Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and a computer program are provided. An apparatus comprises: one or more optical elements, a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator may be configured to drive the one or more optical elements from a rest position across a first displacement, and configured to drive the one or more optical elements from the rest position across a second displacement. The second actuator may be configured to assist the first actuator in controlling movement of the one or more optical elements across a portion, and not all, of the first displacement, and configured to assist the first actuator in controlling movement of the one or more optical elements in the second direction across a portion, and not all, of the second displacement. The first and second actuators may be biased such that, when no electrical power is supplied to the first and second actuators, they bring the one or more optical elements to a rest position from which the one or more optical elements are driven.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a first optical member configured to receive light from a flash unit, in a first direction, to refract the received light, and to output the refracted light in a second direction, different to the first direction; and a first actuator configured to move the first optical member between a first position in which light from the flash unit is not substantially refracted, and a second position in which light from the flash unit is refracted by the first optical member in the second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a first optical member configured to receive light from a flash unit, in a first direction, to refract the received light, and to output the refracted light in a second direction, different to the first direction; and a first actuator configured to move the first optical member between a first position in which light from the flash unit is not substantially refracted, and a second position in which light from the flash unit is refracted by the first optical member in the second direction.

Abstract: A method including encapsulating, at least partially, a transparent substrate supporting a sensor, in a casing. The casing includes interconnects to the sensor.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and a computer program are provided. An apparatus comprises: one or more optical elements, a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator may be configured to drive the one or more optical elements from a rest position across a first displacement, and configured to drive the one or more optical elements from the rest position across a second displacement. The second actuator may be configured to assist the first actuator in controlling movement of the one or more optical elements across a portion, and not all, of the first displacement, and configured to assist the first actuator in controlling movement of the one or more optical elements in the second direction across a portion, and not all, of the second displacement. The first and second actuators may be biased such that, when no electrical power is supplied to the first and second actuators, they bring the one or more optical elements to a rest position from which the one or more optical elements are driven.

Abstract: An apparatus including an image sensor; a lens for focusing an optical image onto the image sensor; a driver configured to move the lens at least in a first direction, wherein the lens includes a central region and first and second outer regions on either side of the central region in the first direction, wherein the first and second outer regions optically distort more than the central region.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board comprising a coil and being coupled to an image sensor. The coil, using the magnetic circuitry, is designed to tilt the printed wiring board and automatic focus optomechanics, the automatic focus optomechanics being attached to the printed wiring board over a gimbal pivot system to operate an optical imaging stabilizing system. A second coil is designed to interact with the magnetic circuitry to move the lens barrel at least one of closer and farther from the image sensor to perform an automatic focus. An apparatus comprises a lens barrel comprising at least four coils. The at least four coils each configured to interact with respective magnet circuitry. The at least four coils and respective magnetic circuitry capable designed to tilt the lens barrel in such a manner as to correct an imbalance.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, comprising a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board comprising a coil and being coupled to an image sensor. Further, the coil, using the magnetic circuitry, is designed to tilt the printed wiring board and automatic focus optomechanics, the automatic focus optomechanics being attached to the printed wiring board over at least one of: a pivot point and a tilting axis to operate an optical imaging stabilizing system. Moreover, a second coil is designed to interact with the magnetic circuitry to move the lens barrel at least one of closer and farther from the image sensor to perform an automatic focus.

Abstract: A physical interface that is electronically configurable to transfer information according to any protocol of a pre-defined set of at least two protocols is disclosed. Moreover, electronic configuration of such a physical interface to transfer information according to any protocol of a pre-defined set of at least two protocols is disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board comprising a coil and being coupled to an image sensor. The coil, using the magnetic circuitry, is designed to tilt the printed wiring board and automatic focus optomechanics, the automatic focus optomechanics being attached to the printed wiring board over a gimbal pivot system to operate an optical imaging stabilizing system. A second coil is designed to interact with the magnetic circuitry to move the lens barrel at least one of closer and farther from the image sensor to perform an automatic focus. An apparatus comprises a lens barrel comprising at least four coils. The at least four coils each configured to interact with respective magnet circuitry. The at least four coils and respective magnetic circuitry capable designed to tilt the lens barrel in such a manner as to correct an imbalance.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, comprising a printed wiring board. The printed wiring board comprising a coil and being coupled to an image sensor. Further, the coil, using the magnetic circuitry, is designed to tilt the printed wiring board and automatic focus optomechanics, the automatic focus optomechanics being attached to the printed wiring board over at least one of: a pivot point and a tilting axis to operate an optical imaging stabilizing system. Moreover, a second coil is designed to interact with the magnetic circuitry to move the lens barrel at least one of closer and farther from the image sensor to perform an automatic focus.

Abstract: A physical interface that is electronically configurable to transfer information according to any protocol of a pre-defined set of at least two protocols is disclosed. Moreover, electronic configuration of such a physical interface to transfer information according to any protocol of a pre-defined set of at least two protocols is disclosed.