公开(公告)号：US09769389B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14871720

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Shashank Sharma ,  Simon S. Lee

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G02B7/09 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  G02B7/09 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23287

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first camera unit of a multifunction device for capturing a first image of a first visual field includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package. A second camera unit includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package. The second camera unit includes a second central magnet array situated along the axis between the first optics package of the first camera unit and the second optics package of the second camera unit. In some embodiments, the second central magnet array includes a second central upper magnet having a first polarity and a second central lower magnet having a polarity antiparallel to the first polarity. In some embodiments, the second camera unit includes a second distal magnet array situated opposite the second central magnet array with respect to the second optics package of the second camera unit.

公开(公告)号：US09681053B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14628075

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Douglas S. Brodie ,  Yoshiyuki Takase

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B27/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 ,  G02B27/646 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23248 ,  H04N5/23258

Abstract: In some embodiments, an image sensor mechanically coupled to a base of a camera module. A coil assembly is mechanically coupled to the base of the camera module. The coil assembly includes terminals for connections to respective ones of coils through leads routed through thin areas leading to coil housings. The coils include optical image stabilization coils mounted perpendicular to the image sensor on each of a plurality of faces of the camera actuator module.

公开(公告)号：US20170094182A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14871720

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Shashank Sharma ,  Simon S. Lee

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G02B7/09 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  G02B7/09 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23287

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first camera unit of a multifunction device for capturing a first image of a first visual field includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package. A second camera unit includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package. The second camera unit includes a second central magnet array situated along the axis between the first optics package of the first camera unit and the second optics package of the second camera unit. In some embodiments, the second central magnet array includes a second central upper magnet having a first polarity and a second central lower magnet having a polarity antiparallel to the first polarity. In some embodiments, the second camera unit includes a second distal magnet array situated opposite the second central magnet array with respect to the second optics package of the second camera unit.

公开(公告)号：US09591215B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

申请号：US14852336

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Ihtesham H. Chowdhury ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Jeffrey Nathan Gleason

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems and methods for using or manufacturing a camera enclosure or mobile device that includes a thermally conductive camera module, such as having a minimum thermal conductivity of 200 watts per meter Kelvin (W/mK), that enhances heat transfer between a stiffener and cap of the enclosure. This allows heat produced by the camera to be conducted forward, away from the bottom of the stiffener, through the stiffener, and to the top of can so that the bottom of the stiffener does not heat to a high temperature, components of the device or an outer surface of a cover of the device near the bottom of the stiffener. This substantially increases the time before or avoids having the temperature of outer surface reach a high temperature, such as one that will be uncomfortable to the user. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于使用或制造相机外壳或移动设备的装置，系统和方法，其包括导热相机模块，例如具有200瓦/米开尔文（W / mK）的最小热导率，其增强热量 在外壳的加强件和盖子之间传递。 这允许相机产生的热量向前传导，远离加强件的底部，通过加强件，并且到达顶部，使得加强件的底部不会加热到高温，装置的部件或 该装置的盖的外表面靠近加强件的底部。 这大大增加了外表面的温度达到高温之前的时间，或者避免了使用者不舒适的高温。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20160073028A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14478930

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey N. Gleason ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Scott W. Miller

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B27/64

CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B27/646 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: Some embodiments include an optics assembly. In some embodiments, the optics assembly includes an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus on one or more axes orthogonal to an optical axis of the optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus, each wire of the plurality of wires being substantially parallel to the optical axis of the optics component. Some embodiments include a base assembly component or substrate having an upper surface plane and a lower surface plane. In some embodiments, one or more terminations are disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the terminations are located beyond the upper surface plane of the base assembly component.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括光学组件。 在一些实施例中，光学组件包括光学部件。 在一些实施例中，光学组件配置成在与光学部件的光轴正交的一个或多个轴上的装置内移动。 在一些实施例中，光学组件由设备的基座部件上的多根电线悬挂，多条导线中的每条导线基本上平行于光学部件的光轴。 一些实施例包括具有上表面平面和下表面平面的基座组件部件或基板。 在一些实施例中，一个或多个终端设置在多根电线周围。 在一些实施例中，终端位于基座组件部件的上表面之外。