives the lens with a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) waveform in at least one of an X-axis direction, a Y-axis direction, or a Z-axis direction; anda detection unit that detects a magnetic field generated by a coil included in the actuator.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , whereinthe actuator drives the lens to move a focus, or drives the lens to reduce an influence of camera shake.3. The imaging device according to claim 2 , whereinthe Z-axis direction is a direction for moving the focus, and the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are directions for reducing the influence of the camera shake.4. The imaging device according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection unit detects induced electromotive force generated by the magnetic field.5. The imaging device according to claim 4 , whereinthe detection unit detects a position of the lens from the induced electromotive force.6. ...

Adjustable Optical Axis Control

A device for aligning the optical axis of a camera is disclosed. The optical alignment device comprises a bracket attaching the device to a frame, the frame incorporating a camera system therein, the camera system having an optical axis projecting substantially horizontally from the camera system, a housing comprising a first part fixed to a first side of the bracket; and a second part comprising a prism refracting the optical axis of the camera system based on a power of the prism and a rotation of the prism with respect to the optical axis and a hinge between the first part and the second part, the hinge rotating the second part with respect to the first part. 1. An optical axis alignment device comprising:a bracket attaching said device to a frame, said frame incorporating a camera system therein, said camera system having an optical axis projecting substantially horizontally from said camera system; a first part fixed to a first side of said bracket; and', 'a second part comprising a prism refracting said optical axis of said camera system based on a power of said prism and a rotation of said prism with respect to said optical axis; and', 'a hinge between said first part and said second part, said hinge rotating said second part with respect to said first part., 'a housing comprising2. The optical axis alignment device of claim 1 , wherein said first part and said second part include openings therein claim 1 , said openings aligned with said optical axis.3. The optical axis alignment device of claim 1 , wherein said bracket further comprises:an upper part attached to a second side of said bracket; anda lower part attached to said second side of said bracket, wherein said frame is captured between the upper part and the lower part.4. The optical axis alignment system of claim 3 , further comprising:a screw hole in at least one of said upper part and said lower part.5. The optical axis alignment system of claim 3 , wherein said upper part comprising a tab engaging ...

ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A zoom lens includes, in order from an object side to an image side, first to fifth lens units respectively having positive, negative, positive, positive, and negative refractive powers. The first lens unit does not move for zooming, and each of the distances between the lens units adjacent to each other is changed during zooming. Lateral magnifications β2w and β2t of the second lens unit at a wide angle end and a telephoto end, respectively, lateral magnifications β3w and β3t of the third lens unit at the wide angle end and the telephoto end, respectively, lateral magnifications β4w and β4t of the fourth lens unit at the wide angle end and the telephoto end, respectively, a focal length f of the fifth lens unit, and an amount of movement M of the fifth lens unit in zooming from the wide angle end to the telephoto end are appropriately set. 7. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , whereinthe third lens unit moves during zooming.8. The zoom lens according to claim 7 , whereinthe third lens unit is located closer to the object side at the wide angle end than at the telephoto end.10. The zoom lens according to claim 1 , whereinthe first lens unit includes a reflective member having a reflective surface that bends an optical path.12. The zoom lens according to claim 10 , whereinthe reflective member comprises a prism. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a zoom lens and an image pickup apparatus having the same, and is suitable for use in, for example, a video camera, a digital still camera, a surveillance camera, a silver-halide film camera, a broadcast camera, a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable device, or the like.Description of the Related ArtA recent image pickup optical system for use in an image pickup apparatus incorporated in a wearable device is desired to be a zoom lens which has a high zoom ratio, is small in overall size, and allows slimming down of the image pickup apparatus.In a conventionally known zoom lens as an image pickup optical ...

LENS DRIVING UNIT, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT

The present embodiment relates to a lens driving device comprising: a housing; a bobbin disposed inside the housing; a magnet disposed in the housing; a first coil which is disposed in the bobbin, and is opposite to the magnet; a base disposed on the lower side of the housing; a substrate portion comprising a body portion, which is disposed on the upper surface of the base, and a terminal portion extending toward the lower side of the body portion; a terminal portion accommodating portion which is formed on a side surface of the base and accommodates at least a part of the terminal portion; and an adhesive accommodating groove which is formed in the terminal portion accommodating portion and accommodates at least a part of an adhesive contacting the terminal portion and the terminal portion accommodating portion. 1. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a magnet disposed on the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin and facing the magnet;a base disposed under the housing;a substrate comprising a body portion disposed on an upper surface of the base and a terminal portion downwardly extending from the body portion;a second coil disposed on the body portion of the substrate and facing the magnet; andan adhesive fixing the terminal portion of the substrate to the base,wherein the base comprises two protrusions protruding from a lateral surface of the base, andwherein the terminal portion is disposed between the two protrusions.2. The lens driving device of claim 1 , comprising a cover member comprising an upper plate and a lateral plate extending from the upper plate claim 1 ,wherein the lateral plate of the cover member is disposed on the two protrusions, andwherein the lateral plate of the cover member is overlapped with the two protrusions in an optical axis direction.3. The lens driving device of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a terminal portion accommodating groove formed between the two protrusions claim 1 , ...

