Folding camera and electronic device including the folding camera

Abstract

An electronic device includes: a lens assembly, which receives external light in a first direction, and a camera module uses the external light to capture still images and / or moving images; a shell, which forms an outer part of the camera module; a first support member, which is arranged inside the shell and is arranged to be away from the lens assembly in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support member, which includes at least a portion protruding in the second direction and surrounds the lens assembly; wherein the first support member and the second support member are arranged to be away from the lens assembly in the second direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for implementing a folded camera and electronic devices including the folded camera. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices such as smartphones may include cameras for photography. The performance of the camera may depend on the maximum magnification allowed in a zoom function for magnifying a specific area.

[0003] In an optical system that collects incident light and refracts the incident light onto a camera to create an optical image of an external object, the focal length may be increased in proportion to the magnification, thereby implementing a camera having a magnification function with a higher magnification.

[0004] In a conventional camera, the optical axis of the lens may be formed along the thickness direction of the electronic device, which is the direction of the field of view (FoV) for shooting. In a conventional camera, it is difficult to make the focal length greater than the thickness of the internal space of the electronic device, and it is difficult to embed a high magnification camera in the electronic device. In addition, when the focal length of a conventional camera increases, the thickness of the electronic device also increases.

[0005] The camera may include an auto focus (AF) driver for performing AF to automatically adjust the focus on an object by automatically adjusting the focal length, and an optical image stabilization (OIS) driver for reducing the influence of hand shake. Summary of the invention

[0006] Technical issues to be solved

[0007] A conventional folding camera has been developed so that the optical axis of the lens is changed to be at a right angle relative to the FoV. The folding camera can change the optical axis to be at a right angle by using a reflector to reflect incident light and by allowing the light to be incident on a lens disposed inside the folding camera. Since the optical axis is formed parallel to the front surface or the rear surface of the electronic device, the folding camera can be easily installed inside the electronic device.

[0008] In the folding camera, when the AF driver and the OIS driver are symmetrically arranged relative to each other, the edge of the AF driver and / or the edge of the OIS driver may protrude in the thickness direction of the electronic device compared to the optical system of the folding camera. Therefore, as the thickness of the folding camera increases, the thickness of the electronic device may also increase. However, by reducing the size of the optical system to reduce the thickness of the optical system and the folding camera, the performance of the folding camera may be reduced.

[0009] An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device and / or a folded camera capable of preventing an AF driver and / or an OIS driver of a camera module of the electronic device from protruding and increasing the thickness of the electronic device.

[0010] Technical Solution

[0011] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a lens assembly, which allows external light to travel in a first direction, and a camera module uses the external light to capture still images and moving images; a shell, which forms an outer part of the camera module; a first support member, which is arranged inside the shell and is arranged to be away from the lens assembly in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support member, which includes at least a portion protruding in the second direction and the second support member surrounds the lens assembly; wherein the first support member and the second support member are arranged to be away from the lens assembly in the second direction.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a lens assembly that allows external light to travel in a first direction, and a camera module uses the external light to capture still images and moving images; a housing that forms an exterior portion of the camera module; a first support member that is disposed inside the housing and extends away from the lens assembly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support member that has at least a portion that protrudes in the second direction and surrounds the lens assembly. The first support member includes a magnet member, the housing includes a first metal member, and the second support member includes a second metal member.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a lens assembly that allows external light to travel in a first direction, and a camera module uses the external light to capture still images and moving images; a housing that forms an outer portion of the camera module; a first support member that is disposed inside the housing and extends away from the lens assembly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a second support member that has at least a portion protruding in the second direction and surrounds the lens assembly; a third support member that supports a reflector that allows the light to be incident on the lens assembly in the first direction; and a rotation driver that drives the third support member so that the third support member rotates along a first radius. The rotation driver includes a sensor that measures an angle of the third support member, and the sensor is spaced apart from a rotation axis of the rotation driver by a length longer than the first radius.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes an external housing, the external housing including: a first outer surface facing a first direction and a second outer surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a camera housing, the camera housing being disposed inside the external housing and disposed adjacent to the first outer surface. The camera housing includes: a first surface facing the first direction and including an opening, a second surface facing the second direction, a third surface facing a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a fifth surface facing a fifth direction perpendicular to the first direction, the third direction, and the fourth direction, wherein the fifth surface contacts the third surface. The electronic device includes: an image sensor disposed inside the camera housing; a lens unit, the lens unit including a plurality of lenses disposed inside the camera housing, aligned around an axis extending in a fifth direction, and including a face substantially facing the fifth direction; a first structure disposed inside the camera housing, surrounding at least a portion of the lens unit, and including a protrusion extending in the fourth direction; and a second structure, the second structure being inserted between the protrusion and the second surface, and being located inside the camera housing, and including a sixth surface facing the first direction and a seventh surface facing the second direction. A first distance from the axis to the fourth surface may be greater than a second distance from the axis to the third surface.

