Abstract: A rotatable LIDAR device including contactless electrical couplings is disclosed. An example rotatable LIDAR device includes a vehicle electrical coupling including (i) a first conductive ring, (ii) a second conductive ring, and (iii) a first coil. The example rotatable LIDAR device further includes a LIDAR electrical coupling including (i) a third conductive ring, (ii) a fourth conductive ring, and (iii) a second coil. The example rotatable LIDAR device still further includes a rotatable LIDAR electrically coupled to the LIDAR electrical coupling. The first conductive ring and the third conductive ring form a first capacitor configured to transmit communications to the rotatable LIDAR, the second conductive ring and the fourth conductive ring form a second capacitor configured to transmit communications from the rotatable LIDAR, and the first coil and the second coil form a transformer configured to provide power to the rotatable LIDAR.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a portable electronic device is described. The portable electronic device includes a housing member defining an external sidewall, a first glass cover and a second glass cover, where the second glass cover includes a first region having a first exterior surface, a second region having a second exterior surface vertically displaced from the first exterior surface, where the second region includes a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening, and a transition region having an exterior surface that extends between the first exterior surface to the second exterior surface. The portable electronic device further includes a first camera module disposed within the first opening, a second camera module disposed within the second opening, a strobe module disposed within the third opening, and a trim structure having an edge that overlays the second region of the second glass cover.

Abstract: An image capturing module includes a long circuit board, a lens base, and two light-shielding adhesive layers. The long circuit board includes a surface having an assembly area. The assembly area has two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides. The assembly area is provided with a light sensor. The two long sides are separated by a specific width. The lens base includes a substrate and two side plates. The two side plates are connected to opposite sides of the substrate and are respectively fixed on the two short sides of the assembly area. A specific spacing is maintained between the substrate and the assembly area to form two notches between the two long sides and the substrate. The width of the substrate and each of the side plates is less than or equal to the specific width. The two light-shielding adhesive layers respectively close the two notches.

Abstract: An embodiment comprises a lens driving part including a lens, a connection substrate connected to the lens driving part, and a connector part connected to the connection substrate. The connector part comprises a substrate including, on the upper surface thereof, a cavity and a ground layer, a noise shield part located within the cavity of the substrate and contacting the ground layer, and a reinforcement member located on the noise shield part. The reinforcement member is located in the cavity of the substrate and on the upper surface of the substrate. In a top view, the length of one side of the noise shield part is less than the length of one side of the cavity of the substrate.

Abstract: A molded circuit board (10) of a camera module (100), manufacturing equipment (200) and a manufacturing method for the molded circuit board. The manufacturing equipment (200) comprises a forming mold (210), which comprises a first mold (211) and a second mold (212) that can be opened or closed, where the first mold (211) and the second mold (212) form a forming cavity (213) when closed. Also, a light window forming block (214) and a base forming guide groove (215) located at the periphery of the light window forming block (214) are provided within the forming cavity (213).

Abstract: An image capture device includes a first component that is configured to provide thermal energy. A heatsink is spaced a distance apart from the first component, and a second component is positioned between the first component and the heatsink. A conductor contacts the first component and the heatsink, and the conductor extends from the first component along sides of the second component to the heatsink.

Abstract: There are provided an image element configured to emit imaging light, a case member configured to house the image element, and a light shielding plate that is attached to a positioning portion provided on the case member and that defines an emission region for imaging light from the image element, thereby attaching the light shielding plate to the case member with high accuracy.

Abstract: One embodiment of a camera module comprises: a lens part; a front body on which the lens part is mounted; a substrate part which is disposed apart from the lens part in a first direction and coupled to the front body; an image sensor which is disposed on the substrate part and disposed opposite to the lens part; and a first adhesive part which is disposed between the front body and the substrate part, wherein the front body and the substrate part are coupled by the first adhesive part, and at least one through-hole is formed between the front body and the substrate part.

