公开(公告)号：US07573011B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11888979

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Klaus Raschke ,  Alexander Raschke ,  John Toor

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Klaus Raschke ,  Alexander Raschke ,  John Toor

IPC: G02B7/04

CPC classification number: G03B3/10 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G03B13/30 ,  G03B13/34 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: An optical module includes a first optics group, a second optics group, and an image sensor, wherein the first optics group and second optics group are configured to provide an image having a focus and a magnification to the image sensor. In some embodiments of the present invention, a first optics assembly includes a first optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a first lead screw so that translation of the first lead screw results in translation of the first optics group along an axis of the first lead screw, a first actuator for rotating the first lead screw; and a first sensing target configured to permit detection of rotation of the first lead screw. In some embodiments of the present invention a second optics assembly includes a second optics group coupled to a threaded portion of a second lead screw so that translation of the second lead screw results in translation of the second optics group along an axis of the second lead screw, a second actuator for rotating the second lead screw, and second means for sensing configured to detect rotation of the second lead screw.

Abstract translation: 光学模块包括第一光学组，第二光学组和图像传感器，其中第一光学组和第二光学组被配置为向图像传感器提供具有焦点和放大率的图像。 在本发明的一些实施例中，第一光学组件包括耦合到第一导螺杆的螺纹部分的第一光学组，使得第一导螺杆的平移导致第一光学组沿着第一导线的轴线的平移 螺杆，用于旋转第一导螺杆的第一致动器; 以及被配置为允许检测第一导螺杆的旋转的第一感测对象。 在本发明的一些实施例中，第二光学组件包括耦合到第二导螺杆的螺纹部分的第二光学组，使得第二导螺杆的平移导致第二光学组沿着第二导螺杆的轴线的平移 用于旋转第二导螺杆的第二致动器和用于检测构造成检测第二导螺杆旋转的感测的第二装置。

公开(公告)号：USD356295S

公开(公告)日：1995-03-14

申请号：US010440

申请日：1993-07-07

Applicant: Thomas M. Shoda ,  John Toor

Designer： Thomas M. Shoda ,  John Toor

公开(公告)号：US08891006B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13338756

申请日：2011-12-28

Applicant: Bahram Afshari ,  John Toor ,  Samuel Wennyann Ho

Inventor： Bahram Afshari ,  John Toor ,  Samuel Wennyann Ho

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/2257

Abstract: A wafer level camera module can be easily connected to a host device via mounting surface contacts. The module includes an electrically controllable active optical element and a flexible printed circuit that provides electrical connection between the optical element and surface conductors on a mounting surface of the module. The surface conductors can be a group of solder balls, and the module can have another group of solder balls that make connection to another electrical component of the module, such as an image sensor. All of the solder balls can be coplanar in a predetermined grid pattern, and all of the components of the device can be surrounded by a housing such that the camera module is an easily mounted ball grid array type package.

Abstract translation: 晶片级相机模块可以通过安装表面触点轻松连接到主机设备。 该模块包括电可控有源光学元件和柔性印刷电路，其在模块的安装表面上的光学元件和表面导体之间提供电连接。 表面导体可以是一组焊球，并且该模块可以具有另一组焊球，其与诸如图像传感器的模块的另一电气部件连接。 所有的焊球可以以预定的格栅图案共面，并且装置的所有部件都可以被壳体包围，使得相机模块是容易安装的球栅阵列型封装。

公开(公告)号：US08854527B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13318440

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Bahram Afshari ,  John Toor ,  Samuel Wennyann Ho ,  Peter Clark

Inventor： Bahram Afshari ,  John Toor ,  Samuel Wennyann Ho ,  Peter Clark

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: An electrically controllable optical lens apparatus makes use of fixed lenses and an active optical element together in a lens enclosure. The enclosure may be a barrel structure that is easily mounted to a camera device having an image sensor. The active optical element, such as a tunable liquid crystal lens, receives an electrical signal from the camera device via electrical conductors integral with the lens enclosure that provide electrical pathways between the active element on the interior of the enclosure and surface contacts on the camera device. The enclosure may be a two-piece structure, and the electrical conductors may be attached to either piece of the structure. The lens enclosure may also be threaded for attachment to the camera device. The electrical conductors may also use spring loaded contact portions or molded interconnect devices.

