Abstract: An optical device includes an underlying device configured output light to an optical output to output an image of objects in an environment to a user. The light is output in a first spectrum. A stacked device is configured to be coupled in an overlapping fashion to an optical output of the underlying device. The stacked device is transparent, according to a first transmission efficiency, to light in the first spectrum. The stacked device includes a plurality of electro-optical circuits including: a plurality of light emitters configured to output light, and a plurality of detectors configured to detect light in the first spectrum from the underlying device that can be used to detect the objects in the image. The light emitters are configured to output light dependent on light detected by the detectors and additional information about characteristics of the objects in the environment.

Abstract: A tablet computing system may include a housing member defining a first portion of a back exterior surface of the tablet computer, at least a portion of a side exterior surface of the tablet computer, a raised rim extending from the back exterior surface and at least partially defining a sensor assembly hole extending through the housing member, and a support ledge positioned in the sensor assembly hole. The tablet computing system may also include a frame member positioned at least partially in the sensor assembly hole and coupled to the support ledge, a camera bracket coupled to the frame member, a first camera module coupled to the camera bracket, aa second camera module coupled to the camera bracket, the camera bracket fixing the relative positions of the first camera module and the second camera module, and a cover member positioned in the sensor assembly hole and attached to the frame member.

Abstract: A sensor shifting module includes a fixed body, a first movable body movably disposed on the fixed body and coupled to an image sensor having an imaging plane oriented in a first direction, and a first driver configured to rotate the first movable body about an axis orthogonal to the first direction with respect to the fixed body, wherein the first driver includes a tilt guide ball disposed between the fixed body and the first movable body to provide a tilt center for the first movable body with respect to the fixed body.

Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cameras, and in particular, to an expansion device for a built-in hard disk. The expansion device includes a bottom plate and an expansion assembly, wherein the bottom plate is connected to the expansion assembly, and the bottom plate is provided with a connecting position for connecting to a photographic device; a hard disk mounting plate is provided in the expansion assembly, the hard disk mounting plate is provided with a hard disk interface, the expansion assembly is detachably provided with a hard disk, and the hard disk is connected to the hard disk interface; the hard disk mounting plate is further provided with an external interface. In the expansion device, when the device is used in conjunction with a photographic device, it can be used as a storage capacity expansion structure of the photographic device to provide a larger storage capacity for the photographic device.

Abstract: A flexible display device (100). The flexible display device (100) includes a flexible display panel (10), an auxiliary structure (20), a first reel (325), and a driving unit (30). The flexible display panel (10) includes a first end (11) and a second end (12). The auxiliary structure (20) includes a third end and a fourth end, and the fourth end is connected with the second end (12). The first reel (325) is connected with the first end (11). When driving the flexible display panel (10) to switch from an unrolled state to a rolled state and driving the auxiliary structure to switch from an unfolded state to a folded state, the driving unit (30) drives the fourth end to move close to the first reel (325) and the first reel (325) to rotate, so as to drive the second end (12) to move close to the first reel (325).

Abstract: An easily disassembled lens module in a terminal device includes a lens assembly, a circuit board, and a structural member. The circuit board includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion which are connected in sequence. The first portion is connected to the lens assembly, the second portion and the third portion protrude from the lens assembly. The structural member includes a connecting portion fixed on the third portion and at least one pulling portion protruding from the third portion. After installation in the terminal device, the lens assembly can be disassembled by using the at least one pulling portion to pull on the structural member so that the lens assembly can be disassembled without using tools and without causing damage.

Abstract: Methods for qubit detection include: imaging, via an imaging device, a qubit to obtain an image; inputting the image to a machine learning model; and outputting, by the machine learning model, prediction information based on the image. Systems for qubit detection include: a test module including an imaging device configured to provide an image of a qubit; and a prediction module communicatively coupled to the test module and including a machine learning model configured to output prediction information based on the image provided by the test module. Devices for qubit detection include: a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing an instruction set; and a processor configured to execute the instruction set to cause the device to perform controlling an imaging device to image a qubit to obtain an image; inputting the image to a machine learning model; and controlling the machine learning model to output prediction information based on the image.