[0015] Beneficial Effects

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the optical system is maintained by preventing the AF driver and / or the OIS driver from protruding in the thickness direction of the electronic device, so that the performance of the folded camera can be maintained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments;

[0018] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to various embodiments;

[0019] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 A perspective view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6A perspective view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 A perspective view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0025] Fig. 9 shows a cross-sectional view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0026] Fig.10 shows a cross-sectional view showing a second housing, a first support and a second support according to an embodiment; and

[0027] Fig.11 A rotary drive driving the third support and the reflector according to an embodiment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Various different embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the various different embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various different modifications, equivalents and / or substitutions may be made to the embodiments described herein. With respect to the description of the drawings, similar parts may be identified with similar reference numerals.

[0029] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0030] refer to Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, a sound output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) may be implemented to be embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

[0031] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)), which may operate independently of the main processor 121 or in combination with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as a part of the main processor 121.

[0032] The auxiliary processor 123 may replace the main processor 121 when the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state to control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121 when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123.

[0033] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related to the data. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0034] The program 140 may be stored in the memory 130 as software, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or an application program 146 .

[0035] The input device 150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120). The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0036] The sound output device 155 can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing recordings, and the receiver may be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as a part of the speaker or as a part of the speaker.

[0037] The display device 160 can provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) in a visual manner. The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuit suitable for detecting a touch, or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) suitable for measuring the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0038] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input device 150, or output sound via the sound output device 155 or via headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0039] The sensing module 176 can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a user's state) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a posture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0040] The interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols for the electronic device 101 to be directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0041] The connection terminal 178 may include a connector, via which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0042] The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation, which the user may recognize through his tactile perception or kinesthetic perception. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0043] The camera module 180 may capture or photograph still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0044] The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a portion of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0046] The communication module 190 can support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and support communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth (Bluetooth)). TM ), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Communication (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-distance communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))) to communicate with an external electronic device. These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can use user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196 to identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as, the first network 198 or the second network 199).

[0047] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device), or receive a signal or power from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, for example, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190 (e.g., a wireless communication module 192). Then, a signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0048] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between these components via an interconnect peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

[0049] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via a server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same type or a different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be run at the electronic device 101 may be run at one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically perform a function or service, or perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service instead of or in addition to the function or service being run by the electronic device 101. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, additional functions or additional services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a part of the reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing techniques may be used.

[0050] Figure 2is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180 according to various embodiments.

[0051] refer to Figure 2 , the camera module 180 may include a lens assembly 210, a flash 220, an image sensor 230, an image stabilizer 240, a memory 250 (e.g., a buffer memory), or an image signal processor 260. The lens assembly 210 may collect light emitted or reflected from an object whose image is to be captured. The lens assembly 210 may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 210. In this case, the camera module 180 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 210 may have the same lens properties (e.g., viewing angle, focal length, autofocus, f-number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have one or more lens properties different from the lens properties of another lens assembly. The lens assembly 210 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0052] The flashlight 220 may emit light for enhancing light reflected from an object. According to an embodiment, the flashlight 220 may include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) (e.g., red-green-blue (RGB) LEDs, white light LEDs, infrared (IR) LEDs, or ultraviolet (UV) LEDs) or xenon lamps. The image sensor 230 may acquire an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from an object and transmitted via the lens assembly 210 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 230 may include one image sensor selected from image sensors with different properties (such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor), or include a plurality of image sensors with the same properties, or include a plurality of image sensors with different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 230 may be implemented using, for example, a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0053] The image stabilizer 240 may move the image sensor 230 or at least one lens included in the lens assembly 210 in a specific direction, or control the operating properties of the image sensor 230 (e.g., adjust the readout timing) in response to the movement of the camera module 180 or the movement of the electronic device 101 including the camera module 180. This allows at least a portion of the negative effect (e.g., image blur) to be compensated by the movement on the image being captured or photographed. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may sense such movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 using a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) provided inside or outside the camera module 180. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer.

[0054] The memory 250 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of an image acquired via the image sensor 230 for subsequent image processing tasks. For example, if image capture or shooting is delayed due to shutter lag, or multiple images are captured or shot quickly, the acquired original image (e.g., an image of a Bayer pattern, a high-resolution image) may be stored in the memory 250, and a copy image (e.g., a low-resolution image) corresponding to the original image may be previewed through the display device 160. Thereafter, if a specified condition is met (e.g., by a user's input or a system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 250 may be acquired and processed, for example, by the image signal processor 260. According to an embodiment, the memory 250 may be configured as at least a portion of the memory 130, or as a separate memory capable of operating independently of the memory 130.

