Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a camera module and an electronic device. The camera module includes a circuit board including a board body and at least one ring-shaped protruding portion that is protruded and extended from a part of a side of the board body; a photosensitive chip fixed on the board body and electrically connected with the board body; an optical filter fixed on a side of the at least one protruding portion away from the board body; at least one capacitor fixed on the side of the board body close to the optical filter and electrically connected with the board body; a base defining a mounting space penetrating through the base; and a lens mounted in the mounting space and spaced apart from a side of the optical filter. The camera module of the present disclosure reduces the overall design size and meets the ultra-miniaturization design requirements.

Abstract: A camera module includes: a housing; a lens module disposed in the housing; a driving assembly configured to move the lens module in a direction of an optical axis or a direction intersecting the optical axis; and a reinforcing structure formed integrally with the housing, and electrically connected to the driving assembly.

Abstract: A camera assembly includes a first printed circuit board separated from a second printed circuit board. A flex circuit electrically connects the first printed circuit board to the second printed circuit board. An image sensor is attached to the first printed circuit board and a connector is attached to the second printed circuit board. The image sensor of the camera assembly is mechanically and physically separate from the connector. The first printed circuit board is connected to the second printed circuit board via a flexible circuit. The flexible circuit is elastically moveable between an assembled state and a disassembled state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging module. A first driving member and a second driving member cooperate to drive the lens support frame to focus; and the first driving member is also for cooperating with a third driving member to drive multiple light-shielding blades to gather or separate, via the blade driving frame and the blade driving ring That is, the drive member which drives the light-shielding blade to move and drives the lens module to focus is the first driving member, so that the number of components of the imaging module can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the imaging module, and avoiding interference between the focusing structure. A camera and an electronic device are also provided.

Abstract: The application discloses various systems and methods for generating and utilizing computer animation transition methods and systems in the leveling of a video to an upright, earth normal orientation which may be used in pipe inspections. Such computer animation transitions may be generated from a single inspection image at one time in the inspection video or from subsequent inspection images at different times and points in space in the inspection video. Some leveling methods may include rotating a square GL surface in ninety degree increments that includes one or more computer animation transition. Other leveling methods may also include rotating a three dimensional GL surface that is shaped to match the shape of the pipe that includes one or more. Further methods may include rotating a GL surface that is a regular polygon in shape that includes one or more computer animation transition.

Abstract: An image sensor device includes a substrate, photosensitive pixels, an interconnect structure, a dielectric layer, and a light blocking element. The photosensitive pixels are in the substrate. The interconnect structure is over a first side of the substrate. The dielectric layer is over a second side of the substrate opposite the first side of the substrate. The light blocking element has a first portion extending over a top surface of the dielectric layer and a second portion extending in the dielectric layer. The second portion of the light blocking element laterally surrounds the photosensitive pixels.

Abstract: An optical component driving mechanism is provided. The optical component driving mechanism includes a first movable portion, a fixed portion, a first circuit member, and a first reinforcing component. The first movable portion is connected to the first optical component. The first optical component has a first optical axis. The first movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first circuit member is disposed on the fixed portion, and the first circuit member is configured to transmit electrical signals. The first reinforcing component is disposed on the first circuit member.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrically-controlled upper handle and an imaging accessory. The electrically-controlled upper handle is configured to be mounted on the imaging device and includes a handle portion, a mounting portion and an electrically-controlled mechanism. The mounting portion is connected to the handle portion and is configured to be mounted on the imaging device. The electrically-controlled mechanism is arranged on the handle portion, is configured to be electrically connected to the imaging device, and determines the type of the imaging device according to a connection signal of the electrically-controlled mechanism and the imaging device so as to control electrically-controlled work of the imaging device.

Abstract: An optical zoom camera module, including: at least two camera module components and a glue material; each of the at least two camera module components has at least one lens group, and each lens group includes at least one lens; all of the lens groups of the at least two camera module components together constitute an imageable optical system, wherein at least two of the lens groups are movable lens groups, and the at least two movable lens groups are respectively fixed with different motor carriers, so as to move separately under the driving of a motor; and the glue material, once cured, fixes and supports the at least two camera module components, so that relative positions of the at least two camera module components are maintained at relative positions determined by an active alignment. A method for assembling the optical zoom camera module is also provided.