Abstract: An optical system is provided, including a first optical member driving mechanism, a second optical member driving mechanism, and a first fixing component. The first optical member driving mechanism includes a first fixed portion, a first movable portion, a plurality of elastic members, and a first driving module. Each of the elastic members is elastically connected to the first fixed portion and the first movable portion. The second optical member driving mechanism includes a second fixed portion, a second movable portion, and a second driving module. The second movable portion is movably connected to the second fixed portion. The second driving module can drive the second movable portion to rotate relative to the second fixed portion. The first fixing component affixes the first optical member driving mechanism to the second optical member driving mechanism.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus which makes the load applied to a movable unit when it is displaced nearly uniform. The movable unit controlled by a control unit is capable of being in at least a predetermined direction. A first flexible board has a first connecting portion connected to the movable unit, a first wiring portion extended from the first connecting portion in a first direction different from a direction of an optical axis, and a second connecting portion placed at an end of the first wiring portion and connected to the control unit. A second flexible board has a third connecting portion connected to the movable unit, a second wiring portion extended from the third connecting portion in a second direction different from the direction of the optical axis, and a fourth connecting portion placed at an end of the second wiring portion and connected to the control unit.

Abstract: An optoelectronic module assembly includes an optoelectronic module. The module includes: an active optoelectronic component in or on a mounting substrate, an optical sub-assembly, and a spacer disposed between the mounting substrate and the optical sub-assembly so as to establish a particular distance between the active optoelectronic component and the optical sub-assembly. The optoelectronic module assembly also includes a recessed substrate including first and second surfaces, wherein the second surface is in a plane closer to the optical sub-assembly than is the first surface. The optoelectronic module is mounted on the first surface. The second surface is for mounting other components.

Abstract: There is provided a camera apparatus, including: a transparent member that transmits light; a camera, at which a lens is provided, the camera performing imaging via the transparent member and the lens; a closing body that closes off a space between the transparent member and the lens; and a vent hole that vents the space.

Abstract: An optical lens assembly includes a lens unit and a holder. The lens unit includes at least a front lens and a rear lens, and the holder includes a positioning portion and a holding portion extended downwardly the positioning portion. The positioning portion and the holding portion are integrated with each other. The holding portion forms a light chamber for holding the lens unit therein, wherein the light chamber allows imaging lights to enter thereinto and pass through the lens unit. The positioning portion is sealed on the outer surface of the front lens along the outer periphery of the front lens.

Abstract: An illumination unit emits illumination light to a specimen. An image sensor includes multiple pixels arranged in a two-dimensional manner on a photoelectric surface. The image sensor captures an image of a magnitude distribution of an interference pattern formed due to the illumination light that has interacted with the specimen. A limiter limits at least one from among the spatial frequency of the interference pattern formed on the photoelectric surface and the incident angle of the light input to the photoelectric surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device having a lateral resonance structure to coherently reflect light toward the image sensor. The semiconductor device includes an image sensing element arranged within a substrate. A radiation absorption region is arranged within the substrate and above the image sensor, and contains an array of protrusions having a characteristic dimension and an outer border. A resonant structure containing a plurality of deep trench isolation (DTI) structures is disposed on opposing sides of the image sensing element. The (DTI) structures surround the outer border of the array of protrusions. An inner surface of the DTI structure is laterally spaced apart from the outer border of the array of protrusions by a reflective length based on the characteristic dimension of the array of protrusions, thus affecting coherent reflection of light back toward the image sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of lens technologies and provides a lens module. The lens module includes: a lens assembly including a lens barrel and a set of lenses received in the lens barrel; and an illumination assembly fixed to the lens assembly, the illumination assembly including an illumination holder surrounding and fixed to the lens barrel and an illumination window arranged on the illumination holder. The illumination window has an annular shape and surrounds the lens assembly. The present disclosure can solve a problem in the related art that the camera and the illumination assembly are separate components, which would otherwise occupy a space.

