Auto-focus and zoom module with vibrational actuator and position sensing method

    公开(公告)号:US07623301B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-24

    申请号:US12287469

    申请日:2008-10-08

    IPC分类号: G02B15/14 G02B7/02

    CPC分类号: G02B7/102 H02N2/026 H02N2/04

    摘要: Systems for positioning a functional element, such as an optical lens, include a housing, a primary guide pin coupled to the housing, a functional group that includes the functional element, and a vibrational actuator assembly. The functional group is movably coupled with the primary guide pin and includes a first friction surface and a second friction surface. The first and second friction surfaces are oriented relative to one another at one of an obtuse angle and a straight angle. The vibrational actuator assembly is substantially registered relative to the housing and includes a first drive element and a second drive element. The first drive element is configured to interact with the first friction surface and the second drive element is configured to interact with the second friction surface. The vibrational actuator assembly operates to translate the functional group. Some embodiments include position sensing elements configured to detect position(s) of the functional element(s), and control system(s) configured to operate the actuators based on feedback from the position sensing system(s).

    Zoom module using rotational actuator with anti-lock feature, even force distribution and shock damage prevention methods
    22.
    发明申请
    Zoom module using rotational actuator with anti-lock feature, even force distribution and shock damage prevention methods 失效
    变焦模块采用旋转执行器,具有防锁功能,均匀的力分布和防冲击损坏的预防方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080074528A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-27

    申请号:US11888979

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 G03B13/30 G03B17/08

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Auto-focus and zoom module
    23.
    发明申请
    Auto-focus and zoom module 有权
    自动对焦和变焦模块

    公开(公告)号:US20070053672A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-08

    申请号:US11514811

    申请日:2006-09-01

    IPC分类号: G03B17/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Image capture device door mechanism
    24.
    发明授权
    Image capture device door mechanism 失效
    图像采集装置门机构

    公开(公告)号:US06805499B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-19

    申请号:US10669061

    申请日:2003-09-23

    IPC分类号: G03B1700

    CPC分类号: G03B17/02

    摘要: A door opening mechanism for an image capture device is provided which translates non-linear motion into a linear motion used to open or close the lens door. In one particular embodiment, rotary motion is translated to the linear up and down motion of the lens door. In another embodiment, the pendular motion of a door control grip is translated to the linear up and down motion of the lens door.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于图像捕获装置的门打开机构,其将非线性运动转换成用于打开或关闭镜头门的直线运动。 在一个具体实施例中,旋转运动被转换成透镜门的线性上下运动。 在另一个实施例中,门控制手柄的摆动运动被转换成镜片门的线性上下运动。

    SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING AN OPTICS ASSEMBLY DURING TRANSLATION
    26.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING AN OPTICS ASSEMBLY DURING TRANSLATION 有权
    用于在翻译期间稳定光学组件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110292526A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13204564

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: G02B7/02

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Camera blade shutter module
    28.
    发明授权
    Camera blade shutter module 有权
    相机刀片快门模块

    公开(公告)号:US07798730B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US12150219

    申请日:2008-04-25

    申请人: Lothar Westerweck

    发明人: Lothar Westerweck

    IPC分类号: G03B9/10

    摘要: The present invention is a miniature camera shutter module for use in miniature camera applications. It is an object of the present invention to provide the miniature camera shutter 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 shutter module is positioned within a more elaborate miniature camera chassis.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是用于微型照相机应用的微型相机快门模块。 本发明的目的是提供具有螺线管控制的叶片的微型相机快门模块,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,微型相机快门模块位于更精细的微型相机机箱内。

    Auto-focus and zoom module
    29.
    发明申请
    Auto-focus and zoom module 有权
    自动对焦和变焦模块

    公开(公告)号:US20090167926A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12317132

    申请日:2008-12-18

    IPC分类号: H04N5/232 F16H55/18 G03B13/32

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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的旋转的第二感测装置。

    Auto-focus and zoom module with vibrational actuator and position sensing method
    30.
    发明申请
    Auto-focus and zoom module with vibrational actuator and position sensing method 有权
    具有振动执行器和位置检测方式的自动对焦和变焦模块

    公开(公告)号:US20090046376A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-19

    申请号:US12287469

    申请日:2008-10-08

    IPC分类号: G02B7/09

    CPC分类号: G02B7/102 H02N2/026 H02N2/04

    摘要: Systems for positioning a functional element, such as an optical lens, include a housing, a primary guide pin coupled to the housing, a functional group that includes the functional element, and a vibrational actuator assembly. The functional group is movably coupled with the primary guide pin and includes a first friction surface and a second friction surface. The first and second friction surfaces are oriented relative to one another at one of an obtuse angle and a straight angle. The vibrational actuator assembly is substantially registered relative to the housing and includes a first drive element and a second drive element. The first drive element is configured to interact with the first friction surface and the second drive element is configured to interact with the second friction surface. The vibrational actuator assembly operates to translate the functional group. Some embodiments include position sensing elements configured to detect position(s) of the functional element(s), and control system(s) configured to operate the actuators based on feedback from the position sensing system(s).

    摘要翻译: 用于定位诸如光学透镜的功能元件的系统包括壳体,联接到壳体的主导销,包括功能元件的功能组以及振动致动器组件。 所述功能组与所述主导销可移动地联接并且包括第一摩擦面和第二摩擦面。 第一和第二摩擦表面以钝角和直角之一相对于彼此定向。 振动致动器组件相对于壳体基本上配准,并且包括第一驱动元件和第二驱动元件。 第一驱动元件被配置为与第一摩擦表面相互作用,并且第二驱动元件构造成与第二摩擦表面相互作用。 振动致动器组件操作以平移功能组。 一些实施例包括被配置为检测功能元件的位置的位置感测元件和被配置为基于来自位置感测系统的反馈来操作致动器的控制系统。