[0055] The image signal processor 260 may perform one or more image processing on an image acquired via the image sensor 230 or an image stored in the memory 250. The one or more image processing may include, for example, depth map generation, three-dimensional (3D) modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening). Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 260 may perform control related to at least one component (e.g., image sensor 230) included in the camera module 180 (e.g., exposure time control or readout timing control). The image processed by the image signal processor 260 may be stored back in the memory 250 for further processing, or may be provided to an external component outside the camera module 180 (e.g., memory 130, display device 160, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). According to an embodiment, the image signal processor 260 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 120, or may be configured as a separate processor capable of operating independently of the processor 120. If the image signal processor 260 is configured as a separate or independent processor from the processor 120 , at least one image processed by the image signal processor 260 may be displayed as is or after being further processed via the display device 160 through the processor 120 .

[0056] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 180 having different properties or functions. In this case, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a wide-angle camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a front camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a rear camera.

[0057] Figure 3 An exploded view 300 of camera module 180 is shown according to an embodiment.

[0058] refer to Figure 3 , the camera module 300 includes a housing 310 , a first support member 320 , a second support member 330 , a third support member 340 and / or a cover 350 .

[0059] The housing 310 may include a plane portion and a side surface portion, the plane portion is formed along a first direction (X-axis direction) and a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction, and the side surface portion extends along a third direction (Z-axis direction), which is a direction perpendicular to the plane portion. The housing 310 may form an outer portion of the camera module 300 through the plane portion and the side surface portion. The housing 310 may include a first driver 311, a second driver 313, a third driver 315, a first rotating portion 316, a second rotating portion 317 and / or a third rotating portion 318.

[0060] The first driver 311 can move the first support member 320 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The second driver 313 can move the second support member 330 in the first direction (X-axis direction). The third driver 315 can rotate the rotation axis 342 of the third support member 340. The first rotating part 316, the second rotating part 317 and / or the third rotating part 318 can allow the first support member 320 to move easily in the second direction. For example, the first rotating part 316, the second rotating part 317 and / or the third rotating part 318 can be a ball (or ball) or a bearing.

[0061] The first support member 320 may be disposed adjacent to a planar portion of the housing 310. The first support member 320 may support the second support member 330. The first support member 320 may include a fourth rotating portion 321, a fifth rotating portion 322, and a sixth rotating portion 323.

[0062] The fourth rotating part 321, the fifth rotating part 322 and the sixth rotating part 323 may allow the second support member 330 to easily move in the first direction (X-axis direction). For example, the fourth rotating part 321, the fifth rotating part 322 and the sixth rotating part 323 may be a ball or a bearing.

[0063] The second support member 330 may be disposed adjacent to the first support member 320 in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The second support member 330 may support the lens assembly 210.

[0064] The third support 340 may be disposed adjacent to the second support 330 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The third support 340 may support a reflection mirror 341. The third support 340 may include a reflection mirror 341 and a rotation shaft 342.

[0065] The reflector 341 may reflect external light so that the external light is incident on the lens assembly 210. The rotation shaft 342 may control an angle between the reflector 341 and the opening 351, thereby controlling a path of light to be incident on the lens assembly 210.

[0066] The cover 350 may have a structure forming a space in the housing 310. The cover 350 may cover at least one surface of the camera module 180. The cover 350 may include the opening 351 formed in the third direction (Z-axis direction).

[0067] External light incident on the opening 351 may be reflected by the reflector 341 and incident on the lens assembly 210. The light passing through the lens assembly 210 may be in a focused state at a position where the light is incident on the image sensor 230.

[0068] Figure 4 A perspective view 400 of a camera module 180 according to an embodiment is shown. Specifically, Figure 4 First drivers 311 and 312 and a second driver 314 are shown, which are hidden from view by the housing 310 .

[0069] refer to Figure 4 , the first drivers 311 and 312 may move the second support member 330 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) by moving the first support member 320 in the second direction. The first drivers 311 and 312 may move the lens assembly 210 in the second direction by moving the second support member 330. The first drivers 311 and 312 may move the lens assembly 210 in the second direction to adjust the focal length while moving the lens assembly 210 parallel to the light incident on the lens assembly 210. The first drivers 311 and 312 may implement an AF function to adjust the focal length of the lens assembly 210.

[0070] The second driver 314 may move the lens assembly 210 in the first direction (X-axis direction) by moving the second support member 330 in the first direction. The second driver 314 may correct the angle of light incident on the lens assembly 210 in the first direction to correspond to the degree of movement of the camera module 180 in the first direction. The second driver 314 may implement an OIS function in the first direction.

[0071] The rotation axis 342 of the third support 340 can change the angle of light traveling in the second direction (Y-axis direction), so that the light is incident on the lens assembly 210 by rotating the reflector 341 around the rotation axis 342 of the third support 340. The rotation axis 342 can correct the angle of light incident on the lens assembly 210 in the second direction to correspond to the degree of movement of the camera module 180 in the second direction. The rotation axis 342 can implement the OIS function in the second direction.

[0072] A guide member 410 may be additionally inserted between the lens assembly 210 and the image sensor 230 to prevent light leakage. The guide member 410 may be disposed to pass between the first drivers 311 and 312 of the housing 310.

[0073] Figure 5 An exploded view 500 of camera module 180 is shown in accordance with an embodiment.

