Abstract: An apparatus for driving an optical-reflector for optical image stabilization (OIS) with a multi-axial structure includes a support frame having a first groove rail formed therein, an optical-reflector disposed on the support frame to reflect light to a lens, a middle frame having a first guide rail corresponding to the first groove rail and a second groove rail formed therein, a base frame having a second guide rail formed corresponding to the second groove rail, a first ball disposed between the first groove rail and the first guide rail, a second ball disposed between the second groove rail and the second guide rail, a first driving unit configured to move the support frame in a first direction on the basis of the middle frame, and a second driving unit configured to move the middle frame in a second direction, different from the first direction, on the basis of the base frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving an optical-reflector for optical image stabilization (OIS) with a multi-axial structure includes a support frame having a first groove rail formed therein, an optical-reflector disposed on the support frame to reflect light to a lens, a middle frame having a first guide rail corresponding to the first groove rail and a second groove rail formed therein, a base frame having a second guide rail formed corresponding to the second groove rail, a first ball disposed between the first groove rail and the first guide rail, a second ball disposed between the second groove rail and the second guide rail, a first driving unit configured to move the support frame in a first direction on the basis of the middle frame, and a second driving unit configured to move the middle frame in a second direction, different from the first direction, on the basis of the base frame.

Abstract: Provided is a driving apparatus for a camera lens assembly, the driving apparatus including a lens assembly portion which includes a magnetic object and a support member, a driving base portion which includes a coil portion for generating a driving force to correspond to the magnetic object, and a position sensor portion positioned in the driving base portion eccentrically to a side from a center of the magnetic object.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a drive control apparatus of a camera module and a method of controlling camera module drive. The drive control apparatus of the camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a lens module movable along an optical axis; a first and a second stoppers defining maximum moving section of the lens module; and a controller for determining an available moving section by applying a first determined correction value to the maximum moving section so as to make the lens module to move between locations spaced from the first and second stoppers with a predetermined distance. According to the present invention, it is advantageously possible to reduce the electric current consumption when performing auto-focusing function.

Abstract: Provided is a driving apparatus for a camera lens assembly, the driving apparatus including a lens assembly portion which includes a magnetic object and a support member, a driving base portion which includes a coil portion for generating a driving force to correspond to the magnetic object, and a position sensor portion positioned in the driving base portion eccentrically to a side from a center of the magnetic object.

Abstract: A camera system is provided. The camera system includes a first housing, a lens module accommodated in an inner space of the first housing, a support panel engaged to a side surface of the first housing, a magnet which is mounted on the lens module and confronts the support panel, and a drive portion which is arranged on the support panel and linearly moves the lens module in a direction of an optical axis, wherein the drive portion comprises a hall sensor portion for detecting displacement of the lens module, a coil fixed on a circuit board of the drive portion, and a controller for controlling current applied to the coil according to output of the hall sensor portion, and wherein the controller and the hall sensor portion are integrated in one chip.

Abstract: A camera system is provided. The camera system includes a first housing, a lens module accommodated in an inner space of the first housing, a support panel engaged to a side surface of the first housing, a magnet which is mounted on the lens module and confronts the support panel, and a drive portion which is arranged on the support panel and linearly moves the lens module in a direction of an optical axis, wherein the drive portion comprises a hall sensor portion for detecting displacement of the lens module, a coil fixed on a circuit board of the drive portion, and a controller for controlling current applied to the coil according to output of the hall sensor portion, and wherein the controller and the hall sensor portion are integrated in one chip.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present invention a camera system comprising a lens module capable of linear movement in a direction of an optical axis; a drive portion generating for driving force to move said the lens module; a position sensor portion outputting a electrical signal to detect a position of the lens module; a image sensor portion outputting a electrical signal to capture image of a subject through the lens module; a control portion controlling the magnitude of driving force as the result that is judged by discriminating correct position to focus position of the lens module compared to real output and standard output of the position sensor corresponding to focus position of the subject to be detected as to output of the image sensor portion, wherein the control portion is composed of one chip.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a drive control apparatus of a camera module and a method of controlling camera module drive. The drive control apparatus of the camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a lens module movable along an optical axis; a first and a second stoppers defining maximum moving section of the lens module; and a controller for determining an available moving section by applying a first determined correction value to the maximum moving section so as to make the lens module to move between locations spaced from the first and second stoppers with a predetermined distance. According to the present invention, it is advantageously possible to reduce the electric current consumption when performing auto-focusing function.

