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公开(公告)号:US09632327B2
公开(公告)日:2017-04-25
申请号:US15068398
申请日:2016-03-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan , Richard J. Topliss , Steven Webster
IPC: G03B19/12 , G02B27/64 , G02B13/00 , H04N5/232 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G02B7/10 , G02B7/182 , G02B26/08 , H04N5/225
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1828 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B26/0816 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G03B2205/0023 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23296
Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.
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公开(公告)号:US20150092102A1
公开(公告)日:2015-04-02
申请号:US14042550
申请日:2013-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan
CPC classification number: G02B5/08 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2259 , H04N5/238
Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing images are disclosed. An image capture device includes two or more apertures for directing light to an image sensor device. In some embodiments, each of the apertures admits light from a different direction relative to the image sensor device. Some embodiments include one or more electrically switchable mirror elements configured for directing light from at least one of the one or more apertures to the image sensor. Upon application of a first signal, a first electrically switchable mirror element enters a reflective mode for reflecting light from a first aperture of the one or more apertures to the image sensor device. Upon application of a second signal, the first electrically switchable mirror element enters a transmissive mode for transmitting light from a second aperture of the one or more apertures to the image sensor device.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于捕获图像的系统和方法。 图像捕获装置包括用于将光引导到图像传感器装置的两个或更多个孔。 在一些实施例中,每个孔允许来自相对于图像传感器装置的不同方向的光。 一些实施例包括被配置为将来自一个或多个孔中的至少一个的光引导到图像传感器的一个或多个电可开关镜子元件。 在施加第一信号时,第一电可切换镜元件进入用于将来自一个或多个孔的第一孔的光反射到图像传感器装置的反射模式。 在施加第二信号时,第一电可切换镜元件进入用于将光从一个或多个孔的第二孔传输到图像传感器装置的透射模式。
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公开(公告)号:US09641733B1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-02
申请号:US14477604
申请日:2014-09-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Richard J. Topliss , Richard H. Tsai , Ning Y. Chan
IPC: H04N5/335 , H04N9/04 , H01L31/0232 , H04N5/225
CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2258
Abstract: In some embodiments, a camera includes a first image sensor attached to a first ceramic substrate, a second image sensor attached to a second ceramic substrate, and a lens system including a set of lens elements serving both the first image sensor and the second image sensor, and a color-splitting component along an optical path between the lens system and the image sensors. The color-splitting component separates the light into a first set of wavelengths directed to the first image sensor and a second set of wavelengths directed to the second image sensor.
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公开(公告)号:US20150177524A1
公开(公告)日:2015-06-25
申请号:US14639870
申请日:2015-03-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Steven Webster , Ning Y. Chan
CPC classification number: G02B27/1013 , G02B13/009 , G02B15/177 , G02B27/149 , G02B27/646 , G03B17/17 , G03B33/12 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23248 , H04N5/23296 , H04N2209/049
Abstract: A digital camera component is described that has a light splitter cube having an entrance face to receive incident light from a camera scene. The cube splits the incident light into first, second, and third color components that emerge from the cube through a first face, a second face, and a third face of the cube, respectively. First, second, and third image sensors are provided, each being positioned to receive a respective one of the color components that emerge from the first, second, and third faces of the cube. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种数字照相机部件,其具有具有入射面的分光立方体,以接收来自相机场景的入射光。 立方体将入射光分解成从立方体通过第一面,第二面和立方体的第三面分别出现的第一,第二和第三颜色分量。 提供第一,第二和第三图像传感器,每个传感器被定位成接收从立方体的第一,第二和第三面出现的相应的一个颜色分量。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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公开(公告)号:US20150042870A1
公开(公告)日:2015-02-12
申请号:US14043655
申请日:2013-10-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan , Richard J. Topliss , Steven Webster
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1828 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B26/0816 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G03B2205/0023 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23296
Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.
Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括图像传感器和变焦透镜组件,其包括被布置成彼此独立地移动的多个可移动透镜元件。 在一些实施例中,多个可移动透镜元件共享光轴。 一些实施例包括用于将光引入微型照相机的透镜和镜组件。 透镜和反射镜组件包括折叠的光学装置,使得光通过具有与多个可移动透镜元件正交的第一透镜的光轴的第一透镜进入透镜和反射镜组件。 透镜和反射镜组件包括用于折叠从第一透镜的光轴到多个可移动透镜元件的光轴的光路的反射镜,并且透镜和反射镜组件还包括用于使反射镜倾斜的致动器。
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公开(公告)号:US11347076B2
公开(公告)日:2022-05-31
申请号:US16926541
申请日:2020-07-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan , Richard J. Topliss , Steven Webster
IPC: G02B7/182 , G02B27/64 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , H04N5/232 , G02B7/10 , G02B26/08 , H04N5/225 , G02B13/00 , H02K33/12
Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.
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公开(公告)号:US10712581B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-14
申请号:US16231054
申请日:2018-12-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan , Richard J. Topliss , Steven Webster
IPC: G02B27/64 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , H04N5/232 , G02B7/10 , G02B7/182 , G02B26/08 , H04N5/225 , G02B13/00 , H02K33/12
Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.
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公开(公告)号:US09465221B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-11
申请号:US14639870
申请日:2015-03-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Steven Webster , Ning Y. Chan
IPC: G02B27/10 , G02B27/14 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/232 , G03B33/12 , G02B15/177 , G03B17/17 , G02B13/00 , G02B27/64
CPC classification number: G02B27/1013 , G02B13/009 , G02B15/177 , G02B27/149 , G02B27/646 , G03B17/17 , G03B33/12 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23248 , H04N5/23296 , H04N2209/049
Abstract: A digital camera component is described that has a light splitter cube having an entrance face to receive incident light from a camera scene. The cube splits the incident light into first, second, and third color components that emerge from the cube through a first face, a second face, and a third face of the cube, respectively. First, second, and third image sensors are provided, each being positioned to receive a respective one of the color components that emerge from the first, second, and third faces of the cube. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号:US09335452B2
公开(公告)日:2016-05-10
申请号:US14042550
申请日:2013-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan
CPC classification number: G02B5/08 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2259 , H04N5/238
Abstract: Systems and methods for capturing images are disclosed. An image capture device includes two or more apertures for directing light to an image sensor device. In some embodiments, each of the apertures admits light from a different direction relative to the image sensor device. Some embodiments include one or more electrically switchable mirror elements configured for directing light from at least one of the one or more apertures to the image sensor. Upon application of a first signal, a first electrically switchable mirror element enters a reflective mode for reflecting light from a first aperture of the one or more apertures to the image sensor device. Upon application of a second signal, the first electrically switchable mirror element enters a transmissive mode for transmitting light from a second aperture of the one or more apertures to the image sensor device.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于捕获图像的系统和方法。 图像捕获装置包括用于将光引导到图像传感器装置的两个或更多个孔。 在一些实施例中,每个孔允许来自相对于图像传感器装置的不同方向的光。 一些实施例包括被配置为将来自一个或多个孔中的至少一个的光引导到图像传感器的一个或多个电可开关镜子元件。 在施加第一信号时,第一电可切换镜元件进入用于将来自一个或多个孔的第一孔的光反射到图像传感器装置的反射模式。 在施加第二信号时,第一电可切换镜元件进入用于将光从一个或多个孔的第二孔传输到图像传感器装置的透射模式。
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公开(公告)号:US20170227785A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-10
申请号:US15495835
申请日:2017-04-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ning Y. Chan , Richard J. Topliss , Steven Webster
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/102 , G02B7/1828 , G02B13/0065 , G02B13/009 , G02B26/0816 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G03B2205/0023 , H02K33/12 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/23258 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23287 , H04N5/23296
Abstract: Some embodiments include an image sensor and a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of movable lens elements arranged to be moved independent of one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of movable lens elements share an optical axis. Some embodiments include a lens and mirror assembly for admitting light to the miniature camera. The lens and mirror assembly includes a folded optics arrangement such that light enters the lens and mirror assembly through a first lens with an optical axis of the first lens orthogonal to the plurality of moveable lens elements. The lens and mirror assembly includes a mirror for folding the path of light from the optical axis of the first lens to the optical axis of the plurality of movable lens elements, and the lens and mirror assembly further includes an actuator for tilting the mirror.
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