Abstract: A polymer composition that is capable of exhibiting a unique combination of ductility (e.g., tensile elongation at break), impact strength (e.g., Charpy notched impact strength), and dimensional stability is provided. For example, the polymer composition may contain a liquid crystalline polymer in combination with an epoxy-functionalized olefin copolymer and an inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: An information device including a capturing function uses the capturing function to capture an image of a disc wheel to which a plurality of wheel fasteners are fastened. Then, the information device inspects whether any of the wheel fasteners appearing in the captured image is loose by comparing the captured image with a reference image in consideration of a reference point of the disc wheel appearing in the captured image.

Abstract: Example embodiments described herein involve a static dome assembly for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. The system may include a base. At least one LiDAR system may be coupled to the base. The at least one LiDAR system may be configured to transmit and receive light having one or more wavelengths. The assembly may further include a housing encompassing the at least one LiDAR system. The housing may be statically coupled to the base. The housing may further include a dome. The dome may include a wall that is transparent to the one or more wavelengths. The wall may also include a high impact polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) material having an index of refraction of less than 1.55.

Abstract: The present discloses a lens module, a camera and a portable electronic device. The lens module comprises a fixed component, a moving part and a dust absorption gel. The moving part comprises a lens holder for fixing a lens and driving the lens to move in the direction of an optical axis to realize focusing, and/or a movable frame for fixing an image sensing unit and driving the image sensing unit to move to realize image stabilization. One of the fixed component and the moving part is provided with an accommodating cavity with an opening, and the other is provided with a protrusion, which is inserted into the accommodating cavity from the opening in a first direction and is able to move in the accommodating cavity. The impact of foreign matter on the imaging quality caused by collision and friction between components of the lens module can be effectively avoided.

Abstract: A camera module may include a camera housing, a camera assembly, at least a portion of which is accommodated in the camera housing, the camera assembly including a lens, an image sensor, and a first printed circuit board (PCB), and the camera assembly being coupled to the camera housing so as to be rotatable about a center of rotation of the camera assembly, a second printed circuit board, at least a portion of which is disposed in the camera housing to face the first printed circuit board, a first wireless communication module disposed on at least a portion of the first printed circuit board, and a second wireless communication module disposed on at least a portion of the second printed circuit board, and the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module wirelessly transmit and/or receive a signal related to the camera module. Other embodiments may be provided.

Abstract: A smart doorbell, for a security system, which is capable of performing functions including, person detection, facial recognition, motion detection, detection of baby or pet running away, weapon detection, fire detection, detection of parcel left at porch, parcel theft, dog poop detection, vehicle detection, animal detection, eavesdropper detection, a person jumping from backyard wall, and intruder detection. The functions are detected through a camera of the doorbell and, subsequently, AI-based alerts are generated.

Abstract: An impact- and vibration-proof lens module includes a fixing assembly, a circuit board, a lens assembly, and a buffering pad. The fixing assembly defines a chamber, and the circuit board is partially disposed in the chamber. The lens assembly is disposed on the circuit board, and the lens assembly is also partially disposed in the chamber. The buffering pad made of thermally conductive silicon is disposed in the chamber and is disposed between the circuit board and the fixing assembly. In the event of being dropped or suffering vibration, the buffering pad disperses and absorbs stress on the fixing assembly to prevent breakage.

Abstract: A camera module according to an embodiment includes a circuit board including a cavity; a first plate including a first region vertically overlapping the cavity and a second region other than the first region; a second plate disposed on the first region of the first plate; and an image sensor disposed on the second plate; and wherein an upper surface of the second plate is positioned lower than an upper surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device. The display device includes a display panel having an imaging area and a display area, wherein at least a portion of the display area surrounds the imaging area; and an imaging module located on a non-display side of the display panel and including an imaging element and a driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism drives the imaging element to move within an orthographic projection range of the imaging area. The display device of the present disclosure can address the problem that the imaging element is fixedly mounted in a position and the imaging range thereof is not adjustable.

