Patents by Inventor Tomi Lintulahti
Tomi Lintulahti has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11536929Abstract: Provided is a driver assembly for driving a moving component. The driver assembly includes: a motor; a transmission portion; and an execution portion; and a shape memory alloy wire connecting the moving component with the execution portion. The moving component is slidably connected to the transmission portion and spaced apart from the execution portion. The motor can drive the transmission portion to lead the execution portion to move along a first direction, in such a manner that the moving component is driven by the shape memory alloy wire to move along the first direction. The shape memory alloy wire is configured to drive the moving component to move along the first direction relative to the execution portion under an external electrical signal. When being applied in the camera module, the driver assembly can drive the movable lens assembly to move along an optical axis, facilitating the zooming and autofocus.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: AAC Optics Solutions Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20220365574Abstract: In an embodiment, device having display integrated infrared and light source is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device comprises a display, comprising: a visible light source; and an infrared source, the visible light source and the infrared source being integrated into a single radiation source component within the display, and the infrared source emitting an infrared radiation biometrically authenticating a user of the device. In another embodiment a display integrated infrared source is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Tuomo Mörsky, Tomi Lintulahti, Mikko Perälä
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Patent number: 11416041Abstract: In an embodiment, device having display integrated infrared and light source is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device comprises a display, comprising: a visible light source; and an infrared source, the visible light source and the infrared source being integrated into a single radiation source component within the display, and the infrared source emitting an infrared radiation biometrically authenticating a user of the device. In another embodiment a display integrated infrared source is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC.Inventors: Tuomo Mörsky, Tomi Lintulahti, Mikko Perälä
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Publication number: 20220011556Abstract: The present invention provides a zoom lens, at least including a first camera lens, a second camera lens, a first motor assembly, and a housing. The first camera lens and the second camera lens are installed in the housing. The first motor assembly is installed to the housing and connected to the first camera lens, so as to drive the first camera lens to move relative to the second camera lens to change a focal length. For the zoom lens provided by the present invention, the first camera lens is driven by the first motor assembly, which requires a lower cost, a simpler structure, and is easier to process, thereby better meeting the actual use requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20220011536Abstract: Provided is a driver assembly for driving a moving component. The driver assembly includes: a motor; a transmission portion; and an execution portion; and a shape memory alloy wire connecting the moving component with the execution portion. The moving component is slidably connected to the transmission portion and spaced apart from the execution portion. The motor can drive the transmission portion to lead the execution portion to move along a first direction, in such a manner that the moving component is driven by the shape memory alloy wire to move along the first direction. The shape memory alloy wire is configured to drive the moving component to move along the first direction relative to the execution portion under an external electrical signal. When being applied in the camera module, the driver assembly can drive the movable lens assembly to move along an optical axis, facilitating the zooming and autofocus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20220011533Abstract: A zoom lens group is provided and includes a cover, a first magnetic device and at least two lenses. The cover includes an installation cavity, and the first magnetic device is connected to the cover. Each of the at least two lenses is movably arranged in the installation cavity and provided with a second magnetic device. The first magnetic device is configured to attract the second magnetic device to calibrate each of the at least two lenses, in such a manner that axes of the at least two lenses coincide with each other. The zoom lens group can calibrate the camera lenses, thereby increasing precision of the zoom lens group and improving the imaging effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20210405509Abstract: Provided is a camera module, including: a lens group including a lens barrel and a camera lens; and a driver assembly configured to drive the camera lens to move and including a magnetic portion. The camera lens includes a magnetic matching portion. The magnetic portion and the magnetic matching portion are respectively located at two ends of a side wall of the lens barrel in a thickness direction, and are connectable to each other through magnetic attraction, in such a manner that the camera lens is driven by the driver assembly to move along the optical axis of the camera lens. In this way, the side wall of the lens barrel is free of a through hole, so that light is prevented from entering the lens barrel via the through hole, thereby prolonging the lifetime of the camera module and improving the image-capturing effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Patent number: 11209720Abstract: Provided is a camera module, including: a lens group including a lens barrel and a camera lens; and a driver assembly configured to drive the camera lens to move and including a magnetic portion. The camera lens includes a magnetic matching portion. The magnetic portion and the magnetic matching portion are respectively located at two ends of a side wall of the lens barrel in a thickness direction, and are connectable to each other through magnetic attraction, in such a manner that the camera lens is driven by the driver assembly to move along the optical axis of the camera lens. In this way, the side wall of the lens barrel is free of a through hole, so that light is prevented from entering the lens barrel via the through hole, thereby prolonging the lifetime of the camera module and improving the image-capturing effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: AAC Optics Solutions Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20210396948Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lens module. The lens module includes: a base; a lens carrier movably installed to the base; a driver configured to connect the base with the lens carrier in a transmission way and to drive the lens carrier to partially expand out of or retract into the base; and a magnet assembly provided correspondingly at the base and the lens carrier. The lens carrier can be in press fit with an inner wall of the base under a magnetic force of the magnet assembly, so that the lens carrier can maintain relatively fixed with the base in a direction perpendicular to a telescoping direction during expansion and retraction of the lens carrier. Therefore, the lens carrier and the base can always maintain precise coaxiality in the telescoping direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Jarno Matikainen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Patent number: 11156212Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuating device and a method for controlling an SMA actuator wire. The actuating device includes: a first support structure and a second support structure that are spaced from each other to define a movement space; a movable element received in the movement space; an SMA actuator wire configured to drive the movable element to move in the movement space; a detection element configured to detect movement information; and a control element configured to adjust a power state of the SMA actuator wire based on the movement information in such a manner that the SMA actuator wire is in a loose state after the SMA actuator wire drives the movable element to be fixed to the second support structure. This can alleviate the technical problem in the related art that the SMA actuator wire is prone to failure when the lens is suffering collision or falling.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: AAC Optics Solutions Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20210199097Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuating device and a method for controlling an SMA actuator wire. The actuating device includes: a first support structure and a second support structure that are spaced from each other to define a movement space; a movable element received in the movement space; an SMA actuator wire configured to drive the movable element to move in the movement space; a detection element configured to detect movement information; and a control element configured to adjust a power state of the SMA actuator wire based on the movement information in such a manner that the SMA actuator wire is in a loose state after the SMA actuator wire drives the movable element to be fixed to the second support structure. This can alleviate the technical problem in the related art that the SMA actuator wire is prone to failure when the lens is suffering collision or falling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventor: Tomi Lintulahti
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Patent number: 10819893Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile terminal device. The mobile terminal includes a housing having a receiving space, a driving module, a telescopic bracket, and a camera module. The housing includes a first surface adjacent to the receiving space, a second surface away from the receiving space, and a through hole extending through the first surface to the second surface. The driving module is received in the receiving space of the housing and disposed adjacent to the first surface. The telescopic bracket includes two openings and a telescopic space extending through the two openings. The telescopic bracket is disposed on the second surface of the housing, the opening corresponds to the position of the through hole, and one end of the camera module is electrically connected to the driving module, and the other end penetrates the through hole and is received in the telescopic space of the telescopic bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: AAC Optics Solutions Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Ossi Pirinen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20200244851Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile terminal device. The mobile terminal includes a housing having a receiving space, a driving module, a telescopic bracket, and a camera module. The housing includes a first surface adjacent to the receiving space, a second surface away from the receiving space, and a through hole extending through the first surface to the second surface. The driving module is received in the receiving space of the housing and disposed adjacent to the first surface. The telescopic bracket includes two openings and a telescopic space extending through the two openings. The telescopic bracket is disposed on the second surface of the housing, the opening corresponds to the position of the through hole, and one end of the camera module is electrically connected to the driving module, and the other end penetrates the through hole and is received in the telescopic space of the telescopic bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Ossi Pirinen, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20200049937Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of optical imaging, and in particular, to a lens module. The lens module includes a first lens module and a second lens module. The first lens module is an autofocus module and includes a first lens for imaging and a focus actuator for driving the first lens to perform autofocus. The focus actuator includes a first accommodating space for accommodating the first lens. The second lens module is a fixed-focus module and includes a second lens. The lens module according to the present disclosure can provide an image with good quality at low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Tuomas Punta, Ville Nummela, Ossi Pirinen, Eero Päivänsalo, Tomi Lintulahti
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Publication number: 20170336836Abstract: In an embodiment, device having display integrated infrared and light source is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device comprises a display, comprising: a visible light source; and an infrared source, the visible light source and the infrared source being integrated into a single radiation source component within the display, and the infrared source emitting an infrared radiation biometrically authenticating a user of the device. In another embodiment a display integrated infrared source is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Tuomo Mörsky, Tomi Lintulahti, Mikko Perälä