Abstract: A sensor device according to the present disclosure includes a Peltier element, a sensor element thermally connected to a cooling surface of the Peltier element, and a window member that faces a light receiving surface of the sensor element and is made of borosilicate glass.

Abstract: A camera module structure, comprising: an upper housing (1) and a lens (2). The upper housing (1) comprises an accommodating part (11); the lens (2) is mounted in the accommodating part (11). The structure further comprises a circlip (3). The circlip (3) comprises a press part (31) and a clamp part (32). A guide groove (12) is provided on the upper housing (1). A clamp groove (21) is provided on the external peripheral wall of the lens (2). The clamp part (32) is engaged in the clamp groove (21) of the lens (2) along the guide groove (12). The camera module structure is convenient to assemble, and compared with screw connection, adhesive connection and other modes, problems such as vibration, falling-off and fracture would not happen, the imaging quality is good, and the service life is long.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imaging unit that captures an object, a first housing, a second housing that supports the imaging unit and is rotatably supported in a tilt direction with respect to the first housing in order to change an imaging direction of the imaging unit, and a tilt stopper that is in contact with both the first housing and the second housing to regulate rotation of the second housing in the tilt direction with respect to the first housing.

Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing having a plurality of sides defining a housing interior; a first outer lens disposed on a first side of the housing; a second outer lens disposed on a second side of the housing; an image sensor in the housing interior, the image sensor having first and second capture regions; an optical divider in the housing interior, the optical divider configured to (i) direct light from the first outer lens along a first optical path, and (ii) direct light from the second outer lens along a second optical path; and a lens assembly between the optical divider and the image sensor, the lens assembly configured to (i) focus light received along the first optical path onto the first capture region of the image sensor, and (ii) focus light received along the second optical path onto the second capture region of the image sensor.

Abstract: A camera system with six faces and a front housing is configured to capture images and audio content from external the camera body. The camera system includes an interior audio assembly protected from external environments by a waterproof membrane. The camera system includes drainage ports on the bottom face and the left face of the camera system to encourage moisture to drain from the system. A first drainage channel couples the internal audio assembly to the first drainage port on left face of the camera system and a second drainage channel couples the drainage port on the left face of the camera system to the drainage port on the bottom face of the camera system. A third drainage channel exists between the front face of the camera system and the front housing, the third drainage channel coupling the first and second drainage channels.

Abstract: A device for viewing and/or illuminating a target surface in an evacuated chamber having condensable vapor therein, the device comprising: a first section with a through hole having a first end with a first opening and a second end with a second opening; and a second section having a chamber comprising a first portion with a first opening, a second portion with a second opening and a gas inlet, where the second opening is covered with a first window, said first section is attached with the first end to the first portion of the chamber allowing free passage between the chamber and the first section, said gas inlet is connectable to a gas reservoir for feeding a gas into the chamber for prohibiting the first window in the chamber for being contaminated of the condensable vapor.

Abstract: A medical observation system according to the present invention includes: an observation optical system configured to guide an observation light from a subject; an imaging unit configured to receive an observation light from the observation optical system and generate an image signal; and an image processing unit configured to apply signal processing to the image signal generated by the imaging unit, wherein the image processing unit includes a filter detection unit configured to detect, based on a signal value of a color which includes a wavelength band of a specific light in a preset wavelength band of the image signal, whether or not an observation-side filter for cutting the specific light is disposed on an optical path of the observation light.

Abstract: A magnetic webcam mounting assembly apparatus and method of use are disclosed herein for positioning a movable webcam connected to a computer relative to a screen display of the computer while imaging a user in select, reciprocal viewing alignment with the screen display. The magnetic webcam mounting assembly comprises a magnetic base and a connector assembly. The magnetic base includes a magnetic base coupling assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector assembly body having a first end of the connector assembly body and a second end of the connector assembly body. The connector assembly further includes a base connector assembly attached to the first end of the connector assembly body and configured to couple with the magnetic base coupling assembly. The connector assembly finally includes a webcam connector assembly attached to a second end of the connector assembly body and configured to mount the movable webcam.

