Optimized designs for embedding webcam modules with superior image quality in electronics displays

a technology of electronics display and embedded cameras, which is applied in the field of embedded cameras, can solve the problems of compromising image quality, webcams integrated into the laptop also need to be very thin, and the laptop is becoming increasingly thin, so as to improve image quality, improve image quality, and expand the configuration
US20130229571A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-05LOGITECH EURO SA
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
LOGITECH EURO SA
Publication Date
2013-09-05
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus and method of manufacture for providing image capturing modules which can be embedded into thin displays (e.g., in laptop computers) while providing for improved image quality. In accordance with several embodiments, a webcam module embedded in a display has multiple positions. A first position (or a “rest” or “park” position) is the position of the webcam module when it is not in use. In this first position of the webcam module, it is in its most compact configuration, and lends itself to integration into a very thin display. In other positions, the webcam module has a more expanded configuration, thus leading to better image quality. Such an expanded configuration leads, amongst other things, to a larger depth of focus. In one embodiment, a stepped PCB is used to provide good image quality while maintaining a compact form factor as well as structural rigidity.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 015,112, entitled “Optimized Designs for Embedding Webcam Modules in Electronic Displays”, filed on Dec. 19, 2007, and is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety,

[0002] This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional application No. 61 / 046,629, entitled “Use of flex cables for embedding webcam modules in electronics displays”, filed on Apr. 21, 2008, and is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety.

[0003] This application is related to co-pending application Ser. No. 11 / 478,898, filed on Jun. 30, 2006, entitled “Computer Monitor with Detachable Module”, which is owned by the assignee of the present invention, and which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] 1. Field of the Invention

[0005] This invention relates generally to embedded cameras, and more particularly, to thin webcams ...

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