Abstract: A lens structure includes a lens barrel, a lens upper cover, a lens lower cover, and a sealing ring. The lens barrel includes a front portion and a rear portion respectively at two opposite ends on an axial direction. The lens barrel has an external annular wall. The lens upper cover is fixed to the front portion. The lens upper cover includes a lower flange and an abutting ring radially protruded from an outer periphery of the lower flange. An inner diameter of the lower flange is greater than an outer diameter of the external annular wall. The lens lower cover forms an annular shape and abuts against the lens upper cover. The lens lower cover is fixed to the lower flange. The lens lower cover, the lower flange, and the abutting ring jointly form an annular slot. The sealing ring is received in the annular slot.

Abstract: A camera lens assembly, having a total effective focal length f and an entrance pupil diameter EPD, and including sequentially, from an object side to an image side along an optical axis, a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, and a sixth lens, wherein the first lens has a positive focal power, the second lens has a negative focal power, the third lens has a positive focal power, the fourth lens has a positive focal power or a negative focal power, the fifth lens has a positive focal power or a negative focal power, and the sixth lens has a negative focal power. In addition, the total effective focal length f and the entrance pupil diameter EPD satisfy: f/EPD?1.8.

Abstract: Provided is a camera mounting structure for attaching an in-vehicle camera to a vehicle. An optical protection window cover 503 is inserted into an opening 500 on the vehicle body side together with a camera 500 main body. It is possible to reduce the proportion of the water droplet 502 adhering to the surface of the optical protection window cover 503 with respect to the viewing angle of the camera 500, enabling the observer to visually recognize the presence of the water droplet 502 in visual examination of an image. In addition, the optical protection window cover 503 uses its body 602 to cover the side surface of a camera apparatus main body to implement positional alignment of a camera apparatus.

Abstract: One embodiment of a camera module includes: a lens barrel provided with at least one lens; and a lens holder having the lens barrel coupled thereto, wherein the lens barrel may have a first adhesive part formed thereon having the bottom surface thereof facing the top surface of the lens holder and adhered to the lens holder, the lens holder may have a second adhesive part formed thereon having the top surface thereof facing the bottom surface of the lens barrel and adhered to the lens barrel, and a first recessed groove having at least a portion of an adhesive deposited therein may be formed in the second adhesive part.

Abstract: A chassis for use in a panoramic camera is disclosed. The chassis comprises a base, a heat sink which comprises a metal boss formed on a first portion of the base to dissipate heat generated by a main processor of the panoramic camera; and an isothermal mounting structure formed on a second portion of the base including a plurality of slots and apertures, wherein a plurality of imaging sensors are mounted on the isothermal mounting structure using the plurality of slots and apertures.

Abstract: A lens module includes a circuit board, a carrier, and an optical filter. The carrier is fixed on a surface of the circuit board. The carrier defines a through hole. The optical filter is mounted on the carrier. The carrier defines at least one gas escape structure. A receiving space is between the optical filter and the circuit board, and the gas escape structure communicates with the receiving space to release water vapor in the receiving space and allow air pressure equalization and thus the relief of stress. The disclosure further provides an electronic device including the lens module.

Abstract: A camera system includes a camera with a lens assembly and image processing electronics internal to the camera housing. The lens assembly and image processing electronics are sensitive to thermal gradients within the camera body. The image processing electronics are coupled to a thermal management system that transfers thermal energy away from the electronics towards a heat diffuser. The thermal management system comprises a heat controller with a heat source, an offset arm, and a heat exchange. The thermal energy moves from the heat source to the heat exchange via the offset arm. The thermal management system also manages heat transfer between auxiliary electronic components and the image processing electronics. The thermal management system is constructed of materials that react to the compressive forces created on the system during camera assembly.

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing.