Abstract: A locking assembly configured to lock a vehicle control radar with respect to a support, including a first plate which is configured to be fixedly mounted on one of the support and the vehicle control radar and which has a first face; a second plate configured to be fixedly mounted on the other one of the vehicle control radar and the support, the second plate including a second face configured to be placed facing the first face of the first plate; an end stop configured to prevent the first plate from moving in translation with respect to the second plate in a first direction along a locking direction; and a lock which is separate from the end stop and which is movable in translation along the locking direction, the lock being configured to prevent the first plate from moving in translation with respect to the second plate in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: An external scene image captured by an external scene imaging electronic camera attached to a head mounted display (HMD) is projected and displayed onto an image display screen arranged in front of the eyes of the user as a virtual image with a suitable viewing distance corresponding to the visual acuity of the user. At this time, for each object image presented in the virtual image of the external scene image, the virtual image is processed and formatted to add a predetermined degree of binocular disparity and image blur to the virtual image projected and displayed on the right and the left image display screen on the basis of a predetermined converted distance calculated from the real distance of each object. Thus, the user is given a sense of a realistic perspective for the virtual image of the external scene, free of the discomfort or unease.

Abstract: A marker system includes an enclosure with a controller therewithin. Emitters are electrically interfaced to the controller and include visible wavelength emitters and infrared wavelength emitters. The controller is configured to selectively initiate a flow of electric current though the visible wavelength emitters or through the infrared wavelength emitters causing the visible wavelength emitters or the infrared wavelength emitters to emit light and the light passes through the enclosure. There is at least one infrared detector, each of which is electrically interfaced to the controller and each of which is configured to detect infrared light that enters the enclosure. When the controller receives an electrical signal from any of the at least one infrared detector indicating reception of infrared light, the controller emits a signal to warn of the reception of infrared light (e.g., an audible signal, a vibration, a wireless signal, a wired signal).

Abstract: A mobile terminal and camera assembly are provided. The mobile terminal includes a housing and the camera assembly; a through hole is arranged in a frame of the housing; the camera assembly includes a camera, support for installing the camera, motor and push-and-pull rod; the motor is fixed to the housing and electrically coupled to a circuit board of the mobile terminal; the motor has a threaded rod, a first end of the push-and-pull rod has a threaded tube fitting with the threaded rod, the threaded tube is sleeved on the threaded rod, and a second end of the push-and-pull rod is coupled to the support; when the motor is actuated, the threaded rod rotates and drives the push-and-pull rod to advance or retreat along the threaded rod, which driving the support to move, thus the camera is extended out of or retracted into the housing through the through hole.

Abstract: A camera module for a vehicle according to the present invention includes a first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) configured to have an image sensor mounted on its surface; a second PCB configured to supply a power source to the first PCB; an outer shield installed to surround the side of the first and the second PCBs and to shield the first and the second PCBs from electromagnetic interference (EMI); and a plurality of support units disposed at positions where the supports units interfere with the first and the second PCBs of the outer shield and configured to support the first and the second PCBs.

Abstract: A first circuit board includes: at least two supporting portions, where two adjacent supporting portions are movably connected; and a circuit layer formed on each of the supporting portions, where the circuit layers on the two adjacent supporting portions are electrically connected; and where the at least two supporting portions are configured to form a bending region of the circuit board.

Abstract: A fan assembly is disclosed. The fan assembly can include a first support frame. The fan assembly can comprise a shaft assembly having a first end coupled with the first support frame and a second end disposed away from the first end. A second support frame can be coupled with the first support frame and disposed at or over the second end of the shaft assembly. An impeller can have fan blades coupled with a hub, the hub being disposed over the shaft assembly for rotation between the first and second support frames about a longitudinal axis. Transverse loading on the shaft assembly can be controlled by the first and second support frames.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a camera module comprising: a substrate having a first region, a second region, and a first connection portion between the first region and the second region; a lens unit disposed in the first region of the substrate and including a lens holder in which a lens a lens barrel are disposed; a heat sink part disposed adjacent to the lens unit in the first region of the substrate; and a light source element disposed above the heat sink part and disposed in the second region of the substrate, wherein the lens unit is disposed on a first surface of the substrate, the light source element is disposed on a second surface of the substrate, the first connection portion is bent at the side surface of the heat sink part so as to connect the first region and the second region, the first connection portion includes a flexible substrate, and the flexible substrate is disposed between the first surface and the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An optical system is provided. The optical system includes a second optical module for driving a second optical element. The second optical module includes a second immovable part, a second movable part, a second driving assembly, and a second guiding assembly. The second movable part is used for connected to the second optical element. The second movable part is movable relative to the second immovable part. The second driving assembly is used for driving the second movable part to move relative to the second immovable part. The second guiding assembly is used for guiding the second movable part to move relative to the second immovable part in a first dimension.

