Camera module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device can include a housing and a camera module, a first camera housing that encapsulates a camera assembly including a second camera housing that encapsulates a lens carrier having at least one lens, and an image sensor. The second camera housing includes a first surface, a second surface, at least one side surface that surrounds a space defined between the first surface and the second surface, and at least one corner region. The camera assembly is rotatable about the camera assembly such that an optical axis of the lens is at a predetermined angle with respect to a first direction. The side surface is spaced apart from an inner surface of the second camera housing by a first gap, and the at least one corner region is spaced apart from the inner surface of the second camera housing by a second gap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a camera module and an electronic device including the camera module. Background Technology

[0002] The electronic device may include one or more camera modules. The camera module may have an autofocus function, through which the lens moves along the optical axis to provide autofocus. The electronic device may include an image stabilization function for stabilizing the image by compensating for shake and vibration of the camera module. For example, if external vibration is applied to the camera module or electronic device, the lens of the camera module moves along an axis other than the optical axis, and therefore, the electronic device can obtain a more stable and sharper image that is compensated for the vibration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] The camera module and the electronic device including the camera module can support various functions. For example, the electronic device can control the camera module to perform image stabilization or autofocus functions. For example, the electronic device can perform image stabilization by moving the lens of the camera module. Regarding image stabilization, if the lens of the camera module moves, the relative position of the image sensor and the lens may change, which may degrade the quality of the acquired image.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] Therefore, one aspect of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device comprising a camera module having an autofocus function and the following functions: a lens with the autofocus function moves along an optical axis, and the lens rotates and moves together with an image sensor about at least two axes.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a housing including a camera region facing a first direction; a camera module disposed within the housing for receiving light passing through the camera region; a first camera housing; and a camera assembly disposed within the first camera housing. The camera assembly includes a second camera housing, a lens carrier having at least one lens and at least partially disposed within the second camera housing, and an image sensor disposed within the second camera housing. The second camera housing includes a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, at least one side surface surrounding a space defined between the first surface and the second surface, and at least one corner region of a surface having a predetermined surface area. The camera assembly is rotatable about a rotation center point such that the optical axis of the lens forms a predetermined angle relative to the first direction. The at least one side surface is spaced apart from an inner surface of the first camera housing facing the at least one side surface by a first gap, and the at least one corner region is spaced apart from the inner surface of the first camera housing by a second gap greater than the first gap.

[0008] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a portable communication device is provided. The portable communication device includes: a camera assembly comprising a first camera housing, a lens visible through a surface of the first camera housing, and an image sensor disposed within the first camera housing; a second camera housing, at least a portion of the camera assembly being disposed within the second camera housing; wherein the camera assembly is coupled to the interior of the second camera housing and is rotatable about a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis, the first rotation axis being configured to be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, and the second rotation axis being substantially perpendicular to both the optical axis of the lens and the first rotation axis; wherein the first camera housing includes a first side surface extending in a first direction facing the first rotation axis, a second side surface extending in a second direction facing the second rotation axis, and a corner region formed between the first and second side surfaces and facing a third direction different from the first and second directions, wherein the corner region includes a portion adjacent to the first side surface. A first angle defined together with a second side surface and a second angle defined together with a second side surface, wherein the first side surface extends in the second direction to define a first virtual side surface, the second side surface extends in the first direction to define a second virtual side surface, and the first virtual side surface and the second virtual side surface intersect to define a virtual angle, wherein any one of the virtual angles is separated from any other virtual angle disposed in the second direction by a first distance and from any other virtual angle disposed in the first direction by a second distance, wherein each of the first angles is separated from one of the virtual angles by a first gap in the second direction, wherein the second angle is separated from one of the virtual angles by a second gap in the first direction, wherein at least one of the ratio of the first gap to the first distance and the ratio of the second gap to the second distance is in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0009] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a camera module is provided. The camera module includes: a camera assembly including a lens and an image sensor; a camera housing wherein at least a portion of the camera assembly is disposed; a printed circuit board (PCB) surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly; a plurality of coils electrically connected to the PCB; wherein the plurality of coils includes a first coil disposed on a first region of the PCB, a second coil disposed on a second region of the PCB, and a third coil disposed on a third region of the PCB; a plurality of magnets electromagnetically interacting with the plurality of coils; the plurality of magnets includes a first magnet disposed within the camera assembly and facing the first region, a second magnet defining an inner surface of the camera housing and facing the second region, and a third magnet defining an inner surface of the camera housing and facing the third region; and wherein the camera assembly includes a fourth side surface substantially facing the second magnet, a third side surface facing the fourth side surface, a second side surface substantially facing the third magnet, and a first side surface facing the second side surface, formed on the first side surface and the second side surface. A first corner region between surfaces, and a second corner region formed between a first side surface and a fourth side surface, wherein a first virtual side surface extending from the first side surface is defined, and a second virtual side surface extending from a third side surface is defined, wherein the intersection of the first virtual side surface and the second virtual side surface forms a first virtual angle, and a second virtual angle is defined by the intersection of the first virtual side surface extending from the first side surface and a virtual region extending from the fourth side surface, wherein the first side surface and the first corner region together define a first angle, wherein the first side surface and the second corner region together define a second angle, wherein the first virtual angle and the second virtual angle are separated from each other by a first distance, wherein the first virtual angle and the first angle are separated from each other by a first gap, wherein the second virtual angle and the second angle are separated from each other by a second gap, and wherein at least one of a first ratio of the first gap to the first distance and a second ratio of the second gap to the first distance is in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0010] Beneficial effects of the invention

[0011] The camera module and electronic device including the camera module according to the embodiments disclosed in this document can provide autofocus and image stabilization functions. Regarding the autofocus function, the distance between the lens and the image sensor can be changed by moving the lens in the optical axis direction. Regarding the image stabilization function, the electronic device and / or camera module can be configured to rotate the lens together with the image sensor.

[0012] In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly determined through this disclosure may be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to certain embodiments;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to certain embodiments;

[0015] Figure 3a This is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0016] Figure 3b This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the camera module according to an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is an exploded perspective view of the camera module according to an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 6a and Figure 6b This is a diagram illustrating the camera assembly and connecting members of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 7a and Figure 7b This is a diagram showing the connection components of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the camera assembly, connecting member, and camera housing of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 9 This is a plan view showing a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 10a and Figure 10b This is a diagram illustrating the camera components of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing a third rotation of the camera assembly of the camera module according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the corner region of the camera component of the camera module according to an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 13 This is an exploded perspective view showing the camera assembly of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 14 This is a plan view showing a camera assembly according to an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 15a and Figure 15bThis is a diagram illustrating the coils and magnets of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 16a , Figure 16b and Figure 16c This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of the coils and magnets of a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0030] Figure 17 This is a diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment;

[0031] Figure 18 This is a diagram showing the PCB of the camera module.

[0032] In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements. Detailed Implementation

[0033] In the following description, certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the specific embodiments, but it should be understood that the present disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to some embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., display module 160 or camera module 180) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented as embedded in the display module 160 (e.g., a display).

[0035] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may load commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than main processor 121, or adapted for a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 can be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or it can be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0036] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (other than the main processor 121) (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123.

[0037] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0038] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0039] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0040] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0041] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include touch circuitry adapted to detect touch or sensor circuitry (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0042] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0043] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0044] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0045] Connection end 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0046] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0047] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0048] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0049] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0050] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0051] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element implemented using a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0052] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0053] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 and electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, the one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, either with further processing or without further processing. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing may be used.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180 according to some embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The camera module 180 may include a lens assembly 210 (e.g., including lens 431 and lens barrel 432 of FIG. 5), a flash 220, and an image sensor 230 (e.g., ...). Figure 13The image sensor 419, image stabilizer 240, memory 250 (e.g., buffer memory), or image signal processor 260 are included. Lens assembly 210 can capture light emitted or reflected from an object whose image is to be captured. Lens assembly 210 may include one or more lenses. According to embodiments, camera module 180 may include multiple lens assemblies 210. In this case, camera module 180 may form, for example, a dual-camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the multiple lens assemblies 210 may have the same lens properties (e.g., angle of view, focal length, autofocus, f-number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have one or more lens properties different from those of the other lens assemblies. Lens assembly 210 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0055] Flash 220 is capable of emitting light, wherein the emitted light is used to enhance light reflected from an object. According to embodiments, flash 220 may include one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (e.g., red-green-blue (RGB) LEDs, white LEDs, infrared (IR) LEDs, or ultraviolet (UV) LEDs) or xenon lamps. Image sensor 230 acquires an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from the object and transmitted through lens assembly 210 into an electrical signal. According to embodiments, image sensor 230 may include one image sensor selected from a plurality of image sensors with different properties (e.g., an RGB sensor, a black-and-white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor), a plurality of image sensors having the same properties, or a plurality of image sensors with different properties. Each image sensor included in image sensor 230 may be implemented using, for example, a charge-connected device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0056] Image stabilizer 240 can move image sensor 230 or at least one lens included in lens assembly 210 in a specific direction, or control the operable properties of image sensor 230 (e.g., adjust readout timing) in response to movement of camera module 180 or electronics 101 including camera module 180. This allows compensation for at least a portion of the negative effects (e.g., image blur) caused by movement of the image being captured. According to embodiments, image stabilizer 240 can use a gyroscope sensor (not shown) or an accelerometer sensor (not shown) disposed within or outside camera module 180 to sense such movement of camera module 180 or electronics 101. According to embodiments, image stabilizer 240 can be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer.