Electromagnetic driving module and lens device using the same

An electromagnetic driving module includes an upper housing, a lower housing, a circuit board, a base, a wiring assembly, and a magnetic element. The upper housing is connected to the lower housing. The circuit board is fixed on the upper housing. The base is disposed in a space defined by the upper housing and the lower housing. The wiring assembly is disposed on the base. The magnetic element corresponds to the wiring assembly and is disposed on the upper housing.

IMAGING DEVICE

An imaging device includes, an element installation plane configured to install light emitting elements in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis. The element installation plane includes a first installation position relatively long in distance from an optical axis of a lens unit and a second installation position relatively short in distance therefrom. At least one of the light emitting elements is installed at the second installation position. 1. An imaging device comprising:a lens unit configured to image an object;an imaging unit configured to convert light with which an image is formed by the lens unit into an image signal;an element installation plane configured to install light emitting elements for irradiating the object in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens unit;a first light emitting element installed in the element installation plane;a plurality of second light emitting elements installed in the element installation plane and having a narrower light distribution range than the first light emitting element;a power supply unit configured to supply power to the first light emitting element and the second light emitting elements; anda control unit configured to control power supply of the power supply unit,whereinthe control unit controls power supply to light either the first light emitting element or the second light emitting elements,the element installation plane includes a first installation position relatively long in distance from the optical axis of the lens unit and a second installation position relatively short in distance from the optical axis of the lens unit, andat least one of the second light emitting elements is installed at the first installation position.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the element installation plane has the first installation position at a symmetric position with respect to the optical axis of the lens unit claim 1 , andthe second light emitting elements are installed at the first ...

Optical device and driving control method of optical device

Provided is an optical device including an optics including at least two moving groups that are movable along an optical axis and share portions of driving regions; a plurality of actuators configured to move the at least two moving groups along the optical axis, respectively; and a control unit configured to control the positions of the at least two moving groups by operating the actuators, wherein the control unit moves the at least two moving groups independently, such that the position coordinates of the at least two moving groups in one integrated coordinates system do not coincide with each other.

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

An embodiment comprises: a housing; a bobbin for mounting a lens, the bobbin being accommodated inside the housing; a first coil disposed on an outer circumferential surface of the bobbin; a magnet disposed in the housing; and a second coil disposed in the housing, wherein the second coil comprises a third coil and a fourth coil, a first signal is applied to the first coil, a second signal is applied to the fourth coil, and an induction voltage is generated in the second coil by a mutual induction operation between the first coil and the second coil. 1. A lens moving apparatus comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a magnet disposed on the housing;an second coil disposed on the housing and comprising a first induction coil and a second induction coil; anda circuit board disposed under the first coil and electrically connected to the second coil,wherein the first coil is configured to receive a first signal through the circuit board,wherein the second coil is configured to receive a second signal through the circuit board,wherein the circuit board is configured to receive a first voltage from the first induction coil and a second voltage from the second induction coil.2. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first voltage is generated by mutual induction between the first coil and the first induction coil claim 1 , andthe second voltage comprises a third voltage generated based on mutual induction between the first coil and the second induction coil and a fourth voltage which is a voltage drop caused by the second signal.3. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second induction coils surrounds an outer circumferential surface of the housing so as to rotate about an optical axis in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction.4. The lens moving apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second induction coils surrounds an ...