Abstract: A display panel and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a display panel. The display panel includes a display module, a housing, a first sensor, a first plane mirror, and a second plane mirror. Light from a via hole is reflected by the first plane mirror, is incident on the second plane mirror, and enters the camera opening of the first sensor after being reflected by the second plane mirror.

Abstract: Positioning assemblies for use with a robot include a gimbal assembly having a gimbal's rotational center is positioned directly above a center of gravity of a payload. One or more linear counter masses and/or one or more rotating masses (flywheels) can be provided, and each can include an actuator or brake to control forces acting between the counter masses and/or flywheels and the payload and stabilize the payload during and after movement of the payload with the robot.

Abstract: This encoding device is provided with a control circuit that, on the basis of information relating to the capability to convert the signal form of a sound signal in a decoding device for decoding encoded data of the sound signal, controls the conversion of the signal form of the sound signal, and an encoding circuit that encodes the sound signal in accordance to the conversion control.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes a memory and at least one processor which function as a setting unit configured to make a superimposed recording setting for recording a first display element superimposed on a moving image captured by an image capturing unit, and a control unit configured to perform control to display the first display element superimposed on the moving image captured by the image capturing unit in the superimposed recording setting made by the setting unit, and to display the moving image captured by the image capturing unit without superimposing the first display element on the moving image after completion of the superimposed recording setting made by the setting unit.

Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.

Abstract: A dual-aperture zoom digital camera operable in both still and video modes. The camera includes Wide and Tele imaging sections with respective lens/sensor combinations and image signal processors and a camera controller operatively coupled to the Wide and Tele imaging sections. The Wide and Tele imaging sections provide respective image data. The controller is configured to output, in a zoom-in operation between a lower zoom factor (ZF) value and a higher ZF value, a zoom video output image that includes only Wide image data or only Tele image data, depending on whether a no-switching criterion is fulfilled or not.

Abstract: A clinician station supporting private and secure telemedicine session between an operator and a patient on a remote patient station terminal. The clinician stations comprising a base, an interactive device stand, and a display terminal. The interactive device stand includes an electronic device, a device casing, and an adjustable arm. The display terminal includes a display device, a display casing, and an adjustable arm. The electronic device and the electronic display device are electronically communicable over a network with a cloud based system that is configured to host a medical session between a patient in the patient station terminal and the operator using the clinician station.

Abstract: A photographing module is provided, including a module housing, and a light sensing chip and a light capturing apparatus that are disposed in a cavity of the module housing, where a first light capturing hole and a second light capturing hole are provided on two opposite sides of the module housing, the light capturing apparatus is disposed opposite to each of the first light capturing hole and the second light capturing hole, in a first photographing state, ambient light passing through the second light capturing hole is projected onto the light sensing chip through the light capturing apparatus, and in a second photographing state, ambient light passing through the first light capturing hole is projected onto the light sensing chip through the light capturing apparatus.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present application provides a method and apparatus for preventing heat damage to a thermal imaging camera. The method includes: obtaining a thermal imaging picture of the thermal imaging camera; detecting whether the thermal imaging picture shows that a high-temperature object appears in the picture of the thermal imaging camera; confirming that the thermal imaging picture shows that a high-temperature object appears in the picture, generating a heat damage alarm signal, and closing a baffle if the baffle is not closed currently. In the present application embodiments, after detecting a heat damage alarm signal, that is, after detecting that a high-energy radiating object enters an image picture, the baffle is closed immediately, thereby avoiding the risk of the sensor being permanently burnt due to directly face to the high-energy radiating object.