[0057] Memory 250 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of the images acquired via image sensor 230 for subsequent image processing tasks. For example, if multiple images are captured rapidly or if image capture is delayed due to shutter lag, the acquired raw images (e.g., Bayer pattern images, high-resolution images) may be stored in memory 250, and their corresponding copy images (e.g., low-resolution images) may be previewed via display module 160. Then, if specified conditions are met (e.g., by user input or system commands), at least a portion of the raw images stored in memory 250 may be acquired and processed by, for example, image signal processor 260. According to embodiments, memory 250 may be configured as at least a portion of memory 130, or memory 250 may be configured as a separate memory operating independently of memory 130.

[0058] Image signal processor 260 can perform one or more image processing operations on images acquired via image sensor 230 or stored in memory 250. The one or more image processing operations may include, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image compositing, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening). Alternatively or additionally, image signal processor 260 can perform control (e.g., exposure time control or readout timing control) on at least one component included in camera module 180 (e.g., image sensor 230). Images processed by image signal processor 260 can be stored back in memory 250 for further processing, or the image can be provided to external components outside camera module 180 (e.g., memory 130, display module 160, electronics 102, electronics 104, or server 108). According to embodiments, image signal processor 260 can be configured as at least a portion of processor 120, or image signal processor 260 can be configured as a separate processor operating independently of processor 120. If the image signal processor 260 is configured as a processor separate from the processor 120, the processor 120 can display at least one image processed by the image signal processor 260 as is via the display module 160, or the at least one image can be displayed after further processing.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 180 with different attributes or functions. For example, a plurality of camera modules 180 may be provided, each including lenses (e.g., lens assembly 210) with different perspectives, and the change of perspective of the camera modules 180 performed in the electronic device 101 can be controlled based on user selection. 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-facing camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a rear-facing camera.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the plurality of camera modules 180 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time-of-flight (TOF) camera) or a structured light camera. According to one embodiment, the IR camera may serve as a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 At least a portion of the operation of the sensor module 176). For example, a TOF camera (e.g., Figure 3b The sensor module 316) can be used as a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 At least a portion of the sensor module 176) is used to operate for sensing the distance to the component.

[0061] The electronic device according to certain embodiments can be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0062] It should be understood that certain embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions to the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. 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 enumerated together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the first element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the second element, wirelessly connected to the second element, or connected to the second element via a third element.

[0063] As used herein, the term "module" can include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module can be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module can be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0064] Some embodiments set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) comprising one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. Machine-readable storage media may be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. The term "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0065] According to embodiments, methods according to certain embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided 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 disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an app store (e.g., the Play Store), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be stored at least temporarily in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0066] According to some embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to some embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to some embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions prior to integration. According to some embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0067] Figure 3a This is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 3b This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 3c This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0068] Reference Figure 3a and Figure 3b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a housing 310 having a first surface (or front surface) 310A, a second surface (or rear surface) 310B, and a side surface 310C surrounding a space defined between the first surface 310A and the second surface 310B.

[0069] In another embodiment (not shown), housing 310 may refer to a structure defining some of the first surface 310A, second surface 310B, and side surface 310C.

[0070] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of a first surface 310A may be defined by a substantially transparent front panel 302 (e.g., a glass panel including various coatings, or a polymer panel). A second surface 310B may be defined by a substantially opaque rear panel 311. The rear panel 311 may be defined by, for example, applied or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. Side surfaces 310C may be coupled to the front panel 302 and the rear panel 311, and may be defined by a side frame structure (or “frame structure”) 318 including metal and / or polymer.

[0071] In some embodiments, the rear panel 311 and the side frame structure 318 may be integrated with each other and comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0072] In the illustrated embodiment, the front panel 302 may include two first regions 310D that curve from the first surface 310A toward the rear panel 311 and extend seamlessly at both ends of each long side of the front panel 302.

[0073] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear plate 311 includes two second regions 310E that curve from the second surface 310B to the front plate 302 and extend seamlessly at both ends of each long side of the rear plate 311.

[0074] In some embodiments, the front panel 302 (or rear panel 311) may include a first region 310D (or a second region 310E). In another embodiment, the front panel 302 (or rear panel 311) may not include a portion of the first region 310D (or the second region 310E).

[0075] In the above embodiment, when viewed from one side of the electronic device 300, the side frame structure 318 may have a first thickness (or width) on the side belonging to the first region 310D or the second region 310E as described above (e.g., the short side), and a second thickness less than the first thickness on the side included in the first region 310D or the second region 310E (e.g., the long side).

[0076] According to an embodiment, electronic device 300 may include display 301, audio modules 303, 307, and 314 (e.g., Figure 1 The audio module 170), sensor modules 304, 316 and 319 (e.g., Figure 1 Sensor module 176), camera modules 305 and 312 (e.g., Figure 1 The camera module 180), and the keyboard input device 317 (e.g., Figure 1 The input module 150), the light-emitting element 306, and the connector holes 308 and 309 (e.g., Figure 1 At least one or more of the connection ports 178. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., keyboard input device 317 or light-emitting element 306) may be omitted from the electronic device 300, or other components may be added.

[0077] Display 301 may be exposed, for example, through a corresponding portion of front panel 302. In some embodiments, at least a portion of display 301 may be exposed through front panel 302 including a first region 310D comprising a first surface 310A and a side surface 310C.

[0078] In some embodiments, the edge of the display 301 may have a shape substantially the same as the adjacent outer shape of the front panel 302. In another embodiment (not shown), in order to increase the area exposed by the display 301, the distance between the outer edge of the display 301 and the outer edge of the front panel 302 may be substantially uniform.

[0079] In one embodiment, the surface of the housing 310 (or front panel 302) may include a screen display area, which is defined as the area where the display 301 is visually exposed. For example, the screen display area may include a first surface 310A and a first region 310D of the side surface.

[0080] In one embodiment, screen display areas 310A and 310D may include a sensing area 310F configured to acquire a user's biometric information. Here, it can be understood that "screen display areas 310A and 310D include sensing area 310F" means that at least a portion of sensing area 310A overlaps with screen display areas 310A and 310D. For example, sensing area 310F may mean an area capable of displaying visual information on display 301 (similar to other areas of screen display areas 310A and 310D), and this area may also be capable of acquiring the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint).

[0081] In one embodiment, the screen display areas 310A and 310D of the display 301 may include a region 310G, to which a first camera module 305 (e.g., a punch-hole camera) is visibly exposed. For example, at least a portion of the edge of the region 310G exposed by the first camera module 305 may be surrounded by the screen display areas 310A and 310D. In some embodiments, the first camera module 305 may include multiple camera modules (e.g., Figure 1 Camera module 180).

[0082] In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening is defined in a portion of the screen display areas 310A and 310D of the display 301, and at least one or more of the audio module 314, the first sensor module 304, and the light-emitting element 306 aligned with the recess or opening may be disposed on that portion of the screen display areas 310A and 310D.

[0083] In another embodiment (not shown), at least one or more of the audio module 314, sensor modules 304, 316 and 319 and light-emitting element 306 may be disposed on the rear surface of the screen display areas 310A and 310D of the display 301.

[0084] In another embodiment (not shown), the display 301 may be connected to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer for detecting magnetic field styluses, or may be located near the touch sensing circuit, the pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or the digitizer.

[0085] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor modules 304, 316 and 319 and / or at least a portion of the keyboard input device 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C (e.g., the first region 310D and / or the second region 310E).

[0086] Audio modules 303, 307, and 314 may include a microphone hole and a speaker hole. A microphone for acquiring external sound may be disposed within the microphone hole, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be disposed within the microphone hole to sense the direction of sound. The speaker hole may include an external speaker hole and a call receiver hole. In some embodiments, the speaker hole and microphone hole may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker without a speaker hole (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be provided.

[0087] Sensor modules 304, 316, and 319 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of electronic device 300. For example, sensor modules 304, 316, and 319 may include a first sensor module 304 (e.g., a proximity sensor) disposed on a first surface 310A of housing 310, a second sensor module 316 (e.g., a TOF camera module) disposed on a second surface 310B of housing 310, a third sensor module 319 (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on a second surface 310B of housing 310, and / or a fourth sensor module 390 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) coupled to display 301.