IMAGING DEVICE, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An imaging device includes: an imaging device body including an imaging element that receives reflected light representing a subject as a subject image, and a body-side suppression unit that suppresses an influence of vibration, which is applied to a device, on the subject image on the basis of a detection result of a detection unit detecting the vibration; and a control unit performing control on the body-side suppression unit to suppress the influence with a limit that is a degree for limiting the suppression of the influence performed by the body-side suppression unit and is determined according to information about an interchangeable imaging lens mounted on the imaging device body. 1. An imaging device , comprising:an imaging device body including an imaging element that receives reflected light representing a subject as a subject image, and a body-side suppression unit that suppresses an influence of vibration, which is applied to a device, on the subject image on the basis of a detection result of a detection unit that detects the vibration; anda control unit that effects control on the body-side suppression unit so as to suppress the influence of vibration in accordance with a degree of limitation that is a degree for limiting the suppression of the influence performed by the body-side suppression unit and that is determined in accordance with information related to an interchangeable imaging lens mounted on the imaging device body, wherein:the influence is broadly classified as comprising a rotation influence that rotates the subject image about a center of the imaging lens and a non-rotation influence that is a different influence from the rotation influence,the body-side suppression unit is configured to selectively perform rotation influence-suppression processing for suppressing the rotation influence by rotating the imaging element about the center of the imaging lens on the basis of the detection result, and non-rotation influence-suppression ...

Optical element driving mechanism

An optical element driving mechanism has an optical axis and includes a fixed portion, a movable portion, a driving portion, and an elastic element. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving portion drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The elastic element connects the fixed portion and the movable portion.

LENS DRIVING APPARATUS AND CAMERA MODULE COMPRISING SAME

A lens driving apparatus and a camera module comprising same are provided. A lens driving apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a base including a hole; a first bobbin arranged in the base; a second bobbin arranged in the base and spaced apart from the first bobbin; a first coil arranged on the first bobbin; a second coil arranged on the second bobbin; a driving magnet fixed to the base and facing the first and second coils; a first flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) having one end electrically connected to the first coil and the other end passing through the hole in the base; and a second FPCB having one end electrically connected to the second coil and the other end passing through the hole in the base. 110-. (canceled)11. A lens driving device comprising:a base comprising a hole;a first bobbin disposed in the base;a second bobbin disposed in the base and spaced apart from the first bobbin;a first coil disposed on the first bobbin;a second coil disposed on the second bobbin;a driving magnet fixed to the base and facing the first coil and the second coil;a first flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) comprising one end electrically connected tip the first coil and the other end passing through the hole of the base; anda second flexible printed circuit board comprising one end electrically connected to the second coil and the other end passing through the hole of the base.12. The claim 11 , lens driving device of claim 11 , comprising a shaft connected to the base claim 11 ,wherein the first bobbin and the second bobbin are slid along the shaft13. The lens driving device of claim 11 , wherein the base is formed in a shape corresponding to a portion of the first and second bobbins claim 11 , and comprises a guide portion contacted with a portion of the first and second bobbins to guide a movement of the first and second bobbins.14. The lens driving device of claim 11 , wherein the hole of the base comprises a tapered surface that ...

Optical element driving mechanism

An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a first movable portion, a fixed portion, a first driving assembly, and a first guiding assembly. The first movable portion is used for connecting to a first optical element driving mechanism. The first optical element driving mechanism has a main axis that extends in a first direction. The first movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first driving assembly is used for driving the first movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The first guiding assembly is used for guiding the movement of the fixed portion relative to the fixed portion.

OPTICAL SYSTEM

An optical system is provided. The optical system includes an optical member driving mechanism and an image sensor. The optical member driving mechanism includes a movable portion, a fixed portion and a first driving assembly. The movable portion is configured to connect an optical member, and the optical member has an optical axis. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first driving assembly drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The image sensor is disposed to correspond to the optical member, and the optical axis passes through the image sensor. 1. An optical system , comprising: a movable portion connected to an optical member, wherein the optical member has an optical axis;', 'a fixed portion, wherein the movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion; and', 'a first driving assembly configured to drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion; and, 'an optical member driving mechanism, comprisingan image sensor disposed to correspond to the optical member, wherein the optical axis passes through the image sensor.2. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movable portion is rotatable relative to the fixed portion claim 1 , and the optical axis is not parallel to a direction in which the optical member driving mechanism and the image sensor are arranged.3. The optical system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the size of the image sensor is different from the size of the optical member.4. The optical system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the size of the image sensor is greater than the size of the optical member.5. The optical system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a second driving assembly configured to drive the image sensor to move relative to the movable portion.6. The optical system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the size of the image sensor is not greater than the size of the optical member.7. The optical system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein when ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING ZOOM OPERATIONS

