发明授权
US08432485B1 Optimized designs for embedding webcam modules with superior image quality in electronics displays
有权
优化的设计,用于在电子显示屏中嵌入具有卓越图像质量的网络摄像头模块
- 专利标题: Optimized designs for embedding webcam modules with superior image quality in electronics displays
- 专利标题(中): 优化的设计,用于在电子显示屏中嵌入具有卓越图像质量的网络摄像头模块
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申请号: US12338602申请日: 2008-12-18
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公开(公告)号: US08432485B1公开(公告)日: 2013-04-30
- 发明人: Mark Martinez , Ali Moayer , Kenneth Ling , Philippe Depallens
- 申请人: Mark Martinez , Ali Moayer , Kenneth Ling , Philippe Depallens
- 申请人地址: CH Morges
- 专利权人: Logitech Europe S.A.
- 当前专利权人: Logitech Europe S.A.
- 当前专利权人地址: CH Morges
- 代理机构: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- 主分类号: H04N5/225
- IPC分类号: H04N5/225 ; G03B13/00
摘要:
The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.