[0088] In some embodiments, the second sensor module 316 may include a TOF camera module for measuring distance.

[0089] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth sensor module 390 may be disposed below the screen display areas 310A and 310D. For example, the fourth sensor module may be disposed in a recess 339 defined in the rear surface of the display 301. For example, the fourth sensor module 390 may not be exposed to the screen display areas 310A and 310D, and the sensing area 310F may be defined on at least a portion of the screen display areas 310A and 310D.

[0090] In some embodiments (not shown), the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface 310B and the first surface 310A of the housing 310 (e.g., screen display areas 310A and 310D).

[0091] In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may also include sensor modules not shown, such as gesture sensors, gyroscope sensors, atmospheric pressure sensors, magnetic sensors, accelerometers, grip sensors, color sensors, IR (infrared) sensors, biosensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and illuminance sensors.

[0092] Camera modules 305 and 312 may include a first camera module 305 (e.g., a punch camera module) exposed to a first surface 310A of the electronic device 300 and a second camera module 312 and / or a flash 313 exposed to a second surface 310B.

[0093] In one embodiment, the first camera module 305 may be exposed through a portion of the screen display area 310D of the first surface 310A. For example, the first camera module 305 may be exposed to a portion of the screen display area 310D through an opening (not shown) defined in a portion of the display 301.

[0094] In one embodiment, the second camera module 312 may include multiple camera modules (e.g., dual-camera or triple-camera). However, the second camera module 312 is not necessarily limited to including multiple camera modules, and may thus include a single camera module.

[0095] Camera modules 305 and 312 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. Flash 313 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of electronic device 300.

[0096] Key input device 317 may be disposed on side surface 310C of housing 310. In another embodiment, electronic device 300 may not include some or all of the above-described key input devices 317, and the unincluded key input devices 317 (e.g., soft keys) may be implemented on display 301 in different forms. In some embodiments, the key input device may include a fourth sensor module 390 defining a sensing area 310F included in screen display areas 310A and 310D.

[0097] The light-emitting element 306 may be disposed on, for example, a first surface 310A of the housing 310. The light-emitting element 306 may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device 300 in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element 306 may provide a light source closely related to, for example, the operation of the first camera module 305. The light-emitting element 306 may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0098] Connector holes 308 and 309 may include a first connector hole 308 capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for sending and receiving power and / or data to and from an external electronic device, and a second connector hole 309 (e.g., a headphone jack) for sending and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device.

[0099] Reference Figure 3c The electronic device 300 may include a front panel 320 (e.g., Figure 3a The front surface 310A and the first region 310D), and the display 330 (e.g., Figure 3a The monitor 301) and the stand 340 (e.g., Figure 3a (part of the side surface), first support member 342 (e.g., plate structure), printed circuit board 350, battery 359, rear housing 360, antenna 370 and rear plate 380 (e.g. Figure 3a The rear surface 310B and the second region 310E).

[0100] In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member 342 or the rear housing 360) may be omitted, or other components may be added. At least one component of the electronic device 300 may be... Figure 3a or Figure 3b At least one component of the electronic device 300 is the same as or similar to that of the other component, therefore, repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted below.

[0101] The first support member 342 may be disposed within the electronic device 300 for connection to the bracket 340, or may be integrated with the bracket 340. The first support member 342 may be made of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. In one embodiment, the first support member 342 may have a surface to which a display 330 is coupled and another surface to which a printed circuit board 350 is coupled. A processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 350. The processor may include one or more of, for example, a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0102] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0103] The interface may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect an electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0104] Battery 359 may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of an electronic device, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of battery 359 may be disposed on, for example, a plane substantially the same as that of printed circuit board 350. Battery 359 may be integrally disposed within electronic device 300, or may be configured to be removable from electronic device 300.

[0105] Antenna 370 may be disposed between rear panel 380 and battery 359. Antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetically secure transmission (MST) antenna. Antenna 370 may perform, for example, short-range communication with external devices, or may wirelessly transmit / receive power for charging. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be provided by a portion of bracket 340 and / or a first support member 342, or a combination thereof.

[0106] In some embodiments, the camera module 305 may be disposed within the housing 310 such that a lens is exposed on the camera region 310G of the front surface 310A of the electronic device 300. For example, the camera region 310G may be defined on the front panel 320. For example, the camera module 305 may include a hole defined in the rear surface of the display 330, or a perforated camera disposed in a recess 337.

[0107] In some embodiments, the camera module 312 may be disposed within the housing 310 such that the lens is exposed in the camera region 310H of the rear surface 310B of the electronic device 300. For example, the camera module 312 may be disposed on a printed circuit board 350.

[0108] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the camera module according to an embodiment.

[0109] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 (e.g., Figure 2 Camera module 180 and camera modules 305 and 312 of FIG. 3 may include camera assembly 410 and a second camera housing 450 in which camera assembly 410 is disposed. In some embodiments, the second camera housing 450 may be a structure included in an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 3).

[0110] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a first surface 451 through which a lens 431 is exposed, a second surface 452 facing the first surface 451 in the Z-axis direction, and a side surface 453 surrounding the space defined between the first surface 451 and the second surface 452. For example, the side surface 453 may define a surface extending in the X-axis and / or Y-axis direction. In one embodiment, a first opening 4511, in which at least a portion of the lens 431 is disposed, may be defined in the first surface 451. In one embodiment, a second opening 4531 and / or a third opening 4532 may be defined in the side surface 453. For example, an extension 469 extending outward from a PCB (e.g., PCB 460 in FIG. 5) disposed within the second camera housing 450 may be disposed in the third opening 4532. For example, the extension 469 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). For example, the extension 469 may extend to where electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 The processor of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 The substrate of the processor 120.

[0111] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the camera assembly 410 may be disposed within the second camera housing 450. For example, a portion of the camera assembly 410 may be externally visible through a first opening 4511 defined in a first surface 451 of the second camera housing 450. In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a lens barrel 432 including at least one lens 431. The lens barrel 432 may have one or more lenses 431 disposed therein, for example. The lens barrel 432 may be configured to surround one or more lenses 431.

[0112] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate within the second camera housing 450 such that the optical axis of the lens 431 has a predetermined angle relative to the Z-axis. For example, the optical axis of the lens 431 can have a predetermined angle relative to the normal vector of the front surface 310A, rear surface 310B, or camera regions 310G and 310H of the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3.

[0113] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the lens barrel 432 may be configured to protrude from the first surface 451 of the second camera housing 450 through a first opening 4511 defined in the first surface 451 of the second camera housing 450. For example, the lens barrel 432 may be aligned with the first opening 4511. In one embodiment, the lens barrel 432 may move within the first opening 4511 according to the movement (e.g., movement) of the camera assembly 410. For example, the lens barrel 432 may move within the first opening 4511 about the X, Y, and Z axes (e.g., rotational or linear movement), and during movement, additional guide members (not shown) may be provided to prevent collision with the opening 4511.

[0114] Figures 5a to 5b This is an exploded perspective view of the camera module according to an embodiment.

[0115] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 may include a second camera housing 450, a camera assembly 410, a PCB 460, and / or a connecting member 470.

[0116] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a first surface 451 defining a first opening, a second surface 452 facing the first surface 451 in the -Z-axis direction, and / or a side surface 453 surrounding the space between the first surface 451 and the second surface 452. In one embodiment, the lens 431 may receive external light through the first opening 4511.

[0117] In some embodiments, the second camera housing 450 may include a cover 454 forming a first surface 451, a side member 456 forming a side surface 453, and / or a base 455 forming a second surface 452. The cover 454, base 455, and side member 456 may define an internal space in which at least a portion of the PCB 460 and camera assembly 410 are disposed. The side member 456 may form at least a portion of the side surface of the camera module 400. For example, the side member 456 may form a side surface facing a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis (e.g., the Z-axis) of the lens 431 (e.g., the X-axis and Y-axis). A second magnet 492 and a third magnet 493 (including a yoke 495) may be disposed on at least two adjacent side surfaces. According to embodiments, the position of the second magnet 492 or the third magnet 493 is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. In some embodiments, the position, size, or number of the second magnet 492 or the third magnet 493 may be varied. For example, the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the first side surface and / or the third side surface facing each other in the side surface, and the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the second side surface, which is disposed between the first side surface and the third side surface.

[0118] In one embodiment, camera assembly 410 may include a first camera housing 420, a lens carrier 430, and an image sensor (e.g., Figure 2 Image sensor 230 and Figure 13 The image sensor 419 and / or PCB 460 are included. The first camera housing 420 may include, for example, an upper frame 421 or a lower frame 422. For example, the upper frame 421 may be coupled to the lower frame 422 to define a space in which the lens carrier 430 is disposed. For example, an opening 4111 may be defined in the upper frame 421, through which a portion of the lens barrel 432 in the lens carrier 430 is exposed. In one embodiment, the upper frame 421 may be configured as a shield to provide shielding against electromagnetic waves. The opening 4111 may be aligned with, for example, a first opening 4511 of a second camera housing 450. The upper frame 421 may, for example, together with the lower frame 422, define at least some side surfaces of the camera assembly 410. In one embodiment, the PCB 460 may surround at least a portion of the camera assembly 410. The PCB 460 may include, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).