Abstract: A camera apparatus is mounted to a vehicle. The camera apparatus includes a camera module, a casing, and a restraining portion. The camera module includes a lens and a camera board on which an image sensor is provided. The casing houses the camera module. The restraining portion is configured to mechanically restrain movement of the camera module that is mounted in a predetermined mounting position within the casing, from the mounting position. The camera module is fixed to the casing by an adhesive.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a device substrate and a readout circuit substrate. The device substrate includes a device region and a peripheral region. In the device region, a wiring layer and a first semiconductor layer including a compound semiconductor material are stacked. The peripheral region is disposed outside the device region. The readout circuit substrate faces the first semiconductor layer with the wiring layer in between, and is electrically coupled to the first semiconductor layer through the wiring layer. The peripheral region of the device substrate has a junction surface with the readout circuit substrate.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a dual camera module including: a first camera module having a first optical axis; a second camera module having a second optical axis aligned with respect to the first optical axis and a second extension part extending in a direction crossing the second optical axis; a fixing member having a first accommodation part accommodating the first camera module, a second accommodation part accommodating the second camera module, and a second fixing part coupled to the second extension part; and a second adhesive part connecting the second extension part with the second fixing part to fix the second camera module to the fixing member.

Abstract: A camera device includes a lens assembly, a driver, and a photosensitive assembly. The driver drives the lens assembly. The photosensitive assembly is mounted to the lens assembly. The photosensitive assembly includes a filter, a photosensitive chip, a first circuit board, and a second circuit board. The first circuit board defines a first through hole. The photosensitive chip is received in the first through hole. The filter is fixed to a side of the first circuit board and covers the first through hole. The second circuit board is fixed to a side of the first circuit board facing away from the filter and is electrically coupled to the first circuit board. The photosensitive chip is electrically coupled to the second circuit board.

Abstract: A lens module includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, an image sensor, a signal line, a mounting bracket, a filter, and a lens unit. The first circuit board defines a first through hole. The second circuit board is coupled to the first circuit board. The second circuit board defines a second through hole aligned with the first through hole. A width of the first through hole is larger than a width of the second through hole. The image sensor is received in the second through hole. The signal line couples the image sensor to the second circuit board. The mounting bracket is disposed on a side of the first circuit board facing away from the second circuit board. The filter is disposed on the mounting bracket. The lens unit is disposed on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: Examples are presented herein that relate to rotation of a sensor assembly relative to a housing of a camera system. One example provides a camera system coupled to a display device, the camera system comprising a housing, a sensor assembly arranged within the housing and rotatable with respect to the housing, the sensor assembly comprising an image sensor configured to obtain image data for display by the display device, and a manual rotation mechanism coupled to the sensor assembly, the manual rotation mechanism configured to be manually actuated from outside the housing to rotate the sensor assembly with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A camera module of an embodiment may comprise: a first holder in which a filter is mounted; a lens barrel that is provided to be vertically movable in a first direction with respect to the first holder; a lens operating device that comprises a terminal and moves the lens barrel in the first direction; a first circuit board that is disposed under the first holder and on which an image sensor is mounted; a soldering portion for electrically connecting the terminal of the lens operating device to the first circuit board; and a coupling reinforcement portion that is disposed to face the soldering portion and couples the lens operating device and the first circuit board.

Abstract: An optical unit with shake correction function capable of reducing a weight of a rotation member to be rotated in rolling correction. An optical unit with shake correction function includes: a movable member; a swing supporting mechanism supporting the movable member such that the movable member is able to swing; and a fixation member supporting the movable member via the swing supporting mechanism. The movable member includes: an imaging module; a rotation seat supporting the imaging module; a rotation supporting mechanism supporting the rotation seat such that the rotation seat is able to rotate on an optical axis of the imaging module; a supporting member supporting the rotation seat via the rotation supporting mechanism; and a rolling magnetic driving mechanism causing the rotation seat to rotate. The imaging module and the rotation seat configure the rotation member to be rotated by the rolling magnetic driving mechanism.