[0074] refer to Figure 5 The lens assembly 210 may have a first thickness T1 in the third direction (Z-axis direction) required to satisfy the focal length or maximum magnification of the optical system.

[0075] The first support member 320, the second support member 330, and / or the third support member 340 may be provided in the housing 310 to implement an AF function and / or an OIS function for the camera module 180. In addition, the cover 350 may be provided to protect the camera module 180. The first support member 320, the second support member 330, the third support member 340, and the cover 350 may have a symmetrical structure in a first direction (X-axis direction) about a center.

[0076] If the first support member 320, the second support member 330, the third support member 340, and the cover 350 are symmetrical to each other in the first direction (X-axis direction) with respect to the center, the camera module 180 may become thicker than the lens assembly 210. For example, due to the positioning of the second support member 330, a portion of the cover 350 may protrude by the second thickness T2 toward either side in the third direction (Z-axis direction). In addition, due to the positioning of the first support member 320, another portion of the cover 350 may protrude by the third thickness T3 toward the opposite side in the third direction. Therefore, the thickness of the camera module 180 may become the sum of the first thickness T1, the second thickness T2, and the third thickness T3, thereby increasing the thickness of the electronic device 101. When the thickness of the camera module 180 is reduced by reducing the first thickness T1, which is the thickness of the optical system, the optical system may not work properly because the camera module 180 of a higher magnification may not be installed in the electronic device 101 when the first thickness T1 is reduced.

[0077] When the first support member 320, the second support member 330, and the third support member 340 are prevented from protruding in the third direction (Z-axis direction), the cover 350 is prevented from protruding in the third direction. Therefore, the thickness of the camera module 180 can be formed to be approximately equal to the thickness T1, which is the thickness of the optical system. The symmetrical structure of the first support member 320 and the second support member 330 can be changed to prevent the first support member 320, the second support member 330, and the third support member 340 from protruding in the third direction.

[0078] Figure 6An exploded view 600 of camera module 180 according to an embodiment is shown. Camera module 180 includes lens assembly 210, image sensor 230, reflector 341, first housing 610, second housing 620, first support 630, second support 640, third support, and / or prism 660.

[0079] The lens assembly 210 may receive external light in a first direction (X-axis direction). The external light may pass through the opening 351 of the second housing 620 to be incident in a third direction (Z-axis direction). The reflector 341 may change the path of light incident to the opening 351 to be in the first direction. The lens assembly 210 may transmit the external light to the image sensor 230.

[0080] The image sensor 230 may be disposed on a plane (XY plane) parallel to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction). The image sensor 230 may process light incident in a third direction (Z-axis direction). The travel path of the external light to be output from the lens assembly 210 in the first direction (X-axis direction) may be changed by the prism 660 to be output in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The image sensor 230 may receive and process the light output from the lens assembly 210.

[0081] The first housing 610 may form at least a portion of one surface of the camera module 180. For example, the first housing 610 may form at least a portion of a plane (XY plane) parallel to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction) in the camera module 180. At least a portion of the first housing 610 may protrude in the second direction. The first housing 610 may have or receive the image sensor 230 included in the camera module 180. The first housing 610 may support the prism 660.

[0082] The second housing 620 may be disposed at an outer portion of the camera module 180 except for a portion where the first housing 610 is disposed. The second housing 620 may include the lens assembly 210, the reflector 230, the first support 630, the second support 640, and the third support 650.

[0083] The first support member 630 may be installed inside the second housing 620. The first support member 630 may support the second support member 640. The first support member 630 may move the lens assembly 210 and the second support member 640 in a first direction (X-axis direction). The first support member 630 may implement an AF function.

[0084] The first support member 630 may be disposed in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) in which the lens assembly 210 allows light to travel. The first support member 630 may be inclined or tilted to one side in the second direction from the lens assembly 210. The first support member 630 may be disposed to contact at least a portion of one side surface of the lens assembly 210.

[0085] The second support member 640 may be installed inside the second housing 620. The second support member 640 may include a protrusion disposed adjacent to the first support member 630 in the third direction (Z-axis direction), and a body surrounding the lens assembly 210. The second support member 640 may support the lens assembly 210. The second support member 640 may move the lens assembly 210 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The second support member 640 may implement an OIS function in the first direction (X-axis direction).

[0086] The second support member 640 may be disposed in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) along which the lens assembly 210 allows light to travel. Based on the lens assembly 210, the second support member 640 may be disposed in the same direction as the first support member 630. The second support member 640 may be disposed to contact at least a portion of one side surface of the lens assembly 210.

[0087] The third support member 650 may be installed inside the second housing 620. The third support member 650 may support the reflector 341. As the reflector 341 rotates, the third support member 650 may adjust the angle at which the external light travels in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The second support member 640 may implement an OIS function in the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0088] The third supporter 650 may be disposed in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) along which the lens assembly 210 allows light to travel from the reflector 341 . The third supporter 650 may be disposed at one side of the reflector 341 .