[0119] In one embodiment, PCB 460 may include a first coil disposed in a first region, a second coil 482 disposed in a second region 462, and a third coil 483 disposed in a third region 463.

[0120] In one embodiment, the first region 461 may face the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1 (e.g., the Y-axis direction). The second region 462 may face the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2 (e.g., the X-axis direction). The first region 461 and the second region 462 may be adjacent to each other. For example, a third region 463 may be defined to face either the first region 461 or the second region 462.

[0121] In one embodiment, the lens carrier 430 may include a lens barrel 432. The lens barrel 432 may include at least one lens 431. The lens carrier 430 may include a third magnet 493 and / or a plurality of balls 434 disposed on a side surface. The lens carrier 430 may be disposed within a space defined by an upper frame 421 and a lower frame 422. The lens carrier 430 may be configured such that the third magnet 493 faces a third region 463 of the PCB 460.

[0122] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first portion 471 and a second portion 472, wherein a first rotation axis R1 is disposed at the first portion 471 and a second rotation axis R2 is disposed at the second portion 472, the second rotation axis R2 extending substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1. The connecting member 470 may be disposed between the second camera housing 450 and the camera assembly 410.

[0123] In one embodiment, a first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 may be disposed between a first region 461 of the PCB 460 and the second camera housing 450. A second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 may be disposed between a surface of the camera assembly 410 not surrounded by the PCB 460 and the second camera housing 450.

[0124] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a corner 473 defined between the first portion 471 and the second portion 472. The corner 473 may include a curved surface. Alternatively, the corner 473 may include a plane facing a direction different from that pointed to by the plane of the first portion 471 and the plane of the second portion 472.

[0125] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate together with the connecting member 470 about a first rotation axis R1 (e.g., the X-axis). For example, the second camera housing 450 can be fixed, and the first rotation axis R1 can be inserted into a second opening 4531 defined in a side surface of the second camera housing 450 to support rotation of the camera assembly 410 and the connecting member 470.

[0126] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate about a second rotation axis R2 (e.g., the Y-axis). For example, the connecting member 470 and the second camera housing 450 can be fixed, and the camera assembly 410 can rotate relative to the connecting member 470 and the second camera housing 450. The second rotation axis R2 can be inserted into a second hole 4131 defined in a side surface of the camera assembly 410 to support rotation of the camera assembly 410.

[0127] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 may further include a magnetic yoke 494 disposed on a side surface of the second camera housing 450. The magnetic yoke 494 may be configured substantially parallel to the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493. The magnetic yoke 494 may be made of magnets. The magnetic yoke 494 may be disposed on the side surface of the second camera housing 450 such that the magnetic field generated by the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 does not extend to the outside of the camera module 400. For example, the magnetic field may be generated within the magnetic yoke 494.

[0128] In some embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG3) may include a camera housing (e.g., housing 310 of FIG3) associated with the camera module 400 therein, and the camera housing may include a first camera housing 420 and a second camera housing 450.

[0129] Figures 6a to 6b A diagram showing the connecting members and camera components of a camera module according to an embodiment is provided.

[0130] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2 that are substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may extend along the X-axis direction, and the second rotation axis R2 may extend along the Y-axis direction. In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may be coupled to a first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 and a third side surface 413-3 adjacent to the first side surface 413-1.

[0131] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a top surface 411 on which a lens 431 is exposed, a bottom surface 412 facing the top surface 411, and a side surface defined between the top surface 411 and the bottom surface 412. For example, the lens 431 and / or lens barrel 432 may be defined in the top surface 411 through an exposed opening 4111. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the lens carrier 430 may be disposed within the camera assembly 410, and the remaining portion of the lens carrier 430 may be configured to protrude from the top surface 411 through the opening 4111.

[0132] In one embodiment, the side surface 413 may include a first side surface 413-1, a second side surface 413-2 facing the first side surface 413-1, a third side surface 413-3 connecting the first side surface 413-1 to the second side surface 413-2, and a fourth side surface facing the third side surface 413-3. For example, the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2 may face the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1. The third side surface 413-3 and the fourth side surface 413-4 may face the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2.

[0133] In one embodiment, a first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to a first side surface 413-1. In another embodiment, a second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to a third side surface 413-3. For example, a second hole 4131 of FIG. 5 may be defined in the third side surface 413-3, and the third side surface 413-3 may be coupled to the connecting member 470 through the second hole 4131.

[0134] In some embodiments, a portion of the connecting member 470 may be connected to at least one of the side surfaces 413 facing the first rotation axis R1. In the illustrated embodiment, a first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 may be connected to the first side surface 413-1. In some embodiments, a portion of the connecting member 470 may be connected to at least one of the side surfaces facing the second rotation axis R2. In the illustrated embodiment, a second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 may be connected to the third side surface 413-3.

[0135] However, the connection relationship between the connecting member 470 and the camera assembly 410 is not limited to that shown in the figures. For example, the connecting member 470 may be disposed on an adjacent side surface of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. For example, a first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 may be connected to a second side surface 413-2, while a second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 may be connected to a fourth side surface 413-4.

[0136] In some embodiments, at least one coil 482 and 483 may be disposed on a side surface 413 of the camera assembly where no connecting member 470 is disposed. For example, a third coil 483 may be disposed on a second side surface 413-2. For example, a second coil 482 may be disposed on a fourth side surface 413-4.

[0137] In one embodiment, the second coil 482 may be associated with rotation of the camera assembly 410 about a first rotation axis R1. The second coil 482 may be disposed on a region of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 that faces a direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed on a fourth side surface 413-4. In one embodiment, the third coil 483 may be associated with rotation of the camera assembly 410 about a second rotation axis R2. The third coil 483 may be disposed on a region of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 that faces a direction substantially perpendicular to the second rotation axis R2. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on a second side surface 413-2.

[0138] In some embodiments, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the region facing the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470. The third coil 483 may be disposed on the region facing the first portion 471 of the connecting member 470. However, the positions of the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 are not limited to those shown in the figures. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed together with the connecting member 470 on the third side surface 413-3. Alternatively, the third coil 483 may be disposed together with the connecting member 470 on the first side surface 413-1.

[0139] In some embodiments, when viewed along the optical axis of lens 431, the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 can be positioned at substantially the same height from the bottom surface 412 of camera assembly 410. Therefore, a first virtual line C1 extending from the first rotation axis R1 and a second virtual line C2 extending from the second rotation axis R2 can define a virtual rotation center point C within the lens carrier 430. The rotation center point C can be positioned on the optical axis of the lens. In some embodiments, camera assembly 410 can rotate about the rotation center point C.

[0140] In some embodiments, camera module 400 may include control circuitry (not shown) configured to control coils 482 and 483, a second sensor 485, and a third sensor 486.

[0141] In some embodiments, the control circuitry may control the first rotation to rotate about a first rotation axis R1 of the camera assembly 410 based on a signal sensed from the second sensor 485. For example, the control circuitry may sense the relative position of the second coil 482 with respect to the second magnet 492 disposed in the second camera housing 450 via the second sensor 485, and based on the detected position, the control circuitry may detect the current rotation angle of the camera assembly 410 and control the current applied to the second coil 482 (e.g., intensity and direction) to reduce the offset between the current rotation angle and the target rotation angle.

[0142] In some embodiments, the control circuitry can control a second rotation of the camera assembly 410 about the second rotation axis R2 based on a signal sensed from the third sensor 486. For example, the control circuitry can sense the relative position of the third coil 483 with respect to the third magnet 493 disposed in the third camera housing 450 via the third sensor 486, and based on the detected position, the control circuitry can detect the current rotation angle of the camera assembly 410 and control the current applied to the third coil 483 (e.g., intensity and direction) to reduce the offset between the current rotation angle and the target rotation angle.

[0143] Figures 7a to 7b This is a diagram showing the connection components of a camera module according to an embodiment. Figure 7a It is a 3D view of the connecting components. Figure 7b It is a plan view of the connecting components.

[0144] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first portion 471 and a second portion 472, wherein a first rotation axis R1 is disposed at the first portion 471 and a second rotation axis R2 is disposed at the second portion 472. The first portion 471 may include a plane facing the same direction as the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1. The second portion 472 may include a plane facing the same direction as the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2.

[0145] In some embodiments, the connecting member 470 may include a corner 473 defined between the first portion 471 and the second portion 472. For example, the corner 473 may include a curved surface. As another example, the corner 473 may include a surface facing a direction different from the direction pointed to by the plane of the first portion 471 and the plane of the second portion 472.