Methods and apparatus for performing a zoom operation are described using multiple optical chains in a camera device. At least one optical chain in the camera device includes a moveable light redirection device, said light redirection device being one of a substantially plane mirror or a prism. The moveable light redirection device is moved to a position in accordance with a zoom setting, and a portion of a scene area of interest in captured. Different discrete zoom setting values correspond to different positions of the moveable light redirection device resulting in different capture areas. In some embodiments, multiple optical chains with moveable light redirection devices are used to capture different portions of a scene of interest. A composite image is generated from a plurality of captured images corresponding to different optical chains. A higher zoom setting corresponds to more overlap between captured images of different optical chains. 1moving a first light redirection device, said first light redirection device being one or a substantially plane mirror or a prism, of a first optical chain of a camera device to a first position in accordance with an indicated zoom setting; andcapturing a first image of a first portion of a scene area of interest using said first optical chain while said first light redirection device is at said first position.. A method of capturing at least one image, the method comprising; The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/327,524 filed Jul. 9, 2014 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/978,818 filed Apr. 11, 2014, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/981,849, filed Apr. 20, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/021,094 filed Jul. 4, 2014, each of the above listed applications is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present application relates to camera device methods and apparatus and more particularly to methods and ...

LENS HOLDER DRIVING DEVICE

An AF unit of a lens holder driving device includes a lens holder, a focusing coil, a permanent magnet having a plurality of permanent magnet pieces having first surfaces opposed to the focusing coil, a magnet holder holding the permanent magnet, and first and second leaf springs supporting the lens holder in a direction of an optical axis shiftably. An image stabilizer portion includes a fixed portion disposed near the second leaf spring, a supporting member swingably supporting the AF unit with respect to the fixed portion, an image stabilizer coil having a plurality of image stabilizer coil portions disposed so as to oppose to second surfaces of the plurality of permanent magnet pieces that are perpendicular to the first surfaces, and a plurality of Hall elements. Each Hall element is disposed at a position where the image stabilizer coil portion is separated into a plurality of coil parts. 1. A lens driving device comprising:an assembly that is formed by assembling a lens holder together with a permanent magnet disposed around said lens holder; andan image stabilizer portion configured to stabilize a blurred image by moving said assembly in first and second directions which are orthogonal to an optical axis of said lens holder and which are perpendicular to each other, wherein said permanent magnet comprises a plurality of permanent magnet pieces which are disposed around said lens holder so as to oppose each other in the first direction and the second direction, said plurality of permanent magnet pieces being magnetized in a radial direction, andwherein said image stabilizer portion comprises:a base disposed apart from said assembly in the direction of the optical axis,a supporting member swingably supporting said assembly in the first direction and the second direction with respect to said base,an image stabilizer coil comprising a plurality of image stabilizer coil portions mounted on said base, each of said image stabilizer coil portions having a coil plane ...

Lens driving device, and manufacturing method of lens driving device

A lens driving device includes a movable unit including a lens holding member capable of holding a lens member, a suspension wire supporting the movable unit movably in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction, and a base member disposed below the movable unit. The base member is formed of a synthetic resin material, and includes a through hole through which the suspension wire is inserted, and a plated metal portion formed of a metal film formed at least around the through hole and on an inner face of the through hole. A lower end of the suspension wire is soldered to the plated metal portion. A manufacturing method of the lens driving device includes applying solder paste to the through hole, and soldering the lower end of the suspension wire to the plated metal portion by irradiation of the solder paste by a laser beam.

Liquid crystal element, deflection element, liquid crystal module, and electronic device

A liquid crystal element includes: a first electrode to which a first voltage is applied; a second electrode to which a second voltage is applied; an insulating layer that is an electrical insulator; a highly resistive layer; a liquid crystal layer containing liquid crystal; a third electrode to which a third voltage is applied; a first boundary layer that is an electrical insulator; and a second boundary layer that faces the first boundary layer with the insulating layer therebetween. The insulating layer is located among the first electrode, the second electrode, and the highly resistive layer, and insulates the first electrode, the second electrode, and the highly resistive layer from one another. The highly resistive layer has an electric resistivity higher than each of electric resistivities of the first electrode and the second electrode, and lower than an electric resistivity of the insulating layer.