Abstract translation: 电可控光学透镜装置将透镜外壳中的固定透镜和有源光学元件一起使用。 外壳可以是容易地安装到具有图像传感器的相机装置的筒结构。 有源光学元件，例如可调谐液晶透镜，经由与透镜外壳成一体的电导体从相机装置接收电信号，该电导体提供在外壳内部的有源元件与相机装置上的表面触点之间的电通路 。 外壳可以是两件式结构，并且电导体可以附接到结构的任一片。 透镜外壳也可以被螺纹连接到相机装置。 电导体还可以使用弹簧加载的接触部分或模制的互连装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070077051A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11242646

申请日：2005-10-03

Applicant: John Toor ,  Elaine Bogue ,  Ellen Cargill ,  Kraig Clark

Inventor： John Toor ,  Elaine Bogue ,  Ellen Cargill ,  Kraig Clark

IPC: G02B7/04 ,  G03B13/00

CPC classification number: G03B3/00 ,  G02B7/04 ,  G02B13/0015 ,  G03B3/02 ,  G03B13/18 ,  G03B17/12 ,  G03B17/28 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: A novel micro camera module that is manually adjustable between a close-up mode and an infinite mode includes a lens assembly adjustably mounted within a sleeve that is adjustably mounted into a housing. In a particular embodiment the sleeve includes a channel (cam groove) that is engaged by a plurality of pins fixed to the housing. Further, a biasing member is disposed between the sleeve and the housing such that an upward force will enable the pins to firmly engage the lower portion of the channel. In a more particular embodiment, the channel defines two detents that secure the sleeve into predetermined positions with respect to the housing. In an even more particular embodiment, the channel is sloped such that upon rotation of the sleeve, the distance between the lens assembly and an image capture device is changed. In another particular embodiment, the camera module includes an electrical mode detecting switch that is indicative of the position of the camera module.

Abstract translation: 在特写模式和无限模式之间可手动调节的新颖微型相机模块包括可调节地安装在可调节地安装到壳体中的套筒内的透镜组件。 在特定实施例中，套筒包括通过固定到壳体的多个销接合的通道（凸轮槽）。 此外，偏置构件设置在套筒和壳体之间，使得向上的力将使销能够牢固地接合通道的下部。 在更具体的实施例中，通道限定了将套筒相对于壳体固定到预定位置的两个棘爪。 在更具体的实施例中，通道是倾斜的，使得在套筒旋转时，透镜组件和图像捕获装置之间的距离被改变。 在另一特定实施例中，相机模块包括指示相机模块的位置的电模式检测开关。

公开(公告)号：US5369857A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-06

申请号：US986915

申请日：1992-12-08

Applicant: Jim Sacherman ,  John Toor

Inventor： Jim Sacherman ,  John Toor

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R31/00

CPC classification number: H04R5/0335 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R2201/107 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: A telephone headset uses extruded thermoplastic with a pair of embedded steel wires to make the headband and microphone boom. The extrusion is formed by feeding the two wires through the extruding die along with the hot plastic. The two wires serve to stiffen the extrusion and also as electrical conductors. The material is cut to length and joined to earphones, microphones and telephone cable to make the headset; the two wires conduct the sound signals to the earphone distal the telephone cable attachment. The extrusion material retains a twist, which allows for angular adjustment of the earphones. A hinge and spring cant the headphone inward at the bottom for greater comfort, and to adjust the angle to the user's head. In a second embodiment, one of the wires is removed after extrusion to leave a tunnel through the extruded material. Small electrical leads can be passed through the tunnel, and the remaining wire remains as a stiffener. The fine leads allow rotation of the boom about the earphone or headband without the need for a complicated electrical connection.

Abstract translation: 电话耳机使用挤出的热塑性塑料与一对嵌入式钢丝制成头带和麦克风吊杆。 通过将两根丝线与热塑料一起通过挤出模具进行挤出而形成挤出。 两条线用于加强挤出物，也用作电导体。 将材料切割成长度，并连接到耳机，麦克风和电话线以制造耳机; 两根电线将声音信号传送到远离电话线附件的耳机。 挤出材料保持扭转，这允许耳机的角度调节。 铰链和弹簧可以将耳机向下靠近底部，以获得更大的舒适度，并调整与用户头部的角度。 在第二实施例中，在挤出之后移除其中一条电​​线以留下通过挤压材料的隧道。 小电导线可以通过隧道，剩余的电线保持为加强件。 精细的引线允许吊杆围绕耳机或头带旋转，而不需要复杂的电连接。