Abstract: A camera lens module is provided, in which a lens housing has at least one lens, a main frame contains the lens housing along an optical axis, a support portion is engaged with the lens housing and with the main frame to be rotatable along the optical axis, a cover is engaged with the main frame, for keeping the lens housing contained in the main frame, and a control member is engaged with the cover, for moving the support portion along the optical axis.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present invention a camera system comprising a lens module capable of linear movement in a direction of an optical axis; a drive portion generating for driving force to move said the lens module; a position sensor portion outputting a electrical signal to detect a position of the lens module; a image sensor portion outputting a electrical signal to capture image of a subject through the lens module; a control portion controlling the magnitude of driving force as the result that is judged by discriminating correct position to focus position of the lens module compared to real output and standard output of the position sensor corresponding to focus position of the subject to be detected as to output of the image sensor portion, wherein the control portion is composed of one chip.

Abstract: A camera lens assembly providing focal length adjustment to permit mounting in a personal portable terminal. The camera lens assembly includes a lens assembly; a driving unit provided in one side of the lens assembly; and a guide section provided between the lens assembly and the driving unit, wherein the lens assembly moves forward and backward in a direction of an optical axis to the driving unit by guidance of the guide section. The guide section enhances an auto-focusing function and simplifies mounting of the camera lens assembly, rendering it possible to secure portability even when a camera is mounted to a miniaturized personal portable device such as a mobile communication terminal, a portable computer or the like.

Abstract: An optical image stabilizer for use in a camera lens assembly includes: a main frame including a main circuit board; a driving frame installed so as to move on the main frame in at least one direction; a camera device including a sub-circuit board, the camera device being mounted on the driving frame; and a circuit connection for electrically connecting the main circuit board to the sub-circuit board, wherein the circuit connection includes both of its ends coupled to the main circuit board and the sub-circuit board, respectively, and a plurality of lead wires constructed so as to be moved separately with respect to the main circuit board and the sub-circuit board.

Abstract: An optical image stabilizer for a camera lens assembly, which includes: a main frame; a drive frame moving on the main frame in at least one direction; a camera element mounted to the drive frame; a pair of driving permanent magnets installed at one of the main frame and the drive frame; and a pair of coils installed at the other of the main frame and the drive frame and opposite to the driving permanent magnets, wherein the camera element is moved in its entirety via motion of the drive frame by interactions of the electromagnetic forces generated when currents are applied to the coils.

Abstract: A camera lens module is provided, in which a lens housing has at least one lens, a main frame contains the lens housing along an optical axis, a support portion is engaged with the lens housing and with the main frame to be rotatable along the optical axis, a cover is engaged with the main frame, for keeping the lens housing contained in the main frame, and a control member is engaged with the cover, for moving the support portion along the optical axis.

Abstract: A camera lens assembly providing focal length adjustment to permit mounting in a personal portable terminal. The camera lens assembly includes a lens assembly; a driving unit provided in one side of the lens assembly; and a guide section provided between the lens assembly and the driving unit, wherein the lens assembly moves forward and backward in a direction of an optical axis to the driving unit by guidance of the guide section. The guide section enhances an auto-focusing function and simplifies mounting of the camera lens assembly, rendering it possible to secure portability even when a camera is mounted to a miniaturized personal portable device such as a mobile communication terminal, a portable computer or the like.

Abstract: A The stepping motor includes an annular permanent magnet, a nut inserted into the center of the permanent magnet, the nut having screw threads formed on the inner periphery thereof, and a shift screwed with the screw threads of the nut. The turning force applied to the nut is transmitted to the shift, and the shift performs rectilinear movement along the screw threads.

Abstract: An optical image stabilizer for use in a camera lens assembly includes: a main frame including a main circuit board; a driving frame installed so as to move on the main frame in at least one direction; a camera device including a sub-circuit board, the camera device being mounted on the driving frame; and a circuit connection for electrically connecting the main circuit board to the sub-circuit board, wherein the circuit connection includes both of its ends coupled to the main circuit board and the sub-circuit board, respectively, and a plurality of lead wires constructed so as to be moved separately with respect to the main circuit board and the sub-circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical image stabilizer for a camera lens assembly, which includes: a main frame; a drive frame moving on the main frame in at least one direction; a camera device mounted to the drive frame; a pair of driving permanent magnets installed at one of the main frame and the drive frame; and a pair of coils installed at the other of the main frame and the drive frame and opposite to the driving permanent magnets, wherein the drive frame is moved by interactions of the electromagnetic forces generated when currents are applied to the coils.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electromagnetic apparatus for automatically and selectively supplying and shutting off fluid. The electromagnetic apparatus includes a frame unit, a through unit, a coil unit, a rotor, a casing, a shaft and a casing. The frame unit is coaxially contained in the piping or a housing forming the flow path of a fluid. The through unit has one or more through holes to form one or more flow paths through the frame unit. The coil unit is placed in the frame unit to generate an electromagnetic force. The rotor is placed to face the frame unit to selectively open and close the flow paths through interaction with the electromagnetic force generated in the coil unit. The shaft supports the rotor, and a casing supports the frame unit and forms the appearance of the apparatus.