Thermal Management System for 3D Imaging Systems, Opto-mechanical Alignment Mechanism and Focusing Mechanism for 3D Imaging Systems, and Optical Tracker for 3D Imaging Systems

A multi-dimensional solution directed to a system and associated apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS) incorporating unique facets to adjust relative orientation and nominal focus between the primary components of the 3DIS that relies on rectification algorithms to construct 3-dimensional point clouds. The device includes a camera, camera lens assembly, projector, an auxiliary fine adjustment device for the projector, focus mount plate, mirror mount, and mirror. 1. An apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS) adapted for relative orientation adjustment and nominal focus between a plurality of primary components of the 3DIS that relies on rectification algorithms to construct 3-dimensional point clouds, the apparatus comprising: a camera, a camera lens assembly, a projector, an auxiliary fine adjustment device for the projector, a focus mount plate, a mirror mount, and a mirror. This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/367,641 filed 27 Jul. 2016 by the applicant and named inventors hereof, the complete disclosure of which—including examples and sketches—is incorporated herein by reference, to the extent the disclosure of the co-pending U.S. provisional application provides support and edification of this technical disclosure.In general, the invention relates to 3D imaging systems (“3DIS”) for which:(I) monitoring is done to reduce thermal load of the system, lowering chance of degradation while optimizing performance;(II) adjustment of relative orientation and focus can be problematic; and(III) optical motion tracking (optitrack.com) might be useful.Throughout this technical disclosure, three-dimensional may be referred to, interchangeably, as “3-dimensional” “3-D” or simply as “3D”.As shown and described throughout, the multi-dimensional invention is directed to unique and flexible solutions for use in(I) thermal management of,(II) opto-mechanical alignment and focusing of, and(III) ...

LENS ASSEMBLY, CAMERA MODULE, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

The present embodiment relates to a lens assembly comprising: a holder; a lens module disposed at an inner side of the holder; an optical module disposed at an upper side of the lens module; and an conductive substrate electrically connected to the optical module, wherein the conductive substrate includes: a body part disposed at an upper side of the holder; and an extension part extended from one end of the body part, and including a terminal part, the holder includes a second lateral surface formed by being recessed inwards from a portion of a first lateral surface, and at least a portion of the extension part is disposed at the second lateral surface. 1. A lens assembly comprising:a holder;a lens module disposed in the holder;an optical module disposed over the lens module; anda substrate electrically connected to the optical module,wherein the substrate comprises a body part disposed over the holder, and an extension part extending from one end of the body part and comprising a terminal part,wherein the holder comprises a groove formed on an outer lateral surface of the holder,wherein at least a portion of the extension part is disposed on the groove of the holder, andwherein the extension part is integrally formed with the body part.2. The lens assembly of claim 1 , wherein the groove of the holder comprises a second lateral surface recessed from the outer lateral surface of the holder claim 1 ,wherein the second lateral surface extends from an upper end of the holder to a lower end of the holder in a shape corresponding to that of the extension part, andwherein the extension part extends along the second lateral surface.3. The lens assembly of claim 2 , wherein the terminal part is formed at a lower end of the extension part claim 2 , andwherein a lower end of the terminal part is disposed at a position lower than that of a lower end of the holder.4. The lens assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a cover member disposed over the holder,wherein the body part ...

LENS DRIVING DEVICE, AND CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

An embodiment comprises: a housing supporting a magnet; a bobbin having a first coil disposed on the outer peripheral surface thereof and moved by an interaction between the magnet and the first coil; an upper elastic member and a lower elastic member coupled to the bobbin and the housing; and a sensing coil disposed at the housing to be spaced apart from the magnet and generating an induced voltage by an interaction with the first coil, wherein the sensing coil is wound around a side part of the housing so as to rotate in a clockwise direction or in an counterclockwise direction with reference to an optical axis. 1. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a magnet disposed on the housing;an upper elastic member and a lower elastic member coupled to the bobbin and the housing; anda sensing coil disposed on the housing so as to be spaced apart from the magnet and generating induced voltage by interaction with the first coil,wherein the sensing coil is disposed on a side portion of the housing so as to be rotated about an optical axis.2. The lens driving device according to claim 1 , wherein:the housing comprises a plurality of side portions; andthe sensing coil is disposed on outer surfaces of the side portions of the housing.3. The lens driving device according to claim 2 , wherein:a receiving groove is formed on the outer surfaces of the side portions of the housing; andthe sensing coil is wound on the receiving groove.4. The lens driving device according to claim 3 , wherein the housing comprises:a first stepped part protruding from the outer surface of one of the side parts-portions so as to guide a starting part of the sensing coil; anda second stepped part protruding from the outer surface of another of the side parts-portions so as to guide an ending part of the sensing coil.5. The lens driving device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing coil is disposed below the upper elastic ...