Abstract: The optical device includes a photoelectric conversion block including a photoelectric conversion chip configured to include photoelectric conversion elements arranged in a matrix and a first sealing member configured to cover side faces of the photoelectric conversion chip to expose the photoelectric conversion chip and a lens block including a lens and a second sealing member configured to cover side faces of the lens to expose one surface and an other surface of the lens. In the lens block, the one surface of the lens and the second sealing member forms a recessed portion, at least a part of a bottom surface of the recessed portion being formed by the one surface of the lens, a sidewall of the recessed portion being formed by the second sealing member, and the recessed portion being arranged such that the photoelectric conversion chip exposed from the first sealing member is covered.

Abstract: A voice coil motor of reduced thickness includes a pedestal and a housing. The side walls of the pedestal are formed with a metal sheet. The housing includes top and side plates, the side plates perpendicularly extending from an edge of the top plate. The side plate is notched, the housing covers the pedestal, and the at least one notch exposes a portion of the metal sheet for purposes of attachment between fixation area the housing and the pedestal fixation area.

Abstract: A vehicular camera module includes a camera having a CMOS image sensor and a lens. The image sensor is disposed at a first printed circuit board, and circuitry of a second printed circuit board is in board-to-board electrical connection with circuitry of the first printed circuit board. Board-to-board electrical connection between the first and second printed circuit boards is via a multi-wire ribbon connection. A housing houses the first and second printed circuit boards. The housing is configured for mounting at a vehicle and, with the vehicular camera module mounted at the vehicle, the camera has a field of view external of the vehicle. With the vehicular camera module mounted at the vehicle and responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the image sensor, an object in the field of view of the camera is detected.

Abstract: One embodiment of a camera module may comprise: a lens barrel provided with at least one lens; a holder to which the lens barrel is coupled; a printed circuit board coupled on the bottom of the holder to face the lens; an adhering portion coupling the holder and the printed circuit board; an opening portion opening a portion of a first space formed through the coupling of the printed circuit board and the holder; and a housing coupled with the holder, wherein a second space separated from the first space may be formed through the coupling of the holder and the housing, and the opening portion may communicate the first space with the second space.

Abstract: A movable object includes a photographing device, a support member supporting the photographing device, and a propulsion system configured to propel the movable object. The photographing device includes an image sensor, a housing accommodating the image sensor, a heat conductor configured to transmit heat generated by the image sensor to the housing, and a heat radiator provided on an outer surface of the housing.

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: A camera assembly includes a housing and a transparent dome, and it is configured to receive at least one camera head arranged in the housing, inside the transparent dome. The housing comprises a cooling arrangement having a heat dissipation portion arranged within the housing and extending through the dome, and the heat dissipation portion is made from a material configured to transfer heat efficiently. Furthermore, the cooling arrangement comprises a channel for airflow.

Abstract: A miniature camera having an image sensor; an actuator which includes conductive components capable of conducting a pulse width modulation drive signal for driving the actuator; and a screening component located between the conductive components of the actuator and the image sensor, the screening component being electrically isolated from the actuator.

Abstract: An optical image stabilizing (OIS) module and a camera module are provided. The OIS module includes a driving holder provided on a bottom surface of a housing, a driving frame comprising a reflection member and supported on an inner wall of the driving holder, a driving part configured to provide a driving force to move the driving holder and the driving frame, wherein the driving holder is configured to move in one or more of a linear direction and a rotational direction on the bottom surface of the housing to move the reflection member in a first axial direction, perpendicular to an optical axis, and the driving frame is configured to move in one or more of the linear direction and the rotational direction on the inner wall of the driving holder to move the reflection member in a second axial direction, perpendicular to the optical axis.

