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：US08083421B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12624266

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck

IPC: G03B9/00 ,  G03B9/08

CPC classification number: G03B9/10 ,  G03B9/14 ,  G03B9/24 ,  G03B9/26 ,  G03B17/02

Abstract: A miniature camera module comprising: a module frame comprising a surface with a conduit passing through the surface, thereby allowing light to pass through the surface via the conduit; a first blade coupled to the module frame and configured to rotate about a first axis between an open position and a closed position, wherein the first blade does not eclipse the conduit at all when in the open position and the first blade at least partially eclipses the conduit when in the closed position; a first solenoid coupled to the module frame; and a first pin coupled to the first solenoid, wherein an actuation of the first solenoid causes the first pin to rotate the first blade from the open position to the closed position. In some embodiments, the module includes additional blades, solenoids and pins.

Abstract translation: 一种微型相机模块，包括：模块框架，包括具有穿过所述表面的导管的表面，从而允许光通过所述导管穿过所述表面; 第一叶片，其联接到所述模块框架并且构造成围绕第一轴线在打开位置和关闭位置之间旋转，其中当所述第一叶片处于所述打开位置时，所述第一叶片完全不会蚀刻所述导管，并且所述第一叶片至少部分地偏离所述第一叶片 处于关闭位置的导管; 耦合到模块框架的第一螺线管; 以及耦合到所述第一螺线管的第一销，其中所述第一螺线管的致动使所述第一销将所述第一刀片从所述打开位置旋转到所述关闭位置。 在一些实施例中，该模块包括附加的叶片，螺线管和销。

公开(公告)号：US07590505B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11888939

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Wolfram Grziwa ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Klaus Raschke

Inventor： Wolfram Grziwa ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Klaus Raschke

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G03B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/102 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods of position sensing that use a sensing target with a pattern of features thereupon, and to positioning modules and systems that position functional elements using such position sensing systems. A position sensing system includes an encoding module and a processing module. The encoding module has an active encoding region through which the sensing target is configured to move. Further, the encoding module is configured to generate a signal based on a portion of the sensing target within the active encoding region. The active encoding region has a dimension greater than the average critical dimension of the pattern of features. The processing module is configured to convert the signal generated into a position data based on an input range condition and an initial position condition.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及使用具有其特征图案的感测对象的位置感测的系统和方法，以及使用这种位置感测系统定位功能元件的模块和系统。 位置感测系统包括编码模块和处理模块。 编码模块具有活动编码区域，感测目标通过该区域被配置为移动。 此外，编码模块被配置为基于活动编码区域内的感测对象的一部分来生成信号。 活动编码区域的尺寸大于特征图案的平均临界尺寸。 处理模块被配置为基于输入范围条件和初始位置条件将生成的信号转换为位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US07531773B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11514811

申请日：2006-09-01

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

IPC: G02B7/04

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G01D5/3473 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  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 rotation 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 rotation 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，使得第一导螺杆的旋转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，使得第二导螺杆的旋转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：US20080279545A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12150874

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck

IPC: G03B9/20

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G03B9/10 ,  G03B9/14 ,  G03B9/24 ,  G03B9/26

Abstract: The present invention is a miniature camera module for use in miniature camera applications. It is an object of the present invention to provide the miniature camera module with solenoid controlled blades in order to alter the amount and quality of light passing through a conduit disposed on the surface of the module. In some embodiments of the present invention, the blade comprises a shutter to completely block light. In other embodiments, the blade comprises an aperture, a neutral-density filter, a monochromatic filter, and the like. In some embodiments of the present invention, the miniature camera module is positioned within a more elaborate miniature camera chassis.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于微型照相机应用的微型相机模块。 本发明的目的是提供具有螺线管控制的叶片的微型相机模块，以便改变通过设置在模块表面上的导管的光量和质量。 在本发明的一些实施例中，刀片包括完全阻挡光的快门。 在其它实施例中，刀片包括孔，中性密度滤光片，单色滤光片等。 在本发明的一些实施例中，微型相机模块位于更精细的微型相机底盘内。

