Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for coupling a first lens to a second lens includes a base, a first plate, a second plate, a recess, and an elastic member. The base has a top surface. The first plate protrudes from the top surface. The second plate is opposite to the first plate and protrudes from the top surface. The recess is defined in the top surface and positioned between the first plate and the second plate. The recess is configured for receiving the second lens. The elastic member is positioned on the top surface. A first end of the elastic member is connected with the first plate. The elastic member is configured for exerting a force on the first lens such that the first lens can be cooperatively clamped between a second end of the elastic member and the second plate.

Abstract: A camera module includes a substrate, an image sensor, a shell, and at least two lens modules. The image sensor comprises at least two image sensor portions connecting with each other via a connecting portion. The at least two image sensor portions are mounted on the substrate. The connecting portion is separated from the substrate. The shell is mounted on the substrate and has a chamber for receiving the image sensor. The lens modules are each mounted in the shell corresponding to the image sensor portions. The lens module captures and transmits images to the image sensor portion of the image sensor.

Abstract: A hand-writing input device includes a penholder, a writing head and an infrared light source. The penholder includes a writing end and an opposite top end. The writing head is arranged on the writing end. The writing head is capable of leaving color distinguishable traces on an object. The infrared light source is positioned on the writing end of the penholder adjacent to the writing head. The present invention also relates to a hand-writing input system using the hand-writing input device.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for assembling a lens group comprise a lens tray, a plurality of cylindrical holes and a plurality of guiding grooves. The lens tray has a first surface and an inner side surface in each hole. The cylindrical holes are defined in the first surface for receiving a plurality of optical elements therein. The guiding grooves are defined in each inner side surface and exposed at the first surface, each groove communicats with the corresponding hole for allowing air to flow therethrough.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light conduction, a light source and a light diffusion component. The light conduction component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface has a light input portion. The first surface has a light output portion substantially coaxial with the light input portion and having two opposite longitudinal ends and two opposite lateral ends. The light source is configured to emit lights to the light input portion. The first light diffusion component is positioned on the first surface, and includes row light diffusion components and column light diffusion components substantially perpendicular to the row light diffusion components. The row light diffusion components are positioned at the longitudinal ends of the light output portion. The column light diffusion components are positioned at the lateral ends of the light output portion.

Abstract: An exemplary panoramic camera includes a housing, camera modules received in the housing, viewfinders, and an image processor. Each camera module includes a lens, a reflective mirror, and an image sensor in an order written from an object side to an image side. The camera modules cooperatively form a 360 degrees view image of the surrounding scene. An angle is defined between the plane of the reflective mirror and a light sensing surface of the image sensor. Each reflective mirror is rotatable between a first position where the angle is an acute angle, light is reflected by the reflective mirror to the corresponding viewfinder, and a second position where the angle is about 90 degrees, light is incident upon the light sensing surface of the image sensor. The image processor stitches together the images captured by the camera modules into a single panoramic image of the surrounding scene.

Abstract: A socket, comprising at least two insertion holes and a clasp device rotatably fastened on the socket. The clasp device comprises a clasp body, a cover, a bottom plate, and a connection body. The cover is positioned relative to the bottom plate, and the connection body is positioned between the cover and the bottom plate, wherein the cover, the bottom plate and the connection body define a receiving cavity.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a light source and a light diffusing plate. The light diffusing plate includes a light pervious substrate and a light diffusing structure. The light pervious substrate has a lower surface adjacent to the light source and an upper surface at an opposite side of the substrate to the lower surface. A through hole is defined in the substrate to expose a central portion of the light source. The light diffusing structure is formed at the upper surface and includes a plurality of first lens arrays radially extending from the through hole and a plurality of second lens arrays each arranged between two adjacent first lens arrays.

Abstract: An exemplary illuminating apparatus comprises a light source holder, a linear light source and two elongated reflecting plates. The linear light source is mounted on the light source holder. The elongated reflecting plates are mounted on opposite sides of the light source holder. Each of the elongated reflecting plates is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the light source holder.

Abstract: An exemplary camera module includes a printed circuit board, an image sensor, a spacer and a lens holder. The image sensor and the spacer are both mounted on the printed circuit board. The lens holder is arranged on and is rotatable relative to the spacer. The lens holder includes spaced lens receiving through holes each receiving a lens therein. Each of the lens receiving through holes together with the at least one lens is capable of aligning with the image sensor by rotation of the lens holder.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for applying deglossing paint on a peripheral inactive portion of lens, is provided. The apparatus includes a platform, a holder and a printing device. The platform includes a worktable, and a supporting member extending from the worktable and having cantilever portion suspending above the worktable. The holder is mounted on the worktable, and is configured for holding at least one lens thereon. The printing device is supported by the cantilever portion, and includes a stamper facing to the lens. The stamper is capable of having the deglossing paint stained thereon and applying the deglossing paint on the peripheral inactive portion by bringing the deglossing paint into contact with the peripheral inactive portion.