Abstract: Devices are described herein for extending the use of mobile devices in mixed-media environments. The devices include a transparent hemisphere including a base opposite an apex of the transparent hemisphere and a substantially planar surface configured to be positioned over a circumference of the base of the transparent hemisphere and affixed thereto creating a sealed cavity within the transparent hemisphere. The substantially planar surface includes a transparent portion configured to allow light within an environment to pass through the transparent hemisphere and the transparent portion to reach a recording device.

Abstract: Video display systems comprising a video display and a camera assembly are shown and described. In one example, video cameras may be stowed in and deployed from a compartment proximate the upper surface of the display and configured to deploy in an arc-like motion and for rotation about a center of the video camera housing itself. In other examples, video cameras may be aligned with openings in the frame of the television screen and operatively connected to shutter plates that selectively admit light to or block light from the camera. In a further example, video cameras may be provided on motorized mounts that are attached to the frame to collect multiple images for video processing tasks to enhance the video image in a variety of ways.

Abstract: A drive circuit carrier and a display device. The drive circuit carrier includes a flexible substrate; and first test leads and second test leads, alternately staggered on a first surface of the flexible substrate in sequence. A first end of each first test lead is flush with a first edge of the first surface, and a second end of each second test lead is away from the first edge relative to the first end.

Abstract: Folded cameras comprising a movable lens having a lens optical axis and positioned in an optical path between an optical path folding element (OPFE) and an image sensor, wherein the OPFE folds light from a first direction to a second direction, the second direction being substantially along the lens optical axis, and an actuator for controlled lens movement, the actuator including or being attached to a shield partially surrounding the lens, the shield having an opening positioned and dimensioned to enable installation of the lens into the shield from an insertion direction substantially parallel to the first direction. A folded camera disclosed herein may be included together with an upright camera in a dual-camera.

Abstract: An image capture device includes electronic components and a body. The electronic components include an image sensor and a processing apparatus. The body defines an internal compartment containing the electronic components. The body includes a rear housing and a chassis. The rear housing extends around a top side, a right side, a bottom side, and a left side of the body. The chassis includes an upright portion and a lateral portion extending rearward from the upright portion. The rear housing and the chassis are coupled to each other to cooperatively form the internal compartment with the upright portion of the chassis being coupled to a front end of the rear housing and the lateral portion being positioned outside of and below the internal compartment.

Abstract: A first photodetector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a substrate having a first surface that serves as a light-receiving surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface, and including an uneven structure provided on the first surface and a light-receiving section that performs photoelectric conversion to generate electric charge corresponding to an amount of light reception for each pixel; a passivation film stacked on the first surface of the substrate; and a reflectance adjustment layer including a plurality of protrusions configuring the uneven structure and the passivation film embedded in a plurality of recesses configuring the uneven structure, and having a refractive index between the substrate and the passivation film.

Abstract: A camera module includes a circuit board, a lens assembly, and a first board. The circuit board includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. Each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall connects the first surface to the second surface. The lens assembly is disposed on the first surface. The first board is connected to the first sidewall. The first board is inclined or perpendicular to the first surface. The first board is disposed on a side of the lens assembly.

