Abstract: A photographing module includes a lens assembly, a reflection element, an image sensor, and lens element, reflection element and image sensor driving modules. An axial voice coil motor of the lens element driving module moves the lens assembly along a lens optical axis. A rotating connection part and a curved recess structure are disposed between a holder and a carrier movable relative to the holder. A lateral voice coil motor of the reflection element driving module drives the carrier carrying the reflection element to rotate around an axis passing through the rotating connection part. A plurality of rollable elements are located between and in contact with the fixed member and the movable plate. A lateral voice coil motor of the image sensor driving module drives the movable plate carrying the image sensor to move based on a dynamic axis orthogonal to the lens optical axis.

Abstract: A gimbal control method includes configuring, while a gimbal is in a power-on state, turning-off motor control parameters according to a mass of a camera device carried by the gimbal. The gimbal includes an electric motor. The turning-off motor control parameters are configured to control the electric motor when the gimbal is powered off or enters a sleep state. The method further includes, in response to the gimbal being powered off or entering the sleep state, controlling a torque of the electric motor to decrease gradually from a starting moment at which the gimbal is powered off or enters the sleep state according to the turning-off motor control parameters.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes a portable housing and at least one handle structure integrally formed with the portable housing. The inspection apparatus further includes a vision data system, a lighting system, a user interface system, a wireless communication system, and a controller. The vision data system includes one or more cameras provided on the first face of the portable housing. The vision data system is operable to capture component data. The lighting system is arranged with the vision data system at the first face. The lighting system includes diffused light emitting diode (LED) ring arranged around at least one of the one or more cameras. The manufacturing inspection apparatus is a stand-alone and all-in-one computing device. The manufacturing inspection apparatus processes and stores inspection data locally.

Abstract: A camera module includes a plastic carrier, an imaging lens assembly, a reflective element and a plurality of auto-focusing elements. The plastic carrier includes an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein an inner space is defined by the inner portion, and the outer portion includes at least one mounting structure. The imaging lens assembly is disposed in the inner space of the plastic carrier. The reflective element is for folding an image light by a reflective surface of the reflective element into the imaging lens assembly. The auto-focusing elements include at least two magnets and at least one wiring element, wherein the auto-focusing elements are for moving the plastic carrier along a second optical axis of the imaging lens assembly, and the magnets or the wiring element can be disposed on the mounting structure of the outer portion.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a camera module, at least part of which is disposed inside the housing. The camera module includes a fixed part including a camera housing fixedly disposed in the electronic device, a moving part including a lens and an image sensor, at least part of the moving part being received inside the camera housing such that the moving part moves relative to the fixed part, a drive member that moves the moving part and that includes a first drive member disposed on the camera housing and a second drive member that is disposed on the moving part and that electromagnetically interacts with the first drive member, and a support structure that supports a movement of the moving part and that includes a ball coupled to one of the moving part or the camera housing so as to be rotatable.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism has an optical axis and includes a fixed portion, a movable portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly moves in a first direction to move the movable portion in a second direction, wherein the first direction is different from the second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are a rotating assembly, a supporting stand, and a photographing device. The rotating assembly includes a head adjusting structure including a first button, a first toothed disc, a second toothed disc, and a first elastic member. The first toothed disc is fixedly connected with a first head connector. The first elastic member is configured to enable teeth on the second toothed disc to mesh with teeth on the first toothed disc. The first button is configured to overcome an elastic force of the first elastic member under the action of an external force, so that the teeth on the second toothed disc are disengaged from the teeth on the first toothed disc. The angle of the first head connector fixedly connected to the first toothed disc is adjusted by using the first button, the first toothed disc, the second toothed disc, and the first elastic member.

Abstract: Various implementations include a bimini mountable camera device. The device includes a camera and first and second shell portions. The first shell portion has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first shell portion defines a central opening extending along a central axis to the second end of the first shell portion. The second end of the first shell portion defines a first groove extending along a first groove axis that extends perpendicular to the central axis. The second shell portion has a first end and a second end. The first end of the second shell portion is couplable to the second end of the first shell portion. The first end of the second shell portion defines a second groove extending along a second groove axis that extends parallel to the first groove axis. The camera is at least partially disposed within the central opening.

Abstract: An optical driving device includes: a movable portion to which an optical element is attachable; a drive portion which movably holds the movable portion; and a fixing portion which holds the drive portion, in which each end portion of a first shaft provided in the drive portion and slidably holding the movable portion and each end portion of a second shaft provided separately from the drive portion and slidably supporting the movable portion are fixed to the fixing portion. A diameter of the first shaft is larger than a diameter of the second shaft and a distance between fixing positions of the fixing portion to which each end portion of the first shaft is fixed is smaller than a distance between fixing positions of the fixing portion to which each end portion of the second shaft is fixed.