Abstract: An exemplary flash lamp module includes a light source, a holding pole, a lampshade, a slide orbit and a driving portion. The light source is mounted on the holding pole. The lampshade is configured for covering the light source. The lampshade has an opening configured for allowing light beams emitted from the light source passing through the opening. The slide orbit is configured for supporting and allowing the lampshade moving therealong. The driving portion is configured for driving the lampshade to move along the slide orbit so as to change the direction of emitting of light beams through the opening.

Abstract: A shutter includes a first light-pervious electrode, a second light-pervious electrode, a light-shielding layer sandwiched between the first and second light-pervious electrodes and a voltage supplying system. The light-shielding layer is comprised of an electrostrictive material. The light-shielding layer has a fixed end positioned adjacent to one edge of the first light-pervious electrode, and a free end facing toward the opposite edge. the free end is extendable towards the opposite edge of the first light-pervious electrode to block light from in response to a voltage applied to the light-shielding layer. The voltage supplying system is electrically connected with the first and second light-pervious electrodes for supplying a voltage between the first and second light-pervious electrodes.

Abstract: An artificial eye includes a supporter, a first clipping member, a second clipping member and an electroactive pupil. The second clipping member is positioned on the supporter. A peripheral portion of the second clipping member is positioned on a peripheral portion of the first clipping member. A gap is defined between the first and second clipping members. The electroactive pupil is positioned in the gap and contacts the first and second clipping members.

Abstract: An eye is disclosed, which includes a spherical shell, a transparent body, a movable plate suspended inside the spherical shell, an elastic body disposed between the transparent body and the movable plate, and an electromagnetic driving device. The electromagnetic driving device drives the movable plate close to or away from the elastic body, and the elastic body is deformed when the electromagnetic driving assembly drives the movable plate.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a brightness enhancement panel. The display panel has a light output surface. The brightness enhancement panel is mounted on the light output surface. The brightness enhancement panel includes a base plate portion and a plurality of quadrilateral pyramid lens portions. Each of the lens portions defines a square base and four substantially identical triangular sides. The base plate portion has two opposite sides. One of the two sides of the base plate portion abuts the light output surface and the lens portions are arranged at the other side of the base plate portion.

Abstract: A light source device includes a light conduction, a light source and a light diffusion component. The light conduction component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface has a light input portion. The first surface has a light output portion substantially coaxial with the light input portion and having two opposite longitudinal ends and two opposite lateral ends. The light source is configured to emit lights to the light input portion. The first light diffusion component is positioned on the first surface, and includes row light diffusion components and column light diffusion components substantially perpendicular to the row light diffusion components. The row light diffusion components are positioned at the longitudinal ends of the light output portion. The column light diffusion components are positioned at the lateral ends of the light output portion.

Abstract: A trimming apparatus includes a base, a ridge portion protruding from the base, a sliding block mounted on the base, a fixing member, and a trimming tool. The base defines a sliding groove. The sliding block is slidably engaged in the sliding groove and defines a holding groove receiving a workpiece to be trimmed. The fixing member is fixes the sliding block in the sliding groove. The trimming tool is arranged over the base. The trimming tool has a main body and a blade facing and aligned with the ridge portion, and moves toward the ridge portion to trim the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing glue onto an optical element includes a cylindrical main body and an pneumatic source. The main body defines a cavity configured for accommodating glue. An end of the main body has a bottom surface, which defines a recess in a central portion thereof and an annular groove in a peripheral portion thereof. The annular groove surrounds the recess and is in communication with the cavity. The pneumatic source communicates with the cavity and is configured for providing pressurized air to the cavity thereby allowing the glue to flow out from the annular groove and dispense onto a peripheral portion of the optical element.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for assembling a lens group comprise a lens tray, a plurality of cylindrical holes and a plurality of guiding grooves. The lens tray has a first surface and an inner side surface in each hole. The cylindrical holes are defined in the first surface for receiving a plurality of optical elements therein. The guiding grooves are defined in each inner side surface and exposed at the first surface, each groove communicats with the corresponding hole for allowing air to flow therethrough.