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

Abstract: A watch having a camera is disclosed. The watch can include a housing having a front side, a back side, and an attachment interface configured to couple to a watch band. A camera can be mounted to the housing and configured to capture a picture of a scene through the back side of the housing. A display can be visible through the front side of the housing and configured to display the picture.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus that suppresses looseness of an accessory fastened to a fastening portion of an apparatus body. An image pickup apparatus includes an accessory that includes a pair of fastening members, and an apparatus body including two fastening portions to which the accessory is removably fastened using the pair of fastening members. The accessory is provided with a second fitting portion which is fitted to one of first fitting portions formed around the fastening portions, by protrusion-recess fitting, in a state in which the accessory is fastened to the fastening portions of the apparatus body using the fastening members. One of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion is formed by two fitting portions provided in association with the fastening members, and the other is formed by at least one fitting portion.

Abstract: Folded cameras and dual folded-upright cameras that reduce a mobile electronic device and specifically a smartphone bump footprint and height. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section of the folded camera. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section and a lens subsection of the folded camera.

Abstract: A camera includes: (a) a printed circuit board supporting a first circuit component; (b) a second printed circuit board; (c) a PCB holder for holding the printed circuit boards spaced apart from each other and pivotable relative to each other; and (d) a housing for enclosing the printed circuit boards and the PCB holder, the PCB holder being dimensioned for fastening to the housing such that the printed circuit boards are not parallel to each other and the first circuit component is placed in thermal communication with the housing.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to scanning of objects. A device enabling scanning of objects includes an imaging unit to scan objects and a supporting unit to support the imaging unit on an electronic device. The supporting unit includes a supporting leg that forms a rotatable joint with the imaging unit to enable the imaging unit to fold over the supporting leg. The supporting unit also includes a coupling unit to detachably couple the device to the electronic device.

Abstract: An elevator assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The second bracket is slidably disposed on the first bracket. The first connecting rod has a first pivot end and a first sliding end. The first pivot end is pivoted to the first bracket and provided with a first gear portion, and the first sliding end is slidably disposed on the first bracket and connected to the second bracket. The second connecting rod has a second pivot end and a second sliding end. The second pivot end is pivoted to the first bracket and provided with a second gear portion, the second sliding end is slidably disposed on the second bracket and connected to the second bracket, and the first gear portion and the second gear portion are engaged with each other.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lens apparatus, a camera system, and a lens driving method capable of achieving both a driving range and a resolution of a focus lens. A lens group having a large number of stopable positions due to a high driving resolution, a long driving range, and the like may be set as a first focus lens group. In this case, depending on communication restrictions (command bit length) between a camera body and the lens apparatus, the lens apparatus may not be driven at the desired position and resolution. Therefore, in the lens apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, a lens having a small number of stopable positions is driven as a first focus lens group through communication, and the second focus lens group is driven without being restricted by a communication command through calculation in the lens apparatus. Thereby, it is possible to achieve both the driving range and the resolution of the focus lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle camera. A vehicle camera according to one aspect comprises: a front case; a rear case having a space portion formed therein and coupled to the front case; a substrate module disposed in the space portion; and a terminal electrically connected to the substrate module and extending backward from the substrate module, wherein the rear case comprises a connector coupling portion and a bracket coupling portion which are formed on a rear surface thereof, wherein the connector coupling portion comprises a terminal hole for exposing the terminal to the outside, and the bracket coupling portion is disposed adjacent to the connector coupling portion and protrudes from the rear surface of the rear case so as to cover at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the connector coupling portion.

Abstract: A lens device includes a first lens system including a first lens, a second lens system including a second lens, a moving member configured to move in an optical axis direction of the first lens, and a physical structure configured to move the first lens in the optical axis direction and move the moving member in a direction opposite to a movement direction of a center of gravity of a physical system that includes the first lens.

