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公开(公告)号：US10264188B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-16
申请号：US14871724
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: In some embodiments, a first camera unit includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. A second camera unit of the multifunction device for simultaneously capturing a second image of a second visual field includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length, and the camera system includes a shared magnet positioned between the first camera unit and the second camera unit to generate magnetic fields usable in creating motion in both the first camera actuator and the second camera actuator.
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公开(公告)号：US10063783B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-28
申请号：US14871713
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma , Simon S. Lee
CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: A first camera unit of a multifunction device captures a first image of a first visual field. The first camera unit includes a first optical image stabilization actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. A second camera unit of the multifunction device simultaneously captures a second image of a second visual field. The second camera unit includes a second optical image stabilization actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length. The first focal length is different from the second focal length.
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公开(公告)号：US09891445B1
公开(公告)日：2018-02-13
申请号：US15146855
申请日：2016-05-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert , Ryan J. Dunn , Douglas S. Brodie
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , F16F15/022 , G02B7/023 , G08B13/19626 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23212 , H04N5/23216 , H04N5/2328 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an optics assembly housing an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus. In some embodiments, one or more passive dampers disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the passive dampers are configured to passively dampen motions of the optics assembly within the apparatus, and each of the one or more passive dampers radially surrounds a portion of a length of a respective one of the plurality of wires over a portion of the length of the respective one of the plurality of wires.
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公开(公告)号：US09621016B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-11
申请号：US14569480
申请日：2014-12-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Simon S. Lee , Yoshiyuki Takase , Scott W. Miller
IPC: H02K41/035 , G02B7/09 , H04N5/225 , H04N5/232
CPC classification number: H02K41/0356 , G02B7/08 , G02B7/09 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23212
Abstract: A Lorentz actuator mechanism, which controls the motion of a mobile component relative to a static component, includes a flat coil assembly which is physically coupled to the mobile component in a magnetic field of one or more magnets and is configured to adjust a position of the mobile component, relative to the static component, based at least in part upon Lorentz forces. The flat coil assembly includes at least one conductor element, at least partially bounded by a set of insulator elements within an interior of the flat coil assembly, which forms a coil structure, within the interior of the flat coil assembly, which is configured to generate the Lorentz forces based at least in part upon an electrical current through the at least one conductor element.
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公开(公告)号：US09615025B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-04
申请号：US14478930
申请日：2014-09-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jeffrey N. Gleason , Ryan J. Dunn , Scott W. Miller
CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 , G02B7/08 , G02B27/646 , H04N5/2254
Abstract: Some embodiments include an optics assembly. In some embodiments, the optics assembly includes an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus on one or more axes orthogonal to an optical axis of the optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus, each wire of the plurality of wires being substantially parallel to the optical axis of the optics component. Some embodiments include a base assembly component or substrate having an upper surface plane and a lower surface plane. In some embodiments, one or more terminations are disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the terminations are located beyond the upper surface plane of the base assembly component.
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公开(公告)号：US20160014339A1
公开(公告)日：2016-01-14
申请号：US14628075
申请日：2015-02-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Douglas S. Brodie , Yoshiyuki Takase
CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 , G02B27/646 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/23248 , H04N5/23258
Abstract: In some embodiments, an image sensor mechanically coupled to a base of a camera module. A coil assembly is mechanically coupled to the base of the camera module. The coil assembly includes terminals for connections to respective ones of coils through leads routed through thin areas leading to coil housings. The coils include optical image stabilization coils mounted perpendicular to the image sensor on each of a plurality of faces of the camera actuator module.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，机械耦合到照相机模块的基座的图像传感器。 线圈组件机械耦合到相机模块的基座。 线圈组件包括用于通过引导通过线圈壳体的薄区域的引线连接到各个线圈的端子。 线圈包括在相机致动器模块的多个面中的每一个上垂直于图像传感器安装的光学图像稳定线圈。
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公开(公告)号：US12022194B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-25
申请号：US18353805
申请日：2023-07-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma , Scott W. Miller
IPC: H04N23/68 , G02B7/08 , G02B27/64 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , H02K41/035 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/55 , H04N23/57
CPC classification number: H04N23/687 , G02B7/08 , G02B27/646 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , H02K41/0354 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/55 , H04N23/57 , H04N23/6815 , G03B2205/0007 , G03B2205/0069 , H02K2201/18 , H04N23/6812
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator configured to shift an image sensor along multiple axes. Some embodiments include a magnet and coil arrangement. Some embodiments include a position sensing arrangement. Some embodiments include a flexure arrangement. Some embodiments include a coil structure and coil carrier assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20240121495A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-11
申请号：US18545974
申请日：2023-12-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Alfred N. Mireault , Nicholas D. Smyth , Scott W. Miller
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and a bearing suspension arrangement. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to move at least a portion of the optics arrangement along multiple axes.
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公开(公告)号：US20240107144A1
公开(公告)日：2024-03-28
申请号：US18469419
申请日：2023-09-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Alfred N. Mireault , Vito Lisma , Hao Zheng
IPC: H04N23/54
CPC classification number: H04N23/54
Abstract: An actuator assembly for a camera module includes a transversal actuator for motion of an image sensor in one or more directions orthogonal to an optical axis of the camera module. The actuator assembly also includes an axial actuator for motion of the image sensor in one or more directions parallel to the optical axis of the camera module. The actuator assembly further includes a shared magnet for operation of the transversal actuator for motion of the image sensor in the one or more directions orthogonal to the optical axis and for operation of the axial actuator for motion of the image sensor in one or more directions parallel to the optical axis. A portion of the transversal actuator and a portion of the axial actuator are configured to move with the image sensor. The shared magnet is static relative to motion of the image sensor.
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公开(公告)号：US20230328373A1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-12
申请号：US18331037
申请日：2023-06-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Douglas S. Brodie , Aurelien R. Hubert , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
CPC classification number: H04N23/67 , G03B13/36 , H02K33/02 , H02K15/0407 , G02B7/09 , H02K41/0356
Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator that includes an additive coil structure for shifting a lens along one or multiple axes. The additive coil structure may include a base portion configured to couple with a lens carrier and at least partially surround a perimeter of the lens carrier. In various examples, the additive coil structure may include folded portions that individually include a respective coil that is located proximate a respective magnet. According to various embodiments, the additive coil structure may be formed using an additive process.
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