Abstract: A lens driving device includes a movable body including a lens support body and a fixed body for supporting the movable body so as to be able to move in an optical axis direction of a lens. The fixed body includes a through hole, and an opposing face is formed at a periphery of the through hole in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction and opposing the movable body. The opposing face has a protrusion protruding toward the movable body side at a peripheral edge of the through hole, and a recess at a periphery of the protrusion and recessed toward the movable body side. The movable body includes an opening to let light from the lens pass through and a flat face formed at a periphery of the opening in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction and disposed opposing the protrusion and the recess.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided in the present disclosure, including a fixed portion, a movable portion that is connected to an optical assembly, and a driving assembly that drives the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion and includes a piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element includes a piezoelectric unit, a guiding element, and a counterweight element. A first end of the guiding element is connected to the piezoelectric unit, and a second end is connected to the fixed portion. The counterweight element is connected to the piezoelectric unit. The fixed portion comprises a bottom that has a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole corresponds to the piezoelectric unit and the counterweight element, accommodates a part of the piezoelectric unit and the counterweight element. The second through hole corresponds to the guiding element, accommodates the second end of the guiding element.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a first chip component, a second chip component, and a printed wiring board. The first chip component and the second chip component each has a length L2 in the longitudinal direction. A relationship of 0.894?L2/L1?1.120 is satisfied, where L1 represents a length of the first opening in the longitudinal direction. A relationship of 0.894?L2/L4?1.120 is satisfied, where length L4 represents a length of the second opening in the longitudinal direction. A relationship of 0.183?LOA/LiA?0.309 is satisfied, where LiA represents a length of the first land in the longitudinal direction, and LOA represents a thickness of solder on an end surface of the first electrode. A relationship of 0.183?LOB/LiB?0.309 is satisfied, where LiB represents a length of the second land in the longitudinal direction, and LOB represents a thickness of solder on an end surface of the second electrode.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus equipped with a function of performing image stabilization by moving an image capturing section (image sensor) and capable of effectively cooling the image sensor without increasing the size of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an image sensor board on which the image sensor is mounted, an image stabilization mechanism for performing image stabilization by moving the image sensor board, a first duct having an air flow passage and movable, a second duct having an air flow passage and fixedly disposed and connected to the first duct, and a cooling fan for causing outside air to flow through the first duct and the second duct. The image sensor board is held on the first duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a camera module, the module including: a PCB; an image sensor mounted on the PCB and formed with an image pickup device; a base mounted on the PCB and including a plated portion formed at a lower center with an opening mounted with an IR filter; a lower spring plate formed with a conductive material; a spacer arranged on an upper surface of the lower spring plate and forming a staircase structure by a rib wrapping a periphery of the lower spring plate to supportively apply a pressure to the lower spring plate; a lens actuator including a bobbin, and a yoke; an upper spring plate coupled to an upper surface of the lens actuator; and a cover attached to an upper surface of the upper spring plate.

Abstract: In this vehicular imaging device, a positive electrode terminal for a heater and a negative electrode terminal for the heater, which are different from a heater film of a cover glass, are integrally formed with a bracket body of a bracket by insert molding. When the cover glass is disposed in the bracket body, a positive electrode side press-contact part of the positive electrode terminal for the heater and a negative electrode side press-contact part of the negative electrode terminal for the heater are brought into press contact with the heater film of the cover glass. Thus, the positive electrode terminal for the heater, the negative electrode terminal for the heater, and the heater film are electrically connected together.

Abstract: A sensor module includes a housing, a board unit, an external connector, and a joining member. The housing includes a first case, and a second case that is welded to the first case. The board unit includes a sensor element, and is arranged in the housing. The external connector is provided to the second case, and includes an elastically deformable terminal that is electrically connected to the board unit. The joining member is mounted on the board unit and welded to the housing.

Abstract: Provided are a display panel and a display device. The display panel includes a first display region and a second display region. The second display region also serves as the photosensor region. The second display region, including a plurality of light-proof regions and light-transmissive regions, further includes a touch function layer which itself includes multiple touch electrodes. Within the second display region, the touch electrodes and the light-proof regions overlap at least partially, and the touch electrodes and light-transmissive regions do not overlap at least partially.

