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公开(公告)号：US20200310072A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-01
申请号：US16825521
申请日：2020-03-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Stoyan P. Hristov , Xiao Liao
Abstract: Various embodiments include a welded bracket structure for camera modules and techniques for forming such a welded bracket structure. In some embodiments, the welded bracket structure may include a first bracket and a second bracket that are welded to each other. Some embodiments include a weld joint arrangement comprising one or more weld joints for attaching the first bracket to the second bracket. Furthermore, some embodiments include an epoxy arrangement for a multi-camera system that includes the welded bracket structure and multiple camera modules.
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公开(公告)号：US10750096B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-18
申请号：US16537301
申请日：2019-08-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma , Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert
Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera system having a first camera unit and a second camera unit. The first camera unit may include a first actuator. The second camera unit may include a second actuator. In some embodiments, the first actuator may move one or more components of the first camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the first camera unit. In some embodiments, the second actuator may move one or more components of the second camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the second camera unit. In some examples, the first camera unit may be configured to capture a first image of a first visual field. The second camera unit may be configured to capture, simultaneously with the first camera unit capturing the first image, a second image of a second visual field.
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公开(公告)号：US20190364217A1
公开(公告)日：2019-11-28
申请号：US16537301
申请日：2019-08-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma , Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert
Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera system having a first camera unit and a second camera unit. The first camera unit may include a first actuator. The second camera unit may include a second actuator. In some embodiments, the first actuator may move one or more components of the first camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the first camera unit. In some embodiments, the second actuator may move one or more components of the second camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the second camera unit. In some examples, the first camera unit may be configured to capture a first image of a first visual field. The second camera unit may be configured to capture, simultaneously with the first camera unit capturing the first image, a second image of a second visual field.
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公开(公告)号：US10365121B2
公开(公告)日：2019-07-30
申请号：US14827140
申请日：2015-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Calvin K. Wong , Ho Seop Jeong , Aurelien R. Hubert , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for measuring the position of a camera lens carrier moveable by an autofocus actuator. In some embodiments, the method includes generating a measurement of a magnetic field resulting at least in part from the one or more position sensor magnets. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field includes measuring a magnetic field component created at least in part by the one or more position sensor magnets fixedly mounted to the camera lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera lens carrier is moveably coupled to a substrate by the autofocus actuator to provide motion in a direction orthogonal to the substrate. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field component includes measuring the magnetic field component at a sensor fixedly mounted to the substrate of the autofocus actuator.
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公开(公告)号：US09869881B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-16
申请号：US14479001
申请日：2014-09-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Steven Webster , Douglas S. Brodie
IPC: H04N5/225 , G02B27/64 , F16F15/02 , G02B7/02 , H04N5/232 , H01L31/0203 , G08B13/196
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , F16F15/022 , G02B7/023 , G08B13/19626 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: Passive dampers (e.g., a viscoelastic material such as a silicon gel) may be applied at one or more locations within an actuator module along wires suspending a moving component (an optics assembly) from a fixed component (e.g., a base of an actuator module). The passive dampers act to passively dampen the motion of the optics assembly on the XY plane within the actuator module during optical image stabilization (OIS) of the optics assembly when subjected to external excitation or disturbance, and may also provide Z (optical) axis damping and impact protection. Process control and automation manufacturing and assembly methods for an OIS voice coil motor (VCM) actuator module including passive dampers are described, as well as design elements that provide for the integrity and reliability of the passive dampers over the life cycle of the actuator module.
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公开(公告)号：US09774787B2
公开(公告)日：2017-09-26
申请号：US14871716
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert , Shashank Sharma , Simon S. Lee
CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23216 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: A first camera unit includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. In some embodiments, a camera system of a multifunction device includes a second camera unit of the multifunction device for simultaneously capturing a second image of a second visual field. In some embodiments, the second camera unit includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length. In some embodiments, the second actuator includes a second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, the first optical package and the second optical package are situated between the first actuator later magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet along an axis between the first actuator lateral magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, no actuator lateral magnets are situated between the first optical package and the second optical package along the axis.