Abstract: A display device includes a display module and a camera module. The camera module includes a first housing, a second housing and a camera unit. The first housing is movably disposed on the display module. The second housing is separably connected to the first housing. The camera unit is disposed on the second housing. The second housing is able to move with the first housing in relative to the display module, such that the camera unit is exposed from the display module or hidden in the display module. When the second housing is separated from the first housing, the second housing is able to rotate in relative to the first housing, so as to adjust an orientation of the camera unit.

Abstract: A wireless control device includes a power source, one or more sensors, one or more switches, a wireless transceiver circuit, an antenna connected to the wireless transceiver circuit, and a processor communicably coupled to the power source, the one or more sensors, the one or more switches, and the wireless transceiver circuit. The processor receives a data from the one or more sensors or the one or more switches, determines a pre-defined action associated with the data that identifies one or more external devices and one or more tasks, and transmits one or more control signals via the wireless transceiver circuit and the antenna that instruct the identified external device(s) to perform the identified task(s).

Abstract: A method and device are provided for positioning a mounted camera. The device includes a holding element that secures the mounted camera to the device, a wireless linkage at which remote attitude commands representing attitude changes of a remote driver are received, a local controller that interprets the remote attitude commands and generates local attitude commands that move the camera to mimic an orientation of the remote driver, and an attitude sensing element that senses a local attitude of the device. The attitude sensing element includes a gyro, an accelerometer, or a magnetometer, and jitter present in the remote attitude commands is removed and not passed on to the local attitude commands.

Abstract: A detection device includes a photographing unit, a first holding portion holding the photographing unit, a magnet having an attracting face facing a flow space in which fluid flows and opposed to the photographing unit via the flow space, a second holding portion holding the magnet, and a connection portion connected to the second holding portion and having an opening portion.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an imaging element including an imaging surface on which light from a subject is incident; an imaging unit that supports the imaging element in a state where the imaging surface faces forward; a casing including a through hole in a front surface and accommodating the imaging unit in a state where a front side portion of the imaging unit passes through the through hole so as to protrude from the front surface; and an actuator that is provided in the casing and displaces the imaging unit in a direction intersecting a normal direction of the imaging surface. The imaging unit includes a flange portion extending outward from the front side portion of the imaging unit so as to cover at lease part pf a gap between the through hole of the casing and the imaging unit.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a heat generating source; a heat radiating plate that cools the heat generating source; a thermoelectric element that includes a heat absorbing surface in contact with the heat radiating plate and a heat radiating surface different from the heat absorbing surface, and receives supply of electric power to discharge the heat absorbed by the heat absorbing surface from the heat radiating surface; a first heat sink that is in contact with the heat radiating surface of the thermoelectric element and is spaced apart from the heat radiating plate; and a second heat sink that is in contact with the heat radiating plate.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided in the present disclosure. The optical element driving mechanism includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion moves relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion includes a first movable assembly and a second movable assembly. The first movable assembly is connected to a first optical element. The second movable assembly is connected to a second optical element. The first movable assembly and the second movable assembly are movable relative to each other.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device that decreases a width of a bezel, and restricts a decrease in an image quality of an image captured with a camera. The electronic device includes: a displaying unit; and a capture unit arranged on a side opposite a displaying surface of the displaying unit. The capture unit includes: a plurality of photoelectric-conversion units that converts light that has been made to enter through the displaying unit into electricity; and a plurality of polarization elements arranged on a light entering side of at least one photoelectric-conversion unit of the plurality of photoelectric-conversion units.