Abstract: A sensor package structure is provided and includes a substrate, a sensor chip disposed on the substrate, a plurality of metal wires electrically coupling the substrate and the sensor chip, a frame fixed on the substrate, and a light-permeable layer that is disposed on the frame. The light-permeable layer has a transparent segment and a ring-shaped segment that surrounds the transparent segment. The ring-shaped segment is disposed on a top end surface of the frame, so that the light-permeable layer, the frame, and the substrate jointly define an enclosed space that accommodates the sensor chip and the metal wires therein. The ring-shaped segment has an inner ring-shaped roughened region that is arranged on an inner surface thereof and that is fixed onto the top end surface of the frame. Moreover, an inner edge of the inner ring-shaped roughened region is arranged in the enclosed space.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing element, a first circuit board to mount the image capturing element on the first circuit board, a second circuit board facing the first circuit board, a fan, and a first flexible board electrically connect the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The image capturing element moves within a movable range in a direction different from an optical axis direction. The first flexible board is bent in an area that overlaps with the movable range of the image capturing element in the optical axis direction. When viewed from a direction orthogonal to an optical axis, an orientation of an exhaust opening of the fan is arranged toward an inner surface of a bending portion of the first flexible board closest to the first circuit board at a center position of the movable range of the image capturing element.

Abstract: An image pickup module includes a first base body, a pixel portion, a first conductive pattern, a second base body, a second conductive pattern, and a conductor portion. The pixel portion is provided in the first base body and includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a first direction and a second direction. The first conductive pattern is provided in the first base body. The first base body is provided on the second base body. The second conductive pattern is provided in the second base body and electrically connected to the first conductive pattern via a first connection conductor portion and a second connection conductor portion. A loop structure including the first conductive pattern, the second conductive pattern, the first connection conductor portion, and the second connection conductor portion is formed as viewed in the first direction. The conductor portion is connected in parallel to the first conductive pattern.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a first movable part, a fixed assembly and a first driving assembly. The first movable part includes an optical element, and the first movable part is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The first driving assembly is configured to drive the first movable part to move relative to the fixed assembly. The fixed assembly includes a first base and a second base arranged along a first axis, and the first movable part moves along the first axis.

Abstract: A camera module comprises a supporting member for supporting a sensor chip to move relative to a lens for correcting camera shake, a plurality of bulges is provided between the supporting member and a bottom plate. The bulges provide a reduced resistance to sliding on the supporting member. An electronic device using the module is also disclosed.

Abstract: Artificial biometric traits self-nullify due to natural physiological processes. Biometric enrollment and authentication may then be based on a life associated with the self-nullifying biometric trait. Once the life is expected to have expired, no further authentication may be performed until a new artificial biometric is applied.

Abstract: An image sensor substrate according to an embodiment includes: an insulating layer; and a conductive pattern part disposed on the insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer includes: a first insulating part: and a second insulating part disposed surrounding a periphery of the first insulating part and spaced apart from the first insulating part with a first open region interposed therebetween, and the conductive pattern part includes: a first conductive pattern part disposed on the first insulating part; a second conductive pattern part disposed on the second insulating part; and an extension pattern part disposed on the first open region and interconnecting the first and second conductive pattern parts, wherein the extension pattern part includes a bent portion disposed on a corner region of the first open region.

Abstract: A camera may include a substrate for placing components. An image sensor having a light-receiving side and an opposite non-light-receiving side may be attached to a first side of the substrate to receive light from one or more lenses of the camera to capture an image. The camera may also include one or more additional components separate and distinct from the image sensor. The additional components may be placed beneath the non-light-receiving side of the image sensor. The components may be attached to a second side of the substrate opposite the first side where the image sensor is mounted at least partially inside one or more recesses, or embedded at least partially inside the substrate.

Abstract: A junction box and an electronic device assembly system relate to the field of infrastructure technologies. The junction box includes an accommodation chamber configured to accommodate a wire and a sealing cap configured to seal the wire. An upper cover of the accommodation chamber is provided with a first through-hole for wiring, a base of the accommodation chamber is provided with a second through-hole for wiring, and a side wall of the accommodation chamber is provided with one or more operation windows. The upper cover of the accommodation chamber is provided with a first installation position for installing to a pole, and the base of the accommodation chamber is provided with a second installation position for installing to an electronic device. The sealing cap includes a third through-hole for wiring and a fourth through-hole for wiring.