公开(公告)号：US06330400B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09493355

申请日：2000-01-28

Applicant: Wilfried Bittner ,  Steve Buescher ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Alex Raschke ,  Klaus Raschke ,  Ken Heglund

Inventor： Wilfried Bittner ,  Steve Buescher ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Alex Raschke ,  Klaus Raschke ,  Ken Heglund

IPC: G03B1700

CPC classification number: H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: A compact through-the-lens digital camera comprising an objective lens unit, an image sensing device, an internal display device, an eye lens unit, an optical system, control and processing circuitry, function select controls, and an external interface. The optical system is switchable between an image framing mode optical path, wherein light is directed from the objective lens unit to the eye lens unit, an image capture mode optical path, wherein light is directed from the objective lens unit to the image sensing device, and an image review mode optical path, wherein light is directed from the display device to the eye lens unit. The control and processing circuitry switches the optical system between the image framing mode optical path, the image capture mode optical path and the image review mode optical path and controls the image capture, processing, storage and display on the display device, the operation of the zoom and auto focus functions and function select controls and external communication through the external interface.

Abstract translation: 包括物镜单元，图像感测装置，内部显示装置，眼睛透镜单元，光学系统，控制和处理电路，功能选择控制和外部接口的紧凑型透镜数字照相机。 光学系统可以在其中光从物镜单元引导到眼睛透镜单元的图像框架模式光路之间切换，其中光从物镜单元被引导到图像感测装置， 以及图像检查模式光路，其中光从显示装置引导到眼睛透镜单元。 控制和处理电路在图像成帧模式光路，图像捕获模式光路和图像审查模式光路之间切换光学系统，并且控制显示装置上的图像捕获，处理，存储和显示， 缩放和自动对焦功能和功能选择控件和通过外部接口的外部通信。

公开(公告)号：US08674288B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13049803

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Ian B. Hanson ,  Paul F. Bente, IV ,  Jacques L. Favreau ,  Lothar Westerweck

Inventor： Ian B. Hanson ,  Paul F. Bente, IV ,  Jacques L. Favreau ,  Lothar Westerweck

IPC: G01D5/34 ,  G01D5/36 ,  G01B11/14 ,  H03M1/22

CPC classification number: G01D5/34 ,  G01D11/30 ,  H02K11/22 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A motor may be configured to drive a drive shaft and an engagement member supported on the drive shaft. A detectable feature comprising a rotary member may be supported on the drive shaft such that movement of the drive shaft by the motor changes a state of the detectable feature. At least one sensor may be arranged to detect the state of the detectable feature. Circuitry may be configured to provide a signal in response to a change in the state of the detectable feature detected by the at least one sensor.

Abstract translation: 马达可以构造成驱动驱动轴和支撑在驱动轴上的接合构件。 包括旋转构件的可检测特征可以被支撑在驱动轴上，使得驱动轴由电动机的移动改变可检测特征的状态。 可以布置至少一个传感器以检测可检测特征的状态。 电路可以被配置为响应于由至少一个传感器检测到的可检测特征的状态的变化来提供信号。

公开(公告)号：US08564715B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13204564

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B7/02

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G01D5/3473 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  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 rotation 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 rotation 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，使得第一导螺杆的旋转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，使得第二导螺杆的旋转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：US08018528B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12317132

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa ,  Russel L. Moore

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G01D5/3473 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  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 rotation 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 rotation 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，使得第一导螺杆的旋转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，使得第二导螺杆的旋转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：US20100325883A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12873995

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Albert Chua ,  Abhijit Limaye

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Albert Chua ,  Abhijit Limaye

IPC: H05K3/30

CPC classification number: G03B17/28 ,  G03B2217/002 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing ultra-compact camera modules, adjusting them, post production, to precise focal point settings, and sealing the precisely aligned assembly to maintain the focal point. Also, the invention specifically relates to ultra-compact camera module apparatuses.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造超小型相机模块的方法，调整它们，后期制作，到精确的焦点设置，以及密封精确对准的组件以保持焦点。 此外，本发明具体涉及超小型相机模块装置。