LENS DRIVING DEVICE AND CAMERA MODULE COMPRISING SAME

A lens driving device according to an embodiment comprises: a bobbin wherein at least one lens is installed inside thereof and a first coil is installed on the outer circumferential surface thereof; a first magnet arranged around the bobbin so as to be opposite to the first coil; a housing for supporting the first magnet; upper and lower elastic members coupled with the bobbin and the housing; a first sensor for sensing displacement of the bobbin in the first direction; a second magnet arranged so as to be opposite to the first sensor; a base arranged to be spaced apart from the housing by a certain distance; a second coil arranged so as to be opposite to the first magnet; a circuit board whereon the second coil is installed; a plurality of support members for supporting the housing so as to be movable in the second and third directions which are orthogonal to the first direction with respect to the base and for connecting at least one of the upper and lower elastic members to the circuit board; and a second sensor for sensing displacement of the housing in the second or third direction with respect to the base. 1. A lens driving apparatus , comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin;a first magnet disposed on the housing and facing the first coil;a circuit board comprising a second coil disposed below the first magnet and facing the first magnet;an upper elastic member disposed on an upper portion of the housing and an upper portion of the bobbin;a first sensor detecting displacement of the bobbin;a second magnet disposed to face the first sensor;a second sensor detecting displacement of the housing;a base disposed below the housing; anda plurality of support members connecting the upper elastic member and the circuit board,wherein the upper elastic member comprises six upper elastic members,wherein the first sensor is electrically connected to four of the six upper elastic members,wherein the first coil is ...

VIBRATION DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE

A vibration device includes a vibration body including a light-transmitting portion including first and second main surfaces opposing each other and a vibration portion that is continuous with the light-transmitting portion and vibrates with a main vibration together with the light-transmitting portion, and a piezoelectric vibrator fixed to the vibration portion. Localized vibration portions which generate a localized vibration different from the main vibration are provided at a position not overlapping with a center or approximate center of the light-transmitting portion. 1. A vibration device comprising:a vibration body including a light-transmitting portion including first and second main surfaces opposing each other and a vibration portion that is continuous with the light-transmitting portion and vibrates with a main vibration together with the light-transmitting portion; anda piezoelectric vibrator fixed to the vibration portion; whereina plurality of localized vibration portions that generate a localized vibration different from the main vibration, are provided at a position not overlapping with a center or approximate center of the light-transmitting portion.2. The vibration device according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric vibrator is fixed to the vibration portion of the vibration body such that the main vibration and the localized vibration are excited.3. The vibration device according to claim 1 , wherein the localized vibration portion is provided in the light-transmitting portion and is different in at least one of a Young's modulus claim 1 , a density claim 1 , and a Poisson's ratio from a remaining portion of the light-transmitting portion.4. The vibration device according to claim 1 , wherein the localized vibration portion is provided in the light-transmitting portion and is a thin portion having a thickness smaller than a thickness of a remaining portion of the light-transmitting portion.5. The vibration device according to claim 4 , wherein ...

LENS DRIVING DEVICE AND CAMERA MODULE

The present embodiment relates to a lens driving device comprising: a housing; a bobbin disposed in the housing; a magnet and a dummy member, arranged at the housing; a first coil disposed on the bobbin; and a substrate comprising a second coil facing the magnet, wherein the housing comprises a first and a second side part facing each other and a third and a fourth side part facing each other, the magnet comprises a first magnet unit disposed at the first side part, a second magnet unit disposed at the third side part, and a third magnet unit disposed at the fourth side part, and the dummy member is disposed at the second side part. 110-. (canceled)11. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a magnet disposed on the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin; anda substrate comprising a second coil facing the magnet,wherein the housing comprises a first and a second side part facing each other, and a third and a fourth side part facing each other,wherein the magnet comprises a first magnet unit disposed on the first side part, a second magnet unit disposed on the third side part, and a third magnet unit disposed on the fourth side part,wherein the first coil comprises a first coil unit facing the second magnet unit, and a second coil unit facing the third magnet unit, andwherein the first coil is not disposed between the bobbin and the first magnet unit.12. A lens driving device comprising:a housing;a bobbin disposed in the housing;a magnet and a dummy member, disposed on the housing;a first coil disposed on the bobbin; anda substrate comprising a second coil facing the magnet,wherein the housing comprises a first and a second side part facing each other, and a third and a fourth side part facing each other,wherein the magnet comprises a first magnet unit disposed on the first side part, a second magnet unit disposed on the third side part, and a third magnet unit disposed on the fourth side part, andwherein the dummy member is ...