[0146] In some embodiments, in the connecting member 470, the corner portion 473 may be connected to the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 9The corner area of ​​the camera component 410 (e.g., Figure 9 The corner region 415) is in contact with, or can be configured to contact with, camera components (e.g., Figure 9 The corner area of ​​the camera component 410 (e.g., Figure 9 The corner area 415) is separated by a predetermined gap.

[0147] In some embodiments, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude from the first portion 471 of the connecting member 470. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude along the +X axis direction. The second rotation axis R2 may protrude from the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470. For example, the second rotation axis R2 may protrude along the +Y axis direction.

[0148] In some embodiments, the connecting member 470 may include a first protrusion 474 protruding from the first portion 471 and providing a first rotation axis R1, and a second protrusion 475 protruding from the second portion 472 and providing a second rotation axis R2.

[0149] In some embodiments, an inner region S1 may be defined in which the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 have a relatively small angle θ1 (e.g., less than 180 degrees), and an outer region S2 may be defined in which the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 have a relatively large angle θ2 (e.g., greater than 180 degrees). In this case, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude into the outer region S2, and the second rotation axis R2 may protrude into the inner region S1. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may be coupled to be received in the second opening 4531 of the second camera housing 450. As another example, the second rotation axis R2 may be coupled to be received in the second hole 4131 of the camera assembly 410.

[0150] In some embodiments, the shapes of the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 are not limited to the embodiments shown, and the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 can be varied. For example, the connecting member 470 can be implemented by a plurality of first portions 471 and a plurality of second portions 472 to define a hinge structure (not shown) implemented by four surfaces facing different directions. In the above embodiments, the hinge structure (not shown) can be configured as generally rectangular or cross-shaped.

[0151] In some embodiments, the positions of the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 can be changed. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude into the outer region S2 of the connecting member 470, and the second rotation axis R2 may protrude into the inner region S1. Furthermore, a third rotation axis (not shown) may protrude into the inner region S1 at the corner 473, and the camera assembly (e.g., Figures 6a to 6b The camera component 410 can be rotated using a third rotation axis (not shown).

[0152] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the camera assembly, connecting member, and camera housing of a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0153] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may be disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450. For example, the connecting member 470 may be disposed between the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450, the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the side surface of the camera assembly 410.

[0154] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may be disposed on an adjacent side surface of the camera assembly 410. For example, the connecting member 470 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410 such that a first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 is disposed adjacent to a first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410, and a second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 is disposed adjacent to a third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410.

[0155] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may be disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450, such that the first rotation axis R1 faces the second camera housing 450 and the second rotation axis R2 faces the camera assembly 410.

[0156] In some embodiments, a first protrusion 474 of the connecting member 470 may protrude from the first portion 471. The first protrusion 474 may be inserted into a second opening 4531 of the second camera housing 450 to provide support for the first rotation axis R1.

[0157] In some embodiments, a second protrusion 475 of the connecting member 470 may protrude from the second portion 472. The second protrusion 475 may be inserted into the second hole 4131 of the camera assembly 410 to provide support for the first rotation axis R1.

[0158] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a second opening 4531 defined in a portion of a side surface 453. For example, the second opening 4531 may be defined in a region of the side surface of the second camera housing 450 that faces the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410. A first rotation axis R1 of the connecting member 470 may be received in the second opening 4531. The connecting member 470 may be coupled to the second camera housing 450 such that the first rotation axis R1 extends into the second opening 4531. When the connecting member 470 rotates, the second opening 4531 may support the first rotation axis R1.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second opening 4531 may be defined in a side member (e.g., side member 456 of FIG. 5) that defines at least a portion of the side surface 453 of the second camera housing 450.

[0160] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a second opening 4531 is shown penetrating the side surface 453 of the second camera housing 450, but the structure in which the first rotating shaft R1 is inserted is not limited to that shown in the drawings. For example, the first rotating shaft R1 may be disposed on the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and may be rotatably connected to a groove that does not penetrate the inner surface.

[0161] In one embodiment, camera assembly 410 may include a second hole 4131 defined in a third side surface 413-3. A second rotation axis R2 of connecting member 470 may be received in the second hole 4131. Connecting member 470 may be connected to camera assembly 410 such that the second rotation axis R2 extends into the second hole 4131. If camera assembly 410 rotates, the second rotation axis R2 may support camera assembly 410.

[0162] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a second hole 4131 is shown penetrating the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410; however, the structure in which the second rotating shaft R2 is inserted is not limited to the structure shown in the drawings. For example, the second rotating shaft R2 may be disposed on the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410 and may be rotatably connected to a groove that does not penetrate the third side surface 413-3.

[0163] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may be disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450, such that the first rotating shaft R1 is inserted into the second opening 4531 and the second rotating shaft R2 is inserted into the second hole 4131.

[0164] In another embodiment, the first rotating shaft R1 may protrude from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450, and the hole in which the first rotating shaft R1 is rotatably inserted may be defined in the first portion 471 of the connecting member 470.

[0165] In another embodiment, the second rotation axis R2 may protrude from the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410, and the hole in which the second rotation axis R2 is rotatably inserted may be defined in the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470.

[0166] Figure 9 This is a plan view showing a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0167] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 may include a second camera housing 450, a camera assembly 410 (disposed within the second camera housing 450), and / or a connecting member 470 (disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450).

[0168] In one embodiment, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410, and the second coil 482 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly.

[0169] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate relative to the second camera housing 450 within the second camera housing 450 about at least two axes (e.g., a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2), which can be substantially perpendicular to each other. In some embodiments, the camera assembly 410 can be configured to perform a first rotation about the first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation about the second rotation axis R2. For example, the first rotation of the camera assembly 410 can be performed together with the connecting member 470. As another example, the second rotation of the camera assembly 410 can be performed separately from the connecting member 470. During the second rotation, the connecting member 470 can be secured to the second camera housing 450. The first and second rotations can be performed simultaneously or separately (e.g., sequentially).

[0170] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may be configured to perform a third rotation, in which the first and second rotations are performed simultaneously. For example, the third rotation may include a motion about a virtual rotation center point C, which is defined by a first virtual line C1 and a second virtual line C2, with a first rotation axis R1 extending from the first virtual line C1 and the second virtual line C2 extending from the second virtual line C2.

[0171] In one embodiment, the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 may be spaced apart by a predetermined gap. This predetermined gap may be related to the radius of rotation of the camera assembly 410. For example, if the camera assembly 410 rotates sequentially and / or simultaneously about a first rotation axis R1 and / or a second rotation axis R2, the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 or the coils 482 and 483 may collide with the inner surface of the second camera housing 450. To prevent this, a predetermined space may be defined between the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and the camera assembly 410.

[0172] In one embodiment, camera assembly 410 may include a corner region 415 defined on a side surface 413 of camera assembly 410. The corner region 415 may face a different direction than the direction facing the side surface 413. The corner region 415 may, for example, be defined as a substantially planar shape.

[0173] Reference Figure 9The camera assembly 410 can be configured such that the first side surface 413-1 is separated from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the first side surface 413-1 by a first distance L1. The first distance L1 can be, for example, a distance from the first side surface 413-1 measured in the X-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1). The first distance L1 can be, for example, the shortest distance between the first side surface 413-1 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0174] Reference Figure 9 The camera assembly 410 can be configured such that the second side surface 413-2 is separated from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the second side surface 413-2 by a second distance L2. The second distance L2 can be, for example, a distance from the second side surface 413-2 measured along the -X-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1). The second distance L2 can also be, for example, the shortest distance between the second side surface 413-2 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0175] Reference Figure 9 The camera assembly 410 can be configured such that the third side surface 413-3 is separated from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the third side surface 413-3 by a third distance L3. The third distance L3 can be, for example, a distance from the third side surface 413-3 measured in the Y-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2). The third distance L3 can be, for example, the shortest distance between the third side surface 413-3 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0176] Reference Figure 9 The camera assembly 410 can be configured such that the fourth side surface 413-4 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the fourth side surface 413-4 by a fourth distance L4. The fourth distance L4 can be, for example, a distance from the fourth side surface 413-4 measured in the Y-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2). The fourth distance L4 can be, for example, the shortest distance between the fourth side surface 413-4 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0177] Reference Figure 9 The camera assembly 410 can be spaced a fifth distance L5 from the corner region 415 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 immediately adjacent to the corner region 415. The fifth distance L5 can be, for example, a distance measured in a direction perpendicular to the corner region 415. For example, if the corner region 415 comprises a plane, the fifth distance L5 can be a distance measured in the direction of the normal vector of that plane.

[0178] In some embodiments, the fifth distance L5 is shown as the distance from the corner region 415 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 immediately adjacent to the corner region, but the fifth distance L5 may be set differently depending on the position of the camera assembly 410 and / or the shape of the second camera housing 450 (e.g., rectangular shape).

