Abstract: A lens assembly for a camera module is disclosed that includes a lens barrel having a base portion at a distal end, the base portion positioned at an object-side of the lens assembly; a plurality of optical elements disposed in a stacked arrangement within the lens barrel along an optical axis; an objective lens having a first surface facing the object-side of the lens assembly and a second surface opposing the first surface; a heating assembly having an annular-shaped heating element disposed on the second surface of the objective lens, the heating element configured to produce heat when an electrical current is caused to flow through it; and a lens cap attached in mating engagement to the base portion of the lens barrel securing the objective lens therebetween.

Abstract: A camera module includes a front housing assembly having a lens and a lens holder, wherein the lens includes a plurality of optical elements, and wherein the lens holder includes a plurality of pins extending from a mating surface of the lens holder; an image sensor mounted to a substrate, wherein the substrate includes openings configured to receive the plurality of pins, and wherein the substrate is secured to the plurality of pins at a fixed position using solder, and wherein at the fixed position, the image sensor has optimal focus and alignment relative to the lens; and a back housing assembly attached to the front housing assembly via the mating surface of the lens holder.

Abstract: A lens assembly for a camera module is disclosed that includes a lens barrel having a base portion at a distal end, the base portion positioned at an object-side of the lens assembly; a plurality of optical elements disposed in a stacked arrangement within the lens barrel along an optical axis; an objective lens having a first surface facing the object-side of the lens assembly and a second surface opposing the first surface; a heating assembly having an annular-shaped heating element disposed on the second surface of the objective lens, the heating element configured to produce heat when an electrical current is caused to flow through it; and a lens cap attached in mating engagement to the base portion of the lens barrel securing the objective lens therebetween.