OPTICAL MODULE

An optical module is provided, including a movable portion, a fixed portion and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used to hold an optical element having an optical axis. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion. The driving assembly disposed in the fixed portion to drive the movable portion to move along the optical axis relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are aligned along the optical axis. The size of the first magnetic element and the size of the second magnetic element along the optical axis are different. 1. An optical module , comprising:a movable portion to hold an optical element having an optical axis;a fixed portion, wherein the movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion; anda driving assembly disposed in the fixed portion to drive the movable portion to move along the optical axis relative to the fixed portion, wherein the driving assembly comprises a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are aligned along the optical axis, and the size of the first magnetic element and the size of the second magnetic element along the optical axis are different.2. The optical module claimed in claim 1 , wherein a magnetic pole direction of the first magnetic element and a magnetic pole direction of the second magnetic element are perpendicular to the optical axis.3. The optical module claimed in claim 2 , wherein the size of the first magnetic element is smaller than the size of the second magnetic element along the optical axis.4. The optical module claimed in claim 3 , wherein the movable portion comprises a holder claim 3 , the driving assembly further comprises a driving coil claim 3 , the optical module has a light incident side and a light exit side claim 3 , a center of the holder is closer to the light ...

OPTICAL MEMBER DRIVING MECHANISM

An optical member driving mechanism for driving an optical member having an optical axis is provided, including a fixed portion, a movable portion, a driving assembly, and a circuit board. The fixed portion includes a case and a frame, and a gap is formed therebetween. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion, and configured to hold the optical member. The driving assembly can drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The circuit board is disposed in the gap, and has a plate portion and a protruding portion. The protruding portion is disposed between the plate portion and the fixed portion, so as to tightly dispose the circuit board in the gap. 1. An optical member driving mechanism for driving an optical member having an optical axis , comprising:a fixed portion, comprising a case and a frame, wherein the frame is disposed in the case, and a gap is formed between the case and the frame;a movable portion, movably connected to the fixed portion and configured to hold the optical member;a driving module, driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion; anda circuit board, disposed in the gap and comprising a plate portion and a protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion is situated between the plate portion and the fixed portion, so as to tightly dispose the circuit board in the gap.2. The optical member driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plate portion has a first surface and a second surface claim 1 , the first surface faces the frame claim 1 , and the second surface faces the case.3. The optical member driving mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the protruding portion is situated between the frame and the first surface.4. The optical member driving mechanism as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the protruding portion contacts the frame claim 3 , and the second surface contacts the case.5. The optical member driving mechanism as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the fixed portion ...

DRIVING MECHANISM

A driving mechanism is provided and includes a holder, a frame, a resilient element and a first driving assembly. The holder includes a first holder surface for holding an optical element having an optical axis. The frame is movably connected to the holder and includes a first frame surface. The holder is movably connected to the frame through the first resilient element. The first driving assembly is adjacent to the holder and is used for driving the holder to move relative to the frame, wherein both the first holder surface and the first frame surface face the first resilient element and do not contact the first resilient element, and the shortest distance between the first holder surface and the first resilient element is different than the shortest distance between the first frame surface and the first resilient element. 1. A driving mechanism , comprising:a holder comprising a first holder surface, wherein the holder is used for holding an optical element having an optical axis;a frame movably connected to the holder and comprising a first frame surface;a first resilient element, wherein the holder is movably connected to the frame through the first resilient element; anda first driving assembly adjacent to the holder for driving the holder to move relative to the frame, wherein both the first holder surface and the first frame surface face the first resilient element and do not contact the first resilient element, and a shortest distance between the first holder surface and the first resilient element is different than the shortest distance between the first frame surface and the first resilient element.2. The driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shortest distance between the first holder surface and the first resilient element is greater than the shortest distance between the first frame surface and the first resilient element.3. The driving mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first resilient element partially overlaps the first ...

PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT DRIVING MECHANISM

A photosensitive element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a first movable assembly, a photosensitive element and a first driving assembly. The fixed assembly has a base plate. The first movable assembly includes a circuit member movable relative to the fixed assembly, and the circuit member includes a circuit member body and a movable cantilever. The photosensitive element is configured to receive light traveling along an optical axis. The photosensitive element is disposed on the circuit member body and is electrically connected to the circuit member. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. There is a gap between the first movable assembly and the fixed assembly, and only the photosensitive element is disposed on the circuit member body. 1. An optical component driving mechanism , comprising:a fixed assembly, having a base plate; a circuit member body; and', 'a movable cantilever;, 'a circuit member, movable relative to the fixed assembly, and the circuit member including, 'a first movable assembly, includinga photosensitive element, configured to receive light traveling along an optical axis, wherein the photosensitive element is disposed on the circuit member body and is electrically connected to the circuit member; anda first driving assembly, configured to drive the first movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly;wherein there is a gap formed between the first movable assembly and the fixed assembly, and only the photosensitive element is disposed on the circuit member body.2. The photosensitive element driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movable cantilever has a first segment extending in a direction different from the optical axis claim 1 , the first segment is electrically connected to the photosensitive element and the fixed assembly claim 1 , and the first movable assembly moves relative to the fixed assembly through the ...

OPTICAL COMPONENT DRIVING MECHANISM

An optical component driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a circuit assembly. The movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly, the movable assembly is configured to hold an optical component, and the optical component defines an optical axis. The driving assembly is for driving the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The circuit assembly is disposed on a first side and a second side of the optical component driving mechanism, and the first side is not parallel to the second side. 1. An optical component driving mechanism , comprising:a fixed assembly;a movable assembly, movable relative to the fixed assembly, wherein the movable assembly is configured to hold an optical component, and the optical component has an optical axis;a driving assembly, for driving the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly; anda circuit assembly, disposed on a first side and a second side of the optical component driving mechanism, wherein the first side is not parallel to the second side.2. The optical component driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit assembly extends along the optical axis.3. The optical component driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a length of the circuit assembly is greater than 40% of an outer circumference length of the optical component driving mechanism.4. The optical component driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit assembly has a straight portion and a bent portion claim 1 , and a thickness of the bent portion is less than a thickness of the straight portion.5. The optical component driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixed assembly includes a base claim 1 , and when viewed in a direction of the optical axis claim 1 , the circuit assembly partially overlaps the base.6. The optical component driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit assembly includes ...

DRIVING SYSTEM

A driving system for moving several optical elements is provided, including a first module, a second module and a third module. The first, second and third modules respectively have a first, second and third terminal electrically connected an external circuit. The first terminal is on a first side of the first module, the second terminal is on a second side of the second module, and the third terminal is on a third side of the third module. Specifically, the first, second, and third terminals are located on the same side of the driving system. 1. A driving mechanism for driving a plurality of optical elements to move , comprising:a first module, having a first terminal electrically connected to an external circuit, wherein the first terminal is located on a first side of the first module;a second module, having a second terminal electrically connected to the external circuit, wherein the second terminal is located on a second side of the second module; anda third module, having a third terminal electrically connected to the external circuit, wherein the third terminal is located on a third side of the third module;wherein the first, second and third modules are arranged side by side for holding the optical elements, and at least two of the first, second and third terminals are located on the same side of the driving system.2. The driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second and third modules are arranged along a first direction claim 1 , and the first claim 1 , second and third terminals are located on the same side of the driving system.3. The driving mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first module further has an L-shaped first circuit board claim 2 , extending from the first side to a fourth side of the first module claim 2 , and the third module has an L-shaped third circuit board extending from the third side to a fifth side of the third module.4. The driving mechanism as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the fourth and ...

OPTICAL ELEMENT DRIVING SYSTEM AND MECHANISM THEREOF

An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part, a metallic member and a driving assembly. The fixed part includes a base. The movable part is movably connected to the fixed part, and carries an optical element, the optical element has an optical axis. The metallic member is disposed on the base, and includes an inner electrical connection part and an outer electrical connection part, the inner electrical connection part and the outer electrical connection part are connected to each other. The driving assembly includes at least one driving magnetic element and drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. 1. An optical element driving mechanism , comprising:a fixed part, comprising a base;a movable part, movably connected to the fixed part, carrying an optical element having an optical axis;a metallic member, disposed on the base, comprising an inner electrical connection part and an outer electrical connection part, wherein the inner electrical connection part and the outer electrical connection part are connected to each other; anda driving assembly, comprising at least one driving magnetic element, driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part.2. The optical element driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the driving assembly comprises at least two driving magnetic elements disposed on two opposite sides of the base.3. The optical element driving mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein when observed in a direction of the optical axis claim 2 , the outer electrical connection part partially overlaps one of the at least two driving magnetic elements.4. The optical element driving mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner electrical connection part is disposed on a first side of the base claim 1 , and the outer electrical connection part is disposed on a second side of the base.5. The optical element driving mechanism as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the first side is not ...