Abstract: A camera module with reduced light leakage includes a printed circuit board and a mounting bracket mounted on the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a first surface and at least one side surface perpendicularly connected to the first surface. A step is defined at the printed circuit board. The step passes through the first surface and at least one side surface. A flange is defined on the mounting bracket. The flange is received and fixed in the step and this structure places less reliance on the strength and opacity of the particular adhesive used.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a receiver and camera assembly configured to be mounted in a mobile terminal, comprising a receiver, a camera, and a sensor assembly, the receiver having a light signal passage, the camera being aligned with the light signal passage, the camera comprising a base and a camera lens, the base having a mounting surface facing the light signal passage, and the camera lens and the sensor assembly being mounted to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A lens module includes a circuit board, a photosensitive chip, a mounting bracket, a filter, a lens base, and a lens. The circuit board defines a first through hole. The photosensitive chip is mounted within the first through hole. Gold fingers are mounted on the circuit board surrounding the photosensitive chip. Metal wires are mounted on a periphery of the photosensitive chip. Each of the metal wires is coupled to a corresponding one of the gold fingers. The metal wires are encapsulated by a colloid so that the metal wires do not contact each other. The mounting bracket is mounted on the circuit board. The filter is mounted on the mounting bracket and aligned with the photosensitive chip. The lens base is mounted on the mounting bracket. The lens is mounted within the lens base and aligned with the photosensitive chip.

Abstract: Actuators are used to move a variety of objects to desired positions. It is generally desirable that they can do this quickly without exhibiting overshoot or ringing. Some actuators are required to respond very quickly and examples of these are voice coil drivers used to move lenses in autofocus cameras provided in everyday devices such as smart phones and tablets. A rapid two step controller scheme had already been disclosed by Analog Devices Inc. While the scheme works well, it can only be used reliably if the resonant frequency of the actuator is known to within 2 or 3%. The inventors have discovered that the resonant frequency of an actuator unexpectedly changes as a function of position. This disclosure provides ways of modifying the control scheme to cope with changes in resonant frequency.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a display panel and a camera. The display panel includes an accommodation portion. The accommodation portion is at an edge of the display panel and in a non-display region of the display panel. The camera is in the accommodating portion. The camera collects ambient light transmitted through the display panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable electronic device, an image-capturing module thereof and a carrier assembly thereof. The image-capturing module includes a circuit substrate, an image-sensing chip, at least one electronic component, a dispensing package, and a lens assembly. The circuit substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The image-sensing chip is electrically connected to the circuit substrate, and the image-sensing chip has an image-sensing area. The at least one electronic component is disposed on the bottom surface of the circuit substrate and electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The dispensing package is disposed on the bottom surface of the circuit substrate to cover the at least one electronic component. The lens assembly includes a holder structure disposed on the top surface of the circuit substrate and a lens structure being held by the holder structure and corresponding to the image-sensing area.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a holder of a vehicle-mounted camera, a manufacturing method and a mounting method. The holder of the vehicle-mounted comprises: an aligning part, a position of which is determined based on a position of a lens of the camera such that the lens is centered in the opening; and a fastener for fixing the holder of the vehicle-mounted camera to the body. The position of the aligning part is determined based on the position of the lens of the vehicle-mounted camera, thereby ensuring that the lens of the camera assembly is evenly spaced apart relative to the opening of the body of the vehicle, and improving aesthetics.

Abstract: An electronic component mounting member, comprising: a flexible substrate, having flexibility, for connecting with another member, comprising: a main unit portion on which electronic components are mounted, and an extending portion, formed extending from the main unit portion, and having a terminal for connecting to another member; and a bending suppressing member disposed in the vicinity of a boundary line between the main unit portion and the extending portion, wherein: the flexible substrate has a cutout formed in the vicinity of the boundary line, and is connected to the other member in a state wherein the boundary line is bent. This enables provision of an electronic component mounting member for vehicle mounting, or the like, for preventing the occurrence of, for example, cracking of solder of electronic components that are mounted, even when using a flexible substrate.

Abstract: A device for an optical sensor for a motor vehicle and a corresponding driver-assistance system are disclosed. The optical sensor includes an optic. The device includes a housing that is mounted so as to be able to rotate around an axis of rotation and that has a compartment that is configured to accommodate the optical sensor, and an optical element that is securely fastened to the housing. The optical element has at least one planar surface that is configured to be placed in the field of view of the optical sensor. The device also includes and an actuator that is coupled to the housing in order to drive the housing and the optical element to rotate.