Abstract: A camera includes a lens barrel, a holder, a filter disposed in the holder, a circuit board having an aperture, a reinforcing member including a first region corresponding to the aperture and a second region in which the circuit board is disposed, and an image sensor disposed in the first region of the reinforcing member. The first region of the reinforcing member includes a protruding part protruding farther than the second region of the reinforcing member. The image sensor is disposed on the upper surface of the protruding part.

Abstract: A smartphone privacy device that attaches to a back side of a smartphone and does not inhibit smartphone operation. The privacy device employs a first hinged flap to obscure the front bottom microphone. A second hinged flap obscures the front top microphone and front facing camera. And a sliding shield obscures the rear top microphone and rear facing camera. The device allows selective openings of the flaps and shield. The smartphone privacy device erases any concern that a microphone or camera on a smartphone is listening or watching the user without the user's knowledge.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes a housing, an image sensor held by the housing, a lens frame that holds a plurality of lenses, and a connecting portion that connects the housing and the lens frame, and having an annular shape. The connecting portion includes a first portion provided to an inner surface of the connecting portion, and a second portion provided to an outer surface of the connecting portion. The first portion of the connecting portion engaged with an outer surface of the lens frame. The second portion of the connecting portion engaged with a first inner surface of the housing. The lens frame includes a first sliding portion engaged with the first inner surface of the housing and slidable in an optical axis direction of the plurality of lenses.

Abstract: An object is to closely observe, by means of images of a camera having high performance specifications, changes in a structure due to heating or cooling of the structure to a temperature beyond a service temperature limit of the camera having high performance specifications and returning from that temperature to room temperature. A structure observation device includes: a camera case of a rectangular three-dimensional shape, having a glass window of heat-resistant and/or cold-resistant glass on at least one side of the three-dimensional shape; heat insulating walls covering the camera case except for the glass window; a fluid supply port and a fluid discharge port through which a cooling or warming fluid is circulated into; and a camera that is disposed inside the camera case and captures a still image or a moving image through the glass window and externally outputs or internally stores data of the captured image.

Abstract: A terminal, a photographing method and a storage medium are disclosed. A terminal includes a shell, a first camera module, a second camera module, and a display panel. The shell includes a base plate and a side plate thereon. The first camera module and second camera module are located in a storage space formed by the base place and the side plate. The display panel is a transparent display panel having a transparent portion corresponding to the first camera module and second camera module. The first camera module obtains a light signal having a wavelength within a first wave band, the second camera module obtains a light signal having a wavelength within a first wave band, and a minimum wavelength of the second wave band is greater than a maximum wavelength of the first wave band.

Abstract: A thin blade open-close device includes a base member including spaces accommodating lens units, a cover plate covering the base member partially, and a blade member between the base member and the cover plate. The cover plate has openings aligned with optical axes of the lens units. The blade member includes a first light shield that covers the opening in the cover plate, a light entry opening that connects with the opening in the cover plate, and a second light shield that covers the opening in the cover plate. The blade open-close device includes a drive actuator that moves the blade member in a closing direction to change from an open state to a closed state in which the first light shield and the second light shield in the blade member cover the openings in the cover plate.

Abstract: A image capture device including: heat generating devices, one or more batteries, and a sensor heat spreader. The heat generating devices generate a thermal load. The sensor heat spreader is in thermal communication with one or more of the heat generating devices and extends from the one or more of the heat generating devices to the one or more batteries so that all or a portion of the thermal load is transferred to the one or more batteries.

Abstract: A lens module includes a circuit board, a photoelectric sensor, a lens assembly, and a supporting member. The circuit board comprises two hard boards and a soft board, a channel is formed between the two hard boards, and the soft board is connected to the two hard boards. The photoelectric sensor is located in the channel, and the lens assembly is connected to the side of the two hard boards away from the soft board. The supporting member is attached to the circuit board. An electronic device is also disclosed. The height of the lens module is reduced, so decreasing the size of the lens module and blocking the entry of contaminants and foreign bodies into the channel.