[0179] In some embodiments, the rotation center point C of the camera assembly 410 may not coincide with the physical center point of the camera assembly 410. For example, the camera assembly 410 may be configured as a rectangle with a length in the X-axis direction longer than its length in the Y-axis direction. In this case, the fifth distance L5 may vary depending on each corner region 415. In some embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape that extends further from the rotation center point C in the direction in which the first magnet (e.g., the first magnet 481 of FIG. 5 and the sphere 434 of FIG. 5) is positioned (e.g., the +X-axis direction).

[0180] In some embodiments, if the position of the rotation center point C of the camera assembly 410 moves from the center point (not shown) of the second camera housing 450 along the X / -X axis or the Y / -Y axis, the fifth distance L5 can be defined as a distance that is different from each other.

[0181] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may be disposed within the second camera housing 450 such that the fifth distance L5 is greater than each of the first distance L1, the second distance L2, the third distance L3, and the fourth distance L4.

[0182] In some embodiments, the third coil 483 may be positioned closer to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 than the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410. The second coil 482 may be positioned closer to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 than the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410.

[0183] Figures 10a to 10b This is a diagram illustrating the camera components of a camera module according to an embodiment. Figure 10a This is a diagram showing the first rotation of the camera assembly. Figure 10b This is a diagram showing the second rotation of the camera assembly.

[0184] In one embodiment, the first rotation may be the movement of the camera assembly 410 rotating around the first rotation axis R1, and the second rotation may be the movement of the camera assembly 410 rotating around the second rotation axis R2.

[0185] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate about a first rotation axis R1 relative to the second camera housing 450 together with the connecting member 470. For example, the camera assembly 410 can be coupled to the connecting member 470 (e.g., via a second rotation axis R2) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1 to facilitate rotation.

[0186] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate about a second rotation axis R2 relative to the second camera housing 450 and the connecting member 470. For example, the connecting member 470 can be coupled to the second camera housing 450 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second rotation axis R2 (e.g., connected via a first rotation axis R1). Therefore, the camera assembly 410 can rotate independently relative to the connecting member 470.

[0187] In one embodiment, a first virtual line C1 extending from the first rotation axis R1 (e.g.) can be defined. Figure 9 (As shown). The first point P1, which is farthest from the first dashed line C1, can be defined in the third side surface 413-3 and the fourth side surface 413-4. The distance from the first dashed line C1 to the first point P1 can be defined as the first maximum rotation radius D1 of the camera assembly.

[0188] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be configured such that the minimum distance from the first dashed line C1 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 is longer than the first maximum rotation radius D1.

[0189] In one embodiment, a second virtual line C2 extending from the second rotation axis R2 (e.g.) can be defined. Figure 9 (As shown). The second point P2, which is farthest from the second virtual line C2, can be defined in the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2. Here, the distance from the second virtual line C2 to the second point P2 can be defined as the second maximum rotation radius D2 of the camera assembly 410.

[0190] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be configured such that the minimum distance from the second virtual line C2 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 is longer than the second maximum rotation radius D2.

[0191] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating a third rotation of the camera assembly of the camera module according to an embodiment. For clarity, Figure 11 The camera assembly is shown in which the upper frame (e.g., upper frame 421 in Figure 5) is omitted.

[0192] In one embodiment, the third rotation may refer to performing the first rotation simultaneously (e.g., Figure 10a ) and second rotation (e.g., Figure 10b ).

[0193] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate about a rotation center point C. The rotation center point C can be a virtual point defined by the intersection of a first virtual line C1 and a second virtual line C2. It can be defined as a third point P3 on the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 that is farthest from the virtual rotation center point C.

[0194] In some embodiments, the third point P3 may be defined as a portion of the corner region 415. Here, the distance from the rotation center point C to the third point P3 may be defined as the third maximum rotation radius D3 of the camera assembly 410.

[0195] In one embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be configured such that the minimum distance from the inner surface to the virtual rotation center C is longer than the third maximum rotation radius D3.

[0196] Refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 Considering the maximum rotation radius of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., D1, D2, and D3), a second camera housing 450 of the camera module 400 may be provided. The second camera housing 450 may be configured to have sufficient internal space to prevent it from colliding with the camera assembly 410 during rotation.

[0197] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the connection components of a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0198] In one embodiment, camera assembly 410 may include a corner region 415 defined between adjacent side surfaces 413. In the illustrated embodiment, corner region 415 may include a first corner region 415-1 defined between a first side surface 413-1 and a third side surface 413-3, a second corner region 415-2 defined between a first side surface 413-1 and a fourth side surface 413-4, a third corner region 415-3 defined between a second side surface 413-2 and a third side surface 413-3, and / or a fourth corner region 415-4 defined between a second side surface 413-2 and a fourth side surface 413-4.

[0199] Reference Figure 12For example, the first corner region 415-1 may define a first corner b1 together with the first side surface 413-1, and also define a fifth corner b5 together with the third side surface 413-3. For example, the second corner region 415-2 may define a second corner b2 together with the first side surface 413-1, and also define a seventh corner b7 together with the fourth side surface 413-4. For example, the third corner region 415-3 may define a third corner b3 together with the second side surface 413-2, and also define a sixth corner b6 together with the third side surface 413-3. For example, the fourth corner region 415-4 may define a fourth corner b4 together with the second side surface 413-2, and also define an eighth corner b8 together with the fourth side surface 413-4. In another example, depending on the shape of the first corner region 415-1, the second corner region 415-2, the third corner region 415-3, or the fourth corner region 415-4, all or some of the first corner b1 to the eighth corner b8 may not be provided.

[0200] In one embodiment, the first corner region 415-1 may include a plane or curved surface facing a direction different from each of the adjacent first side surfaces 413-1 and third side surfaces 413-3. For example, the first corner region 415-1 may include a plane facing a direction between the X-axis and the Y-axis.

[0201] In one embodiment, the second corner region 415-2 may include a plane or curved surface facing a direction different from each of the first side surfaces 413-1 and the fourth side surfaces 413-4 that are adjacent to each other. For example, the second corner region 415-2 may include a plane facing a direction between the X-axis and the Y-axis.

[0202] In one embodiment, the third corner region 415-3 may include a plane or curved surface facing a direction different from each of the second side surface 413-2 and the third side surface 413-3 adjacent to each other. For example, the third corner region 415-3 may include a plane facing a direction between the -X axis and the -Y axis.

[0203] In one embodiment, the fourth corner region 415-4 may include a plane or curved surface facing a direction different from that of the adjacent second side surface 413-2 and fourth side surface 413-4. For example, the fourth corner region 415-4 may include a plane facing a direction between the -X axis and the Y axis.

[0204] Reference Figure 12A first virtual angle E1 can be defined by the intersection of a virtual surface extending from the first side surface 413-1 and a virtual surface extending from the third side surface 413-3. A second virtual angle E2 can be defined by the intersection of a virtual surface extending from the first side surface 413-1 and a virtual surface extending from the fourth side surface 413-4. A third virtual angle E3 can be defined by the intersection of a virtual surface extending from the second side surface 413-2 and a virtual surface extending from the third side surface 413-3. Another virtual angle E4 can be defined by the intersection of a virtual surface extending from the second side surface 413-2 and a virtual surface extending from the fourth side surface 413-4.

[0205] Reference Figure 12 The first virtual angle E1 can be set to be adjacent to the first corner region 415-1. The second virtual angle E2 can be set to be adjacent to the second corner region 415-2. The third virtual angle E3 can be set to be adjacent to the third corner region 415-3. The fourth virtual angle E4 can be set to be adjacent to the fourth corner region 415-4.

[0206] Reference Figure 12 The first virtual angle E1 and the second virtual angle E2 are separated by a first distance D1. The first virtual angle E1 and the third virtual angle E3 are separated by a third distance D3. The second virtual angle E2 and the fourth virtual angle E4 are separated by a fourth distance D4. The third virtual angle E3 and the fourth virtual angle E4 are separated by a second distance D2.

[0207] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may have a shape in which the corner portions of virtual angles E1, E2, E3, and E4 are respectively removed from a rectangular parallelepiped shape including virtual angles E1, E2, E3, and E4. For example, if on the optical axis (e.g., Figure 13 If viewed along the optical axis (L), the camera assembly 410 can be configured as an octagon. For example, if viewed along the optical axis (e.g., L), the camera assembly 410 can be configured as an octagon. Figure 13 If the camera assembly 410 is viewed in the direction of the optical axis L, then each of the corners b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7 and b8 in the corner region can be separated from each of the adjacent virtual corners E1, E2, E3 and E4 by a predetermined gap.

[0208] For example, in the first corner region 415-1, the first corner b1 may be separated from the first virtual corner E1 by a first gap G1 in the Y-axis direction, and the fifth corner b5 may be separated from the first virtual corner E1 by a fifth gap G5 in the X-axis direction. In one embodiment, the first gap G1 may be provided such that the ratio G1 / D1 of the first gap G1 to the first distance D1 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5. In one embodiment, the fifth gap G5 may be provided such that the ratio G5 / D3 of the fifth gap G5 to the third distance D3 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5.