Abstract: A light condensing device for inspecting the quality inside fruits and vegetables, resolving problems in which manually holding fruits for inspection is inefficient and cannot be used in large-scale fruit packaging production. The device comprises a housing, a halogen lamp, a diaphragm, a plano-convex lens support a first plano-convex lens, a reflector lens fixing plate, a reflector, a plano-convex lens fixing plate, and a second plano-convex lens. The housing is a sealed and non-transparent housing. The halogen lamp is fixedly disposed at a left end of the housing, and extends into an inner portion of the housing. A pluggable diaphragm is disposed at the right side of the halogen lamp, and is used to guide a lighting direction of the halogen lamp. The diaphragm passes through the inner portion of the housing. The plano-convex lens support is fixedly disposed inside the housing at the right side of the diaphragm.

Abstract: A computerized method for detecting a core temperature of a person, the method may include: receiving multiple temperature readings obtained by scanning a temperature sensor across a skin area of a person, the skin area covers at least one blood vessel, to provide multiple temperature readings; the multiple temperature readings include a peak temperature reading; and determining, by a processor, an estimate of the core temperature of the person in response to at least one temperature reading that differs from the peak temperature reading.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional oral scanner. In particular, the present invention comprises: a case which can be drawn in and out of an oral cavity and has an opening formed in a manner such that the shape of the inside of the oral cavity (hereinafter, abbreviated as “image”) is introduced to the inside in the form of light through one end thereof; a pair of lenses disposed inside the case and spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the case so as to pass light incident from one end of the case in different paths; a pair of imaging boards having an imaging sensor for imaging the respective lights transmitted through the pair of lenses and disposed in close contact with a widthwise side wall and the other widthwise side wall of the case; and a pair of light path changing units arranged to change the respective paths of the lights transmitted through the pair of lenses toward the imaging board.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a camera module comprising a front body, a lens, a rear body, a first substrate, an image sensor, a second substrate, a connector and a cover, wherein the cover includes a bottom plate having a hole in which the connector is to be disposed, side plates extending from the bottom plate, and pressing unit disposed at the bottom plate and elastically supporting the connector, the connector includes a first surface facing the inner surface of the bottom plate of the cover, and a second surface extending from the first surface and disposed in the hole, and the pressing unit includes a first pressing part for pressing the first surface of the connector, and a second pressing part for pressing the second surface of the connector.

Abstract: A folded lens system that includes lenses with refractive power and two light folding elements such as prisms. A first lens on a first axis refracts light to a first folding element. The first folding element redirects the light from the first axis onto a second axis on which one or more lenses are arranged. The lenses on the second axis refract the light to a second folding element. The second folding element redirects the light onto a third axis on which a sensor is disposed. The lens system may include a front aperture. The sensor may be moved on the third axis to provide autofocusing, or alternatively the lens system may include one or more optical actuators that provide autofocusing. The lens system may have a low F-number (<=2.8), and may have a 35 mm equivalent focal length in the medium to long telephoto range.

Abstract: An image processing method comprises: performing a spectral analysis of a HDR image (220) to determine whether the HDR image (220) comprises spectral components indicative of a lighting of the scene by a modulated light source; analysing meta-data associated with a set of component images (221) for the HDR image to determine a difference between meta-data for one component image of the set and meta-data for at least one other component image of the set, any difference being indicative of an artefact caused by illumination of the scene by a modulated light source; combining a result of the spectral analysis and the meta-data analysis to provide an indication that illumination of the scene by a modulated light source is causing a visible artefact in at least one of the HDR images; and changing a HDR operating mode of the image processing system (200) accordingly.

Abstract: A retractable assembly includes a fixed frame, a movable frame and a plurality of first balls. The fixed frame has an accommodation portion and a plurality of guiding portions. The guiding portions are connected to the accommodation portion. The movable frame is at least partially located in the accommodation portion. The first balls are movably located in the guiding portions, and the movable frame is connected to the fixed frame via the first balls.

Abstract: Systems comprising a folded camera that includes a lens module with a native aperture, the lens module having a height HM, an adaptive aperture located between the native aperture and an optical path folding element, and an adaptive aperture forming mechanism for forming the adaptive aperture, wherein the adaptive aperture forming mechanism has a height HAA not larger than HM, and methods of using same. In various embodiments, the adaptive aperture forming mechanism includes an actuator and at least one pair of blades operative to be moved by the actuator to a plurality of positions to form the adaptive aperture.