Abstract: A device for processing images are provided. The device a support bar, a mounting housing mounted with a camera lens, and a connector configured to connect the support bar to the mounting housing. The mounting housing is integrally rotatable with the connector with respect to the support bar. The mounting housing may further be mounted with an ultrasonic probe and a lightening device. The ultrasonic probe is configured to monitor a predefined change, such as a change in an occupation state of a parking space, and the camera lens and the lightening device is controlled at least by the monitored change. When the ultrasonic probe monitors that a car is leaving or entering a parking space, the camera lens and the lightening may be switched on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera system, comprising: a camera operative to capture an image, said camera comprising a power input port for coupling to a power supply assembly; a housing for supporting said camera, said housing comprising an opening, wherein said opening is arranged to provide access to said power input port; a removable panel engageable to said housing to cover said opening by a security fastener to secure said removable panel to said housing in a cover configuration, said removable panel comprising a formation for engaging with at least one portion of said power supply assembly in said cover configuration to restrain movement of said power supply assembly to maintain a coupled arrangement of said power supply assembly and said power input port in said cover configuration.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a testing assembly for conducting reliability tests on liquid lenses includes a liquid lens, and a test frame arranged to receive the liquid lens. The liquid lens includes a lens body defining a cavity, a first liquid disposed within the cavity, and a second liquid disposed within the cavity that is substantially immiscible with the first liquid such that an interface between the first liquid and the second liquid forms a lens. The test frame includes a front wall, and a back wall oriented substantially parallel to the front wall. The liquid lens mounts to at least one of the front wall or the back wall and the test frame simulates a smart device incorporating a liquid lens.

Abstract: A camera apparatus includes a disk-shaped base portion having a hook portion and fixed to a fixed surface and, an apparatus main body mounting a camera portion and a connector, having a base hinge to be locked to the hook portion, and suspended from the base portion by locking the base hinge to the hook portion, an engagement mechanism engaging the apparatus main body and the base portion such that the apparatus main body and the base portion are not able to be separated from each other in a state that the apparatus main body is rotated in a direction approaching the base portion with the hook portion locking the base hinge as a fulcrum and the apparatus main body is parallel to the base portion, and a dome cover assembly watertightly covering the camera portion and the connector and attached to the apparatus main body.

Abstract: A case for use in association with an electronic device having a camera system with a flash that can serve as a flashlight, including: (a) a case body, wherein the case body is adapted to releasably retain the electronic device; and (b) a cover member, wherein the cover member is adapted to enable a person to use the flash of the camera system as a flashlight while simultaneously preserving his/her night vision.

Abstract: An intermediate accessory apparatus having an optical member and configured to be detachably attached between an interchangeable lens apparatus and an image pickup apparatus includes a storage storing characteristic information related to a combined optical characteristic of the interchangeable lens apparatus and the intermediate accessory apparatus associated with status information related to a status of the interchangeable lens apparatus, in association with first identification information for identifying the interchangeable lens apparatus.

Abstract: A tethered imaging camera encapsulated in a shell lens element of such camera enables viewing from inside and imaging of a biological organ in/from a variety of directions. A portion of camera's optical system together with light source(s) and optical detector mutually cooperated by housing structure inside the shell are moveable/re-orientable within the shell to vary a desired view of the object space without interruption of imaging process. A tether carries electrical but not optical signals to and from the camera and controllable traction cords to move the camera, and a hand-control unit and/or electronic circuitry configured to operate the camera and power its movements. Method(s) of using optical, optoelectronic, and optoelectromechanical sub-systems of the camera.

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes (i) a lens barrel accommodating a lens, (ii) a lens holder having a passageway and (iii) an imager printed circuit board attached to the lens holder with the imager facing the lens. The lens barrel at least partially passes through the passageway of the lens holder when attaching the lens barrel to the lens holder. The imager printed circuit board is attached to the lens holder with the imager facing the lens and optically aligned with the lens. A biasing element urges the lens barrel in a direction outward away from the imager printed circuit board. With the imager printed circuit board attached to the lens holder, the lens barrel is fine adjustable relative to the lens holder. A rear housing attached at the lens holder to encase the imager printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus which prevents occurrence of a malfunction even when multiple accessories are attached to the electronic apparatus directly or via an accessory connector. The electronic apparatus includes an attachment part to which an accessory connector is attachable or to which multiple accessories are attachable. On the accessory connector, multiple accessories are attachable. When multiple accessories have been attached to the attachment part or on the accessory connector attached to the attachment part, accessory information is obtained via the attachment part from each of the attached accessories. In a case where overlapping accessories with overlapping functions are found based on the accessory information, the overlapping function of at least one of the overlapping accessories is restricted.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus that is capable of reducing occurrence of malfunction when an accessory is attached without enlarging an accessory shoe device. The electronic apparatus includes an accessory shoe device and a controller. The accessory shoe device is electrically connectable with an accessory and has terminals that are arranged in a line in a first direction that intersects perpendicularly with an attaching direction of the accessory. The controller is electrically connected to the terminals. At least one of the terminals differs from the other terminals in a length of an externally exposed part in a second direction that intersects perpendicularly with both the attaching direction and the first direction.

Abstract: An accessory device capable of preventing setting information to be written from being destroyed is provided. The accessory device capable of being attached to or detached from an electronic apparatus, comprising an operation member, a lock mechanism configured to perform a locking operation to lock the accessory device and the electronic apparatus in response to an operation of the operation member, a movement restriction release mechanism configured to release a restriction on a movement of the operation member, and an operation restricting member configured to restrict an operation of the movement restriction release mechanism. The operation restricting member makes it more difficult to perform the operation of the movement restriction release mechanism when a power of the accessory device is in an on state than when the power of the accessory device is in an off state.