[0209] For example, in the second corner region 415-2, the second corner b2 may be separated from the second virtual corner E2 by a second gap G2 in the Y-axis direction, and the seventh corner b7 may be separated from the second virtual corner E2 by a seventh gap G7 in the X-axis direction. In one embodiment, the second gap G2 may be configured such that the ratio G2 / D1 of the second gap G2 to the first distance D1 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5. In one embodiment, the seventh gap G7 may be provided such that the ratio G7 / D4 of the seventh gap G7 to the fourth distance D4 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5.

[0210] For example, in the triangular region 415-3, the third angle b3 may be separated from the third virtual angle E3 by a third gap G3 in the Y-axis direction, and the sixth angle b6 may be separated from the third virtual angle E3 by a sixth gap G6 in the X-axis direction. In one embodiment, the third gap G3 may be provided such that the ratio G3 / D2 of the third gap G3 to the second distance D2 is in the range of approximately 0.1 to approximately 0.5. In one embodiment, the sixth gap G6 may be provided such that the ratio G6 / D3 of the sixth gap G6 to the third distance D3 is in the range of approximately 0.1 to approximately 0.5.

[0211] For example, in the fourth corner region 415-4, the fourth corner b4 may be separated from the fourth virtual corner E4 by a fourth gap G4 in the Y-axis direction, and the eighth corner b8 may be separated from the fourth virtual corner E4 by an eighth gap G8 in the X-axis direction. In one embodiment, the fourth gap G4 may be provided such that the ratio G4 / D2 of the fourth gap G4 to the second distance D2 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5. In one embodiment, the eighth gap G8 may be provided such that the ratio G8 / D4 of the eighth gap G8 to the fourth distance D4 is in the range of about 0.1 to about 0.5.

[0212] As another example, the first corner region 415-1 may be separated from the first virtual corner E1 by a predetermined gap. The second corner region 415-2 may be separated from the second virtual corner E2 by a predetermined gap. The third corner region 415-3 may be separated from the third virtual corner E3 by a predetermined gap. The fourth corner region 415-4 may be separated from the first virtual corner E4 by a predetermined gap.

[0213] In some embodiments, the first side surface 413-1 may have a first length L1 in the Y-axis direction. For example, the first side surface 413-1 may have a first length L from a first angle b1 to a second angle b2. In some embodiments, the ratio L1 / D1 of the first length L1 to the first distance D1 may be in the range of 0 to about 0.8.

[0214] In some embodiments, the second side surface 413-2 may have a second length L2 in the Y-axis direction. For example, the second side surface 413-2 may have a second length L2 from the third corner b3 to the fourth corner b4. In some embodiments, the ratio L2 / D2 of the second length L2 to the second distance D2 may be in the range of 0 to about 0.8.

[0215] In some embodiments, the third side surface 413-3 may have a third length L3 in the X-axis direction. For example, the third side surface 413-3 may have a third length L3 from the fifth angle b5 to the sixth angle b6. In some embodiments, the ratio L3 / D3 of the third length L3 to the third distance D3 may be in the range of 0 to about 0.8.

[0216] In some embodiments, the fourth side surface 413-4 may have a fourth length L in the X-axis direction. For example, the fourth side surface 413-4 may have a fourth length L4 from the seventh angle b7 to the eighth angle b8. In some embodiments, the ratio L4 / D4 of the fourth length L4 to the fourth distance D4 may be in the range of 0 to about 0.8.

[0217] In the shape of the camera assembly 410 according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the space utilized by the rotation of the camera assembly 410 or the structure providing that space (e.g., Figure 9 The second camera housing 450 can be miniaturized. For example, since the corner region 415, which has a relatively large radius of rotation compared to the side surface 413, is positioned close to the center of rotation (located on the optical axis L in the figure), the second camera housing 450 (e.g., Figure 9 The size of the second camera housing 450 can be reduced. The shape of the camera assembly 410 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can increase the rotation radius of the camera assembly 410.

[0218] According to some embodiments, the first distance to the fourth distance D1 to D4, the first gap to the eighth gap G1 to G8, and / or the first length to the fourth length L1 to L4 may be relative to the connecting member (e.g., Figure 8 The connecting member 470) can be set. For example, the distance and / or length can be determined based on the connecting member (e.g., Figure 8 The shape of the connecting member 470 is changed.

[0219] In some embodiments, the connecting member (e.g., Figure 8 The connecting member 470 may include a first portion extending along a first diagonal (not shown) connecting the first virtual angle E1 to the fourth virtual angle E4 and a second portion extending along a second diagonal (not shown) connecting the second virtual angle E2 to the third virtual angle E3.

[0220] Figure 13 This is an exploded perspective view showing the camera component of a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0221] In one embodiment, camera assembly 410 may include a lens carrier 430, which includes one or more lenses 431, an image sensor 419, and a first camera housing 420. For example, the first camera housing 420 may include an upper frame 421 and / or a lower frame 422 surrounding at least a portion of the lens carrier 430.

[0222] For example, the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422 may be connected to define a space therein. At least a portion of the lens carrier 430 may be disposed in the space between the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422.

[0223] In some embodiments, the first camera housing 420 may define the surface of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., Figures 6a to 6b At least a portion of the top surface 411, bottom surface 412, and side surface 413 of the upper frame 421. For example, the first surface 421a of the upper frame 421 may define the top surface of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., Figures 6a to 6b The top surface 411). The second surface 422a of the lower frame 422 may define the bottom surface of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., the top surface 411). Figures 6a to 6b The bottom surface 411). The side surface 421b of the upper frame 421 and the side surface 422b of the lower frame 422 may define the side surface of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., the bottom surface 411). Figures 6a to 6b (Side surface 413 in the middle).

[0224] In some embodiments, the first opening 4111 may be defined in a first surface 421a of the upper frame 421. The image sensor 419 may be disposed on a second surface 422a of the lower frame 422.

[0225] In some embodiments, the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422 may be connected such that the side surface 421b of the upper frame 421 and the side surface 422b of the lower frame 422 overlap each other.

[0226] In one embodiment, image sensor 419 (e.g., Figure 2The image sensor 230 can be configured to convert light signals incident from the lens 431 into electrical signals. In one embodiment, the image sensor 419 can be disposed on the lower frame 422 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the image sensor 419 can be disposed in a direction facing the lens 431. If the camera assembly 410 rotates (e.g., as shown in Figures 10 and 120), the image sensor 419 can be disposed on the lower frame 422 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the image sensor 419 can be disposed in a direction facing the lens 431. Figure 11 The image sensor 419 can rotate together with the camera assembly 410. For example, if the camera assembly 410 rotates, the relative position of the image sensor 419 with respect to the lens 431 can be kept constant.

[0227] In one embodiment, the lens carrier 430 may include a lens barrel 432. The lens barrel 432 may be configured to surround the lens 431. At least a portion of the lens barrel 432 may be aligned with a first opening 4111 to allow external light to enter.

[0228] In some embodiments, the lens carrier 430 can be configured to move linearly within the first camera housing 420 along the optical axis (L / -L) of the lens. For example, if the lens carrier 430 moves along the +L axis, the distance between the lens 431 and the image sensor 419 included in the lens carrier 430 can increase. For example, if the lens carrier 430 moves along the -L axis, the distance between the lens 431 and the image sensor 419 included in the lens carrier 430 can decrease. Therefore, the focal length of the camera module 400 can be compensated based on the distance of the distance components.

[0229] In some embodiments, the lens carrier 430 can move linearly along the Z-axis in the basic state of the camera module 400. In some embodiments, the lens carrier 430 can move linearly in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431, which is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the Z-axis when the camera module 400 rotates.

[0230] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may further include a first coil 481 and / or a first magnet 491, which are associated with the movement of the lens carrier 430 in the direction of the optical axis L.

[0231] In one embodiment, a first magnet 491 may be disposed on a side surface of the lens carrier 430. The first magnet 491 may face a first coil 481 disposed in the first camera housing 420. The first magnet 491 may interact electromagnetically with the first coil 481.

[0232] In one embodiment, the first coil 481 may be disposed on a side surface of the first camera housing 420. The first coil 481 may be disposed in the region facing the first magnet 491. For example, the first coil 481 may be disposed in an opening region defined in the side surface 422b of the lower frame 422.

[0233] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a plurality of balls 434 disposed between a side surface of the lens carrier 430 and a first camera housing 420 and / or at least one groove 425 therein accommodating the plurality of balls 434. For example, the plurality of balls 434 may be disposed between a side surface of the first camera housing 420 and a side surface of the lens carrier 430. If the lens carrier 430 moves along the optical axis L, the plurality of balls 434 may provide rolling friction between the lens carrier 430 and the first camera housing 420. In one embodiment, the groove 425 may be defined on a side of the lens carrier 430 and / or may be defined in the first camera housing 420. For example, the groove 425 may guide the plurality of balls 434, thereby causing the balls 434 to roll. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of balls 434 may include a plurality of first balls 434-1 disposed on one side of the first magnet 491 and a plurality of second balls 434-2 disposed on the other side of the first magnet 491. For example, multiple first spheres 434-1 and / or multiple second spheres 434-2 can be arranged along the optical axis L of the lens 431.