[0089] Figure 7 An exploded view 700 of camera module 180 is shown in accordance with an embodiment.

[0090] refer to Figure 7 , the camera module 180 includes a lens assembly 210 , an image sensor 230 , a reflector 341 , a first housing 610 , a second housing 620 , a first support 630 , a second support 640 , a third support, and / or a prism 660 .

[0091] The first support 630 may include a first rotating portion 631 , a second rotating portion 632 , and a third rotating portion 633 . The first rotating portion 631 , the second rotating portion 632 , and the third rotating portion 633 may be disposed in grooves formed in the first support 630 .

[0092] The first rotating part 631, the second rotating part 632, and the third rotating part 633 may move the protrusion of the second supporting member 640 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The first rotating part 631, the second rotating part 632, and the third rotating part 633 may allow the protrusion of the second supporting member 640 to slide in the second direction. For example, the first rotating part 631, the second rotating part 632, and the third rotating part 633 may be a ball (or a ball) or a bearing.

[0093] The body of the second support member 640 may surround the lens assembly 210 in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the traveling direction of light. The protrusion of the second support member 640 may be disposed in the second direction at one side of the lens assembly 210. The protrusion of the second support member 640 may be disposed from the first support member 630 in a third direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the second direction.

[0094] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view 800 of a camera module 180 is shown according to an embodiment.

[0095] refer to Figure 8 , the lens assembly 210 may have a first height H1 formed in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The performance of the optical system (such as the focal length and / or the maximum magnification of the lens assembly 210) may vary according to the first height H1. The first height H1 may be equal to or greater than a specific length so that the lens assembly 210 satisfies a specific condition.

[0096] The first housing 610, the second housing 620, the first support 630 and the second support 640 may be arranged in the second direction (Y-axis direction) from the lens assembly 210. The first support 630 may be inserted between the second housing 620 and the second support 640. The second support 640 may include a body surrounding the lens assembly 210, and a protrusion protruding in the second direction and contacting the first support 630 in the third direction (Z-axis direction).

[0097] When viewed along the third direction (Z-axis direction), the body of the lens assembly 640 may have a second height H2. When viewed along the third direction (Z-axis direction), a portion corresponding to the second height H2 may overlap a portion corresponding to the first height H1. The second height H2 may be smaller than the first height H1.

[0098] When viewed along the third direction (Z-axis direction), the protrusion of the second housing 620, the protrusion of the first support 630, and the protrusion of the second support 640 may have a third height H3. When viewed along the third direction, a portion corresponding to the third height H3 may overlap a portion corresponding to the first height H1. The third height H3 may be smaller than the first height H1.

[0099] The height formed in the third direction (Z-axis direction) of the camera module 180 may be substantially equal to the first height H1 formed in the third direction of the lens assembly 210. The first support member 630 and the second support member 640 may be eccentrically disposed in the second direction (Y-axis direction) from the lens assembly 210. Therefore, regardless of the heights of the second housing 620, the first support member 630, and the second support member 640, the height formed in the third direction of the camera module 180 may be maintained constant.

[0100] Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view 900 of camera module 180 is shown in accordance with an embodiment.

[0101] refer to Fig. 9 , the protrusion of the second housing 620, the protrusion of the first support 630, and the protrusion of the second support 640 are eccentrically disposed in the second direction (Y-axis direction) from the lens assembly 210. The protrusion of the second housing 620, the protrusion of the first support 630, and / or the protrusion of the second support 640 may have a specific gravity greater than the specific gravity of the lens assembly 210. The normal force applied by the protrusion of the second housing 620, the protrusion of the first support 630, and / or the protrusion of the second support 640 in the third direction (Z-axis direction) may be greater than the normal force applied by the portion in which the lens assembly 210 is disposed in the third direction (Z-axis direction).

[0102] The protrusions of the second housing 620, the first support 630, and the second support 640 may have a first rotational force F1 formed in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The first rotational force F1 may be proportional to the weight of the second housing 620, the first support 630, and / or the second support 640. When the camera module 180 rotates due to the first rotational force F1, the lens assembly 210 may be damaged. Alternatively, when the camera module 180 receives the first rotational force F1, the protrusions of the second housing 620, the protrusions of the first support 630, and / or the protrusions of the second support 640 may be separated from the lens assembly 210. Alternatively, when the camera module 180 receives the first rotational force F1, the second housing 620, the first support 630, and / or the second support 640 may be separated from each other.

[0103] The second housing 620, the first support 630 and / or the second support 640 may adopt a structure capable of withstanding the first rotational force F1 to prevent the second housing 620, the first support 630 and / or the second support 640 from being separated from each other. Alternatively, the second housing 620, the first support 630 and / or the second support 640 may be formed to be in close contact with each other to withstand the rotational force F1.

[0104] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view 1000 is shown illustrating a second housing 620 , a first support 630 , and a second support 640 according to an embodiment.