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47.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09684184B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-20
申请号：US14480412
申请日：2014-09-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Douglas S. Brodie , Aurelien R. Hubert
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B27/64 , G03B5/02 , G03B2205/0015 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: Some embodiments provide an actuator module for optical image stabilization of a lens assembly relative to an image sensor in a camera. In some embodiments, the actuator module includes a coil mounting structure. One or more optical image stabilization (OIS) coils is mounted to the coil mounting structure. The actuator module further includes a lens assembly structure configured to hold a lens assembly. One or more autofocus coils is affixed to the lens assembly structure. The actuator module further includes a spring assembly for coupling the coil mounting structure to the lens assembly structure, such that the lens assembly structure is movable relative to the coil mounting structure. The actuator module further includes a plurality of trapezoidal magnets affixed to the lens assembly structure for magnetic interaction with one or more of the one or more optical image stabilization coils and the one or more autofocus coils.
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公开(公告)号：US20170094181A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-30
申请号：US14871716
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert , Shashank Sharma , Simon S. Lee
CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23216 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: A first camera unit includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. In some embodiments, a camera system of a multifunction device includes a second camera unit of the multifunction device for simultaneously capturing a second image of a second visual field. In some embodiments, the second camera unit includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length. In some embodiments, the second actuator includes a second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, the first optical package and the second optical package are situated between the first actuator later magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet along an axis between the first actuator lateral magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, no actuator lateral magnets are situated between the first optical package and the second optical package along the axis.
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公开(公告)号：US20160231528A1
公开(公告)日：2016-08-11
申请号：US14827140
申请日：2015-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Calvin K. Wong , Ho Seop Jeong , Aurelien R. Hubert , Simon S. Lee
CPC classification number: G01D5/142 , G01D5/145 , G02B7/36 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B2205/0007 , G03B2205/0053
Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for measuring the position of a camera lens carrier moveable by an autofocus actuator. In some embodiments, the method includes generating a measurement of a magnetic field resulting at least in part from the one or more position sensor magnets. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field includes measuring a magnetic field component created at least in part by the one or more position sensor magnets fixedly mounted to the camera lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera lens carrier is moveably coupled to a substrate by the autofocus actuator to provide motion in a direction orthogonal to the substrate. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field component includes measuring the magnetic field component at a sensor fixedly mounted to the substrate of the autofocus actuator.
Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括用于测量由自动对焦致动器可移动的相机透镜支架的位置的方法。 在一些实施例中，该方法包括至少部分地从一个或多个位置传感器磁体产生磁场的测量。 在一些实施例中，产生磁场的测量包括测量至少部分地由固定地安装到相机镜头载体上的一个或多个位置传感器磁体产生的磁场分量。 在一些实施例中，相机镜头载体通过自动对焦致动器可移动地联接到基底，以在垂直于基底的方向提供运动。 在一些实施例中，产生磁场分量的测量包括测量固定地安装到自动对焦致动器的基板上的传感器的磁场分量。
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公开(公告)号：US20150312452A1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-29
申请号：US14261314
申请日：2014-04-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert
CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 , F16B2/20
Abstract: A clamping clip for use in an assembly process for a camera module includes a sheet of ferromagnetic material that includes a first aperture that corresponds to a second aperture in a housing that encloses an actuator that moves a lens assembly. At least three positioning legs are attached to an outer periphery of the sheet of ferromagnetic material such that the at least three legs will closely engage side walls of the housing. At least three prongs are attached to the first aperture in the sheet of ferromagnetic material such that the prongs will engage a carrier coupled to the lens assembly to hold the carrier in a fixed position that allows the position of the lens assembly to be adjusted as part of the assembly process when the sheet of ferromagnetic material is retained on the housing by permanent magnets in the actuator.
Abstract translation: 用于相机模块的组装过程中的夹紧夹具包括一片铁磁材料片，其包括对应于外壳中的第二孔的第一孔，其围绕移动透镜组件的致动器。 至少三个定位腿连接到铁磁材料片的外周，使得至少三个腿将紧密地接合壳体的侧壁。 至少三个插脚连接到铁磁材料片中的第一孔，使得插脚将接合耦合到透镜组件的载体以将载体保持在固定位置，从而允许将透镜组件的位置调整为部分 当铁磁材料片通过致动器中的永磁体保持在壳体上时的组装过程。
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