Abstract: A variety of wearable mounts for a portable camera are disclosed. The variety of wearable mounts includes a ring mount, a necklace mount, a hat mount, and an eyewear mount.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a housing having an opening, a camera unit including a lens and an imaging device, disposed inside the housing, and configured to image an external object through the opening, a telecommunication member disposed inside the housing and configured to connect a control substrate controlling the camera unit to an imaging device substrate on which at least the imaging device of the camera unit is mounted, and a communication antenna at least partially disposed in a gap between an inner edge of the opening and the camera unit as viewed in an optical axis direction of the camera unit at a position substantially symmetrical to the telecommunication member across the lens.

Abstract: An optical system is provided, including a holder, a fixed module, a driving assembly, and a first resilient member. The holder is used for holding an optical element that defines an optical axis. The fixed module is movably connected to the holder and has a housing and a base connected to the housing. The base has a bottom surface parallel to the optical axis and a first pillar forming a first surface not parallel to the optical axis. The driving assembly drives the holder to move relative to the fixed module. The first resilient member is disposed on the first surface and movably connecting the holder with the fixed module.

Abstract: A rotational operation device that is capable of setting an operation mode corresponding to a user's intention even when rotation of a rotational operation member stops on the way during a rotational operation. A rotational operation member is rotatable around a rotation axis. A click force application mechanism applies click force to the rotational operation member according to its rotational operation. A detection unit detects rotation of the rotational operation member. A setting unit sets one operation mode from among a plurality of predetermined operation modes in response to a detection output of the detection unit. The setting unit switches the operation mode according to a rotational operation of the rotational operation member before a position where the click force applied to the rotational operation member by the click force application mechanism becomes zero in a case where the rotational operation member is rotated in a first direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a stand using two legs which are selectively elongated. Ideally, each leg has two spaced apart wheels allowing the stand to be readily moved. The legs are connected by a scissor member which allows the assembly to be collapsed for storage and easy movement. A receiver for a paper roll is attachable to the top of both legs. A roller, from which paper from the paper roll extends. The legs are manually extended either by hand or in concert using a winch assembly connected to both legs.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to optical devices and related methods that facilitate independent control of movement of lenses and image sensors in camera systems. In one example, an image sensor is movable independently of and relative to a lens, and the lens is movable independently of the image sensor. In one example, an optical device includes a lens, and an image sensor disposed below the lens. The image sensor is movable relative to the lens. The optical device includes a plurality of magnets disposed about the lens, a plurality of vertical coil structures coiled in one or more vertical planes, and one or more horizontal coil structures coiled in one or more horizontal planes. The plurality of vertical coil structures are configured to, when powered, move the image sensor relative to the lens. The one or more horizontal coil structures are configured to, when powered, move the lens.

Abstract: A coupler for coupling to a provided article of wear comprises a base plate and a buckle. The base plate may comprise a mount interface configured to couple with a provided body worn camera. The buckle may be configured to couple to the base plate over a provided article of wear to couple the base plate to the provided article of wear. The buckle may comprise a first part, a second part, a first joint, and a lock. The first part may be movably coupled to the second part. The lock may be configured to enable and prevent movement of the first part relative to the second part. In an unlocked state, the lock may enable movement of the first part relative to the second part. In a locked state, the lock may prevent movement of the first part relative to the second part.

Abstract: Actuators for rotating an optical-path-folding-element with two, first and second, degrees of freedom in an extended rotation range around two respective rotation axes, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including a folded camera as above together with an upright camera.

Abstract: Actuators for rotating an optical-path-folding-element with two, first and second, degrees of freedom in an extended rotation range around two respective rotation axes, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including a folded camera as above together with an upright camera.

Abstract: A camera device with the clamping module includes a clamping module and a camera module. The clamping module includes a supporting element having a base holder, a sliding element, and an elastic element received between the supporting element and the sliding element. One end of a bottom surface of the base holder extends downward to form a blocking block, the other end of the bottom surface of the base holder extends downward to form a first clamping board. The sliding element is mounted to a bottom of the supporting element. The sliding element is located between the blocking block and the first clamping board. One end of the sliding element has a second clamping board facing to the first clamping board. The camera module is pivoted to a top of the supporting element by a rotation shaft.