[0105] refer to Fig.10 , the first support member 630 includes a first rotating portion 631 and a second rotating portion 632. The first rotating portion 631 and the second rotating portion 632 may be configured to slide in the first direction (X-axis direction) and / or the second direction (Y-axis direction) when the first support member 630 contacts the second housing 620 and / or the second support member 640 in the third direction (Z-axis direction).

[0106] The first support 630 may include a magnet member 1005. The magnet member 1005 may be disposed inside the first support 630 or on one surface of the first support 630. The magnet member 1005 may be disposed at the center of the first support 630.

[0107] The second housing 620 may include a first metal member 1010 that overlaps the magnet member 1005 in a third direction (Z-axis direction). The first metal member 1010 may receive a force to attach the magnet member 1005 to the first metal member 1010.

[0108] The second housing 640 may include a second metal member 1020 that overlaps the magnet member 1005 in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The second metal member 1020 may be disposed opposite to the first metal member 1010 in the third direction based on the magnet member 1005. The second metal member 1020 may receive a force to attach the magnet member 1005 to the second metal member 1020.

[0109] The magnet member 1005 may apply a force to attract the first metal member 1010 and the second metal member 1020 to approach each other in the third direction (Z-axis direction). The second housing 620, the first support member 630, and / or the second support member 640 may receive a force that allows the second housing 620, the first support member 630, and / or the second support member 640 to be in close contact with each other. Therefore, even if a rotational force F1 is formed due to a normal force applied to the second housing 620, the first support member 630, and / or the second support member 640 in the third direction, the second housing 620, the first support member 630, and / or the second support member 640 will not separate from each other.

[0110] Fig.11 A rotation driver 1100 driving the third support 340 and the reflection mirror 341 according to an embodiment is shown.

[0111] refer to Fig.11 The rotary driver 1100 includes a first shaft 1111 , a second shaft 1112 , a metal component 1120 , a magnet component 1130 , a support component 1140 and / or a sensor 1150 .

[0112] The first shaft 1111 may be disposed adjacent to the third support member 340 and the reflector 341 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The first shaft 1111 may be connected to the center of one side edge of the third support member 340 in the second direction. The first shaft 1111 may be a central axis for rotating the third support member 340 and the reflector 341. The first shaft 1111 may enable the third support member 340 and the reflector 341 to rotate along the first radius R1. The first shaft 1111 may be implemented in the form of a bearing or a cylindrical rotating body.

[0113] The second shaft 1112 may be provided on the support member 1140. The second shaft 1112 may be connected to the vertex of one side surface of the third support 340 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The second shaft 1112 may hold the third support 340 when the third support 340 and the reflector 341 rotate.

[0114] The second shaft 1112 may be spaced apart from the first shaft 1111 by a first radius R1. As the distance between the first shaft 1111 and the second shaft 1112 increases, the rotational driving distance may increase based on the second shaft 1112 rotating at an angle equal to the angle formed by the increased distance between the first shaft 1111 and the second shaft 1112.

[0115] The metal member 1120 may protrude from the support member 1140 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) and may receive a force to attach the magnet member 1130 to the support member 1140. The metal member 1120 may be connected to a support member (e.g., a third support member 650) connected to a housing (e.g., a second housing 620).

[0116] The magnet member 1130 may be inserted into the support 1140. The magnet member 1130 may receive a force to attach the metal member 1120 to the magnet member 1130.

[0117] The sensor 1150 may be attached to one side of the support 1140 in the first direction (X-axis direction). The sensor 1150 may measure the moving angles of the third support 340 and the reflective mirror 341. For example, the sensor 1150 may be a Hall sensor.

[0118] The sensor 1150 may be spaced apart from the first axis 1111 by a distance longer than the first radius R1. When the distance between the sensor 1150 and the first axis 1111 is greater than the radius R1 formed by the third support member 340 and the reflector 341 rotatable about the first axis 1111, the sensor 1150 may measure the moving angle of the third support member 340 and the reflector 341.

[0119] The electronic device 101 may include: a lens assembly 210 for allowing external light used by the camera module 180 to capture or shoot still images and moving images to travel in a first direction (e.g., an X-axis direction); a housing (e.g., a first housing 610 and a second housing 620) forming an outer portion of the camera module; a first support member 630 disposed inside the housing while extending away from the lens assembly in a second direction (e.g., a Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support member 640 having at least a portion protruding in the second direction while the second support member surrounds the lens assembly. The first support member and the second support member may be disposed eccentrically away from the lens assembly in the second direction.

[0120] The first supporter 630 may move the lens assembly 210 and the second supporter 640 in a first direction (X-axis direction).

[0121] The first supporter 630 may implement an AF function to adjust the focus of the lens assembly 210 .

[0122] The second support member 640 may include a protrusion and a body surrounding the lens assembly 210, the protrusion being disposed adjacent to the first support member 630 in a third direction (eg, Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0123] The second support 640 may implement OIS to reduce an influence exerted in the first direction due to hand shaking of the user.

