Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for a wafer lens module including the steps of providing a plastic material with high thermal resistance, wherein the high temperature plastic material can be used at a reflow temperature above 250° C.; and forming the high temperature plastic material into a wafer lens module integrally. The method can form an integrated wafer lens module and simplify the manufacturing procedures. Furthermore, a wafer lens unit formed by stacking another wafer lens module on the wafer lens module manufactured by the method can have improved optical image quality.

Abstract: A method for making lens modules includes the steps of: a) providing a wafer including an array of sensor chips; b) mounting a plurality of lens assemblies on the sensor chips, respectively, thereby defining a plurality of intersecting spacing grooves among the lens assemblies; c) forming substrate layer by filling in the spacing grooves with a resin material; and d) cutting the wafer and the substrate layer along intersecting cutting lines each extending along one of the spacing grooves and each intervening the lens assemblies, the substrate layer being divided into a plurality of barrels respectively surrounding the lens assemblies. A lens module made by the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The optical image stabilizer includes a substrate, a carrier movably disposed on the substrate for carrying an image sensor, an anchor fixed on the substrate, a conducting pad fixed on the anchor for coupling an image processing circuit, a flexible suspension disposed between the conducting pad and the carrier, a conducting line disposed on the flexible suspension coupled to the conducting pad and protruding over the carrier for coupling the image sensor, and a micro actuator disposed between the substrate and the carrier for adjusting the position of the carrier according to control signals from an actuator control circuit.

Abstract: A lens module includes a lens barrel, a lens, a sensing element, and an electromagnetic shield. The lens barrel defines a receiving space. The lens is mounted in the receiving space. The sensing element is covered by the lens barrel, is disposed below the lens, and is spaced apart from the lens. The sensing element includes a top face, a bottom face, a side face extending between the top and bottom faces, a plurality of first conductors mounted on the bottom face, at least one second conductor mounted on one of the top, bottom, and side faces, and a grounding element having one end connected to one of the first conductors and the other end connected to the second conductor. The electromagnetic shield is coupled to the lens barrel and includes a grounding portion electrically connected to the second conductor.

Abstract: A method for making a lens module includes the steps of: (a) providing a mold with a mold cavity; (b) mounting at least a sensing element and a lens within the mold cavity in such a manner that the sensing element and the lens are spaced apart from each other; and (c) forming a lens barrel by injecting a molding material into the mold cavity and by molding the molding material over the sensing element and the lens.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a base, a lens module, and an electrically conducting mechanism. The lens module includes a fixed lens set and a liquid lens disposed respectively in an adjusting seat with first and second through holes. The liquid lens has first and second electrode portions. The conducting mechanism includes first and second conducting members disposed respectively on outer and inner surfaces of a surrounding wall of the base, a third conducting member abutting against the first electrode portion and extending through the first through hole to contact the first conducting member, and a fourth conducting member abutting against the second electrode portion and extending through the second through hole to contact the second conducting member. When the adjusting seat is rotated relative to the base, the first and second electrode portions of the liquid lens are respectively and electrically connected to the first and second conducting members.

Abstract: A micro-optical image stabilizer is disclosed. The optical image stabilizer includes a substrate, a carrier movably disposed on the substrate for carrying an image sensor, an anchor fixed on the substrate, a conducting pad fixed on the anchor for coupling an image processing circuit, a flexible suspension disposed between the conducting pad and the carrier, a conducting line disposed on the flexible suspension coupled to the conducting pad and protruding over the carrier for coupling the image sensor, and a micro actuator disposed between the substrate and the carrier for adjusting the position of the carrier according to control signals from an actuator control circuit.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes a base, a lens module, and an electrically conducting mechanism. The lens module includes a fixed lens set and a liquid lens disposed respectively in an adjusting seat with first and second through holes. The liquid lens has first and second electrode portions. The conducting mechanism includes first and second conducting members disposed respectively on outer and inner surfaces of a surrounding wall of the base, a third conducting member abutting against the first electrode portion and extending through the first through hole to contact the first conducting member, and a fourth conducting member abutting against the second electrode portion and extending through the second through hole to contact the second conducting member. When the adjusting seat is rotated relative to the base, the first and second electrode portions of the liquid lens are respectively and electrically connected to the first and second conducting members.

Abstract: An optical device. A first yoke is connected to a support base. A second yoke is connected to the support base and opposes the first yoke. A lens module is movably disposed in the support base and between the first and second yokes. At least one magnetic member is comnected to the lens module and disposed between the first and second yokes. A coil is connected to the support base and disposed between the first and second yokes. The coil surrounds the magnetic member and lens module and is separated from the magnetic member. At least one elastic suspension rod is connected to the support base and lens module, supporting the lens module.