[0124] The electronic device may further include a reflector 341 that allows external light to be incident on the lens assembly 210 along a first direction (X-axis direction), and a third support member 650 for supporting the reflector 341. As the reflector 341 rotates, the third support member 650 may adjust the angle at which the external light travels in a third direction (Z-axis direction) that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0125] The third support member 650 is disposed from the reflection mirror 341 to one side of the reflection mirror 341 in the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0126] The first support member 630 includes at least one rotating portion (eg, a first rotating portion 631 , a second rotating portion 632 , and a third rotating portion 633 ) disposed in a groove formed in the first support member 630 , and the at least one rotating portion may enable the second support member to move in a second direction.

[0127] The electronic device 101 may include: a lens assembly 210 for allowing external light used by the camera module 180 to capture or shoot still images and moving images to travel in a first direction (e.g., an X-axis direction); a housing (e.g., a first housing 610 and a second housing 620) forming an outer portion of the camera module 180; a first support 630 disposed inside the first housing 610 and the second housing 620 while extending away from the lens assembly 210 in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support 640 having at least a portion protruding in the second direction while the second support surrounds the lens assembly 210. The first support 630 includes a magnet member 1005. The first housing 610 or the second housing 620 may include a first metal member 1010, and the second support 640 may include a second metal member 1020.

[0128] The magnet member 1005 is disposed inside the first support 630 or on one surface of the first support 630. The first metal member 1010 and the second metal member 1020 are disposed to overlap the magnet member 1005 in a third direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0129] The magnet member 1005 applies a force to attract the first metal member 1010 and the second metal member 1020 so that the first metal member 1010 and the second metal member 1020 are closer to each other in a third direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0130] The first support member 630 and the second support member 640 are arranged away from the lens assembly 210 in the second direction (Y-axis direction), and the height of the camera module 180 in a third direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction) and the second direction can be basically equal to the height of the lens assembly in the third direction.

[0131] The electronic device 101 may include: a lens assembly 210, which is used to allow external light used by the camera module 180 to capture or external still images and moving images to travel in a first direction (X-axis direction); a first shell 610 or a second shell 620, which forms an external part of the camera module 180; a first support member 630, which is arranged inside the first shell 610 or the second shell 620 and extends away from the lens assembly 210 in a second direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction; a second support member 640, which has at least a portion protruding in the second direction and the second support member surrounds the lens assembly 210; a third support member 650, which is used to support a reflector 341 that allows light to be incident on the lens assembly 210 in the first direction; and a rotation driver 1100, which is used to drive the third support member 650 so that the third support member 650 rotates along the first radius R1. The rotation driver 1100 may include a sensor 1150 for measuring the angle of the third support 650. The sensor 1150 may be spaced apart from the rotation axis (eg, the first axis 1111) of the rotation driver 1100 by a length longer than the first radius R1.

[0132] The rotary driver 1100 may include a support member 1140 and a metal member 1120, the support member 1140 being used to support the sensor 1150, and the metal member 1120 protruding away from the support member 1140 in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The metal member 1120 may be connected to the third support 650, and the third support 650 may be connected to the first housing 610 or the second housing 620.

[0133] The rotating shaft 1111 is connected to the center of one side edge of the third support 650 in the second direction (Y axis) to rotate the third support 650 and the reflecting mirror 341 .

[0134] The electronic device 101 may include an external shell and a camera shell, the external shell including: a first outer surface facing a first direction (for example, a +Z axis direction) and a second outer surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction (for example, a -Z axis direction); the camera shell (for example, a first shell 610 and a second shell 620) is arranged inside the external shell and is arranged to be adjacent to the first outer surface, and the camera shell includes: a first surface facing the first direction and including an opening 351, a second surface facing the second direction, a third surface facing a third direction perpendicular to the first direction (for example, a -Y axis direction), a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction (for example, a +Y axis direction), and a fifth surface facing a fifth direction perpendicular to the first direction, the third direction and the fourth direction (for example, a +X axis direction), wherein the fifth surface contacts the third surface. The electronic device further includes: an image sensor 230 disposed inside the camera housing; a lens unit (e.g., lens assembly 210) including a plurality of lenses disposed inside the camera housing, aligned around an axis extending in a fifth direction, and including a face substantially facing the fifth direction; a first structure (e.g., second support 640) disposed inside the camera housing, surrounding at least a portion of the lens unit 210, and including a protrusion extending in a fourth direction; and a second structure (e.g., first support 630) inserted between the protrusion and the second surface and inside the camera housing, and including a sixth surface facing the first direction and a seventh surface facing the second direction. The first distance from the axis to the fourth surface may be greater than the second distance from the axis to the third surface.

[0135] The protrusion includes an OIS driver 640 .

[0136] The second structure includes the AF driver 630 .

[0137] The electronic device may further include: a magnetic component 1005, which is arranged on the inner side of the second structure 630 or on the seventh surface; a first metal component 1010, which includes at least a portion overlapping with the magnetic component 1005 on the inner side of the protrusion when viewed from the top of the first surface; and a second metal component 1020, which includes at least a portion overlapping with the magnetic component 1005 on the inner side of the second surface of the shell when viewed from the top of the first surface.

[0138] The electronic device may further include a reflector 341 provided in the camera housing to reflect light introduced through the opening 351 of the first surface toward the lens unit 210 .

[0139] The electronic device may include a driver (eg, a third support member 650 ) for moving the first structure 640 and the second structure 630 along the axis together with the lens unit 210 .

[0140] The electronic device may further include a touch screen display (eg, display 160 ) viewed through the second surface.

[0141] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to the above-mentioned devices.

[0142] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, and include various changes, equivalents or replacements to the corresponding embodiments. With respect to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that, unless otherwise clearly indicated by the relevant context, the singular form of the noun corresponding to the project may include one or more things. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase in the phrase. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, rather than limiting the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being "connected with," "connected to," "connected to," or "connected to" another element (e.g., a second element) with or without the term "operably capable of" or "communicatively capable of," this means that the element can be connected to the other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0143] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic system," "logic block," "component," or "circuit." A module may be a single integrated component, or a minimum unit or portion thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0144] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and run the instruction under the control of the processor with or without one or more other components. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" merely means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between a case where data is semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and a case where data is temporarily stored in a storage medium.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and set in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM ) online (e.g., downloading or uploading), or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a server of an application store, a relay server, or a manufacturer's server.

[0146] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) in the components described above may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components described above may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each component in the multiple components in a manner identical or similar to the function performed by a corresponding component in the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or heuristically, or one or more operations in the operations may be performed or omitted in different orders, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a lens assembly that receives external light in a first direction, wherein the lens assembly is used by the camera module to capture at least one of a still image and a moving image; a housing forming an exterior portion of the camera module; a first support member, the first support member being disposed inside the housing and disposed on one side of the lens assembly in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and a second support member, the second support member including at least a portion protruding in the second direction, and the second support member surrounding the lens assembly; wherein the first support member enables the lens assembly and the second support member to move in the first direction, wherein the first support member implements an auto focus (AF) function to adjust the focal length of the lens assembly, The second support member functions as an optical image stabilizer (OIS), which is used to reduce the impact caused by the shaking of the electronic device. wherein the first support member and the second support member are disposed eccentrically away from the lens assembly in the second direction, Wherein, the second support member (640) comprises: a protrusion, the protrusion being arranged to be adjacent to the first support member (630) in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction; and A body surrounds the lens assembly.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a reflector that reflects the external light to be incident on the lens assembly in the first direction; and a third support member, the third support member being used to support the reflector, Wherein, as the reflector is rotated, the third support member adjusts the angle at which the external light travels in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The third support member is disposed on one side of the reflector, and Wherein, the third support member is arranged starting from the reflector in the second direction.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first support member includes at least one rotating portion, the at least one rotating portion being disposed in a groove formed in the first support member; and The at least one rotating portion enables the second supporting member to move in the second direction.

5. An electronic device comprising: an outer shell, the outer shell comprising: a first outer surface facing a first direction and a second outer surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a camera housing disposed inside the outer housing, disposed adjacent to the first outer surface, and comprising: a first surface facing the first direction and comprising an opening; a second surface, the second surface facing the second direction; a third surface, the third surface facing a third direction perpendicular to the first direction; a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction; and a fifth surface facing a fifth direction perpendicular to the first direction, the third direction, and the fourth direction, wherein the fifth surface contacts the third surface; An image sensor, the image sensor being disposed inside the camera housing; a lens unit including a plurality of lenses disposed inside the camera housing, aligned around an axis extending in the fifth direction, and including a surface substantially facing the fifth direction; a first structure disposed inside the camera housing and surrounding at least a portion of the lens unit, the first structure including a protrusion extending in the fourth direction; and a second structure inserted between the protrusion and the second surface and located inside the camera housing, and comprising a sixth surface facing the first direction and a seventh surface facing the second direction; Wherein, the second structure includes an auto focus (AF) driver, wherein the protrusion comprises an optical image stabilizer (OIS) driver, The first structure and the second structure are disposed eccentrically away from the lens unit in the third direction or the fourth direction, and a first distance from the axis to the fourth surface is greater than a second distance from the axis to the third surface.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising: a magnetic member, the magnetic member being arranged inside the second structure or on the seventh surface; a first metal member including at least a portion overlapping the magnetic member inside the protrusion when viewed from the top of the first surface; A second metal member includes at least a portion overlapping the magnet member inside the second surface of the camera housing when viewed from the top of the first surface. 7 . The electronic device according to claim 5 , further comprising a reflector provided in the camera housing, the reflector reflecting light introduced through the opening of the first surface toward the lens unit. 8 . The electronic device of claim 5 , further comprising a driver that moves the first structure and the second structure along the axis together with the lens unit.

9. The electronic device of claim 5, further comprising a touch screen display viewed through the second surface.

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