[0234] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include at least one guide member 435 projecting from a side surface of the lens carrier 430 and at least one guide rail 423 disposed within the first camera housing 420 and wherein at least one guide member 435 is received. For example, the guide rail 423 may be disposed on a lower frame 422. The guide member 435 may be received in the guide rail 423 to guide the lens carrier 430 to move relative to the optical axis L (e.g., in the L / -L direction).

[0235] In one embodiment, the guide rail 423 may extend from a stepped surface 424 disposed on the side surface 422b of the lower frame 422 along the Z-axis direction (e.g., the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431). If the lens carrier 430 moves in the -Z-axis direction or the -L-axis direction, the stepped surface 424 may support the guide member 435 to limit the range of movement of the lens carrier 430 in the -Z-axis direction or the -L-axis direction.

[0236] In some embodiments, camera assembly 410 may include control circuitry (not shown) and a first sensor 484 for controlling a first coil 481. The control circuitry (not shown) may control linear movement of the lens carrier 430 in the direction of the optical axis L based on signals detected from the first sensor 484. For example, the control circuitry may detect the relative position of a first magnet 491 with respect to the first coil 481 via the first sensor 484, detect the lens carrier in which the first magnet 491 is disposed based on the relative position, and control the current applied to the first coil 481 to reduce the offset between the detected position of the lens carrier 430 and the target position.

[0237] Figure 14 This is a plan view showing a camera assembly according to an embodiment. For ease of understanding, Figure 14 This shows the upper frame omitted from it (e.g., Figure 13 The camera component 410 of the upper frame 421).

[0238] In one embodiment, the lens carrier 430 may include a protruding region 438 facing a first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410, and a first magnet 491 is disposed on the protruding region 438. (See also...) Figure 14 The protruding region 438 can be defined such that the first magnet 491 is at least partially aligned with the first coil 481. For example, the first coil 481 can be disposed on a first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410. In one embodiment, the protruding region 438 can include an opposing surface 4831 facing the first side surface 413-1. For example, the opposing surface 4831 can include a plane facing the X-axis direction. For example, at least a portion of the opposing surface 4831 can be defined by at least a portion of the first magnet 491.

[0239] In one embodiment, the protruding region 438 of the lens carrier 430 may have one side (e.g., in the Y-axis direction) where a plurality of first balls 434-1 are disposed, and the other side (e.g., in the Y-axis direction) where a plurality of second balls 434-2 are disposed. The plurality of first balls 434-1 may be disposed adjacent to the second corner region 415-2. The plurality of second balls 434-2 may be disposed adjacent to the first corner region 415-1. A first magnet 491 may be disposed between the plurality of first balls 434-1 and the plurality of second balls 434-2.

[0240] Reference Figure 14 This can define a first virtual plane P1, including the optical axis L of lens 431. In the illustrated embodiment, the first virtual plane P1 can face the X-axis direction (e.g., Figure 9 (The direction pointed to by the first rotation axis R1). For example, the normal vector X1 of the first virtual plane P1 can be substantially parallel to the X-axis.

[0241] Reference Figure 14 It can define at least a portion of the opposing surface 4831 of the protruding region 438 of the lens carrier 430 and a second virtual plane P2 that is substantially parallel to the first virtual plane P1. For example, the normal vector X2 of the second virtual plane P2 can be substantially parallel to the normal vector X1 of the first virtual plane P1.

[0242] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may be configured such that the plurality of spheres 434 are closer to the first virtual plane P1 than at least a portion of the first magnet 491. For example, the plurality of spheres 434 may be separated from the first virtual plane P1 by a first distance D1. As another example, the second virtual plane P2 (or protruding area) may be separated from the first virtual plane P1 by a second distance D2 greater than the first distance D1.

[0243] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may be configured such that a corner region adjacent to a plurality of spheres 434 intersects a second virtual plane P2. For example, the second virtual plane P2 may be defined as passing between two corners of the corner region. For example, a first corner region 415-1 may be adjacent to a plurality of second spheres 434-2, and the second virtual plane P2 may extend between two corners of the first corner region 415-1 (e.g., first corner b1 and fifth corner b5). For example, a second corner region 415-2 may be adjacent to a plurality of first spheres 434-1, and the second virtual plane P2 may extend between two corners of the second corner region 415-2 (e.g., second corner b2 and seventh corner b7).

[0244] Reference Figure 14 A first virtual axis S1 extending from the plurality of spheres 434 toward the X-axis / -X-axis and a second virtual axis S2 extending from the plurality of spheres 434 toward the Y-axis / -Y-axis can be defined. For example, the first virtual axis S1 and the second virtual axis S2 can pass through the center of the plurality of spheres 434.

[0245] In one embodiment, a camera assembly 410 may be provided such that at least one of a first virtual axis S1 or a second virtual axis S2 passes through a corner region. For example, the first virtual axis S1 defined by a plurality of first spheres 434-1 may pass through a second corner region 415-2 and a fourth corner region 415-4. For example, the first virtual axis S1 defined by a plurality of second spheres 434-2 may pass through a first corner region 415-1 and a third corner region 415-3.

[0246] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may be configured such that the second virtual axis S2 passes through or contacts the surface of the lens barrel 432. For example, the second virtual axis S2 connecting a plurality of first balls 434-1 to a plurality of second balls 434-2 may pass through at least a portion of the lens barrel 432.

[0247] In some embodiments, the center point A of the camera assembly may not coincide with the optical axis of the lens. Center point A may represent the point where the center lines of the first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2 in the X-axis direction intersect with the center lines of the third side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4. Referring to the figures, the optical axis L of the lens 431 may be located to the left of center point A. For example, the rotation center of the camera assembly 410 (e.g., a point located on the optical axis of the lens 431) may not coincide with the geometric center point A. As a result, the rotation radius of the camera assembly 410 may differ on one side and the other based on the rotation axis. For example, considering the second rotation axis R2 of the camera assembly 410, based on the figures, the rotation radius on the right side may be greater than the rotation radius on the left side of the second rotation axis R2.

[0248] In some embodiments, the corner regions (e.g., the first corner region 415-1 and the second corner region 415-2) located on one side (e.g., the right side of the figure) may have a larger area than the corner regions (e.g., the third corner region 415-3 and the fourth corner region 415-4) located on the other side relative to the rotation axis (e.g., the second rotation axis R2). For example, the corner regions with relatively large areas may be the corner regions adjacent to the plurality of spheres 434 (e.g., the first corner region 415-1 and the second corner region 415-2). For example, refer to Figure 12 Each of the first gap G1 to the fourth gap G4 can be larger than each of the fifth gap G5 to the eighth gap G8.

[0249] In the shape of the camera assembly 410 according to the embodiment, the rotation of the camera assembly 410 utilizes space or provides that space (e.g., Figure 9 The second camera housing 450 can be miniaturized. For example, since the corner region 415, which has a relatively large radius of rotation compared to the side surface 413, is positioned close to the center of rotation (located on the optical axis L in the figure), the second camera housing 450 (e.g., Figure 9 The size of the second camera housing (450) can be reduced.

[0250] Figures 15a to 15b This is a diagram illustrating the coil and magnet of a camera module according to an embodiment. Figure 15a 15b is a 3D view of the camera module, and 15b is a 2D view of the camera module. Figures 15a to 15b It is shown in Figure 8 The diagram omits the state of the second camera housing in the camera module.

[0251] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 may include a second coil 482, a second magnet 492 facing the second coil 482, a third coil 483, and a third magnet 493 facing the third coil 483.

[0252] In one embodiment, the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 may be disposed in the camera assembly 410, and the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed in the second camera housing 450. In some embodiments, the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 may be disposed in the second camera housing 450, and the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed in the camera assembly 410.

[0253] In one embodiment, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410. The second magnet 492 may be disposed on the region of the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410. The second coil 482 and the second magnet 492 may be configured to interact electromagnetically with each other. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed in the magnetic field generated by the second magnet 492. For example, if a current is applied to the second coil 482, a predetermined magnetic force (e.g., Lorentz force) can be applied to the second coil 482.

[0254] In one embodiment, a rotational torque about a first rotation axis R1 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400 by a predetermined magnetic force. For example, if a magnetic force in the direction F1 is applied to the second coil 482, a rotational torque M in the counterclockwise direction CCW1 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400. If a magnetic force in the direction F2 is applied to the second coil 482, a rotational torque M1 in the clockwise direction CW1 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400.

[0255] In some embodiments, the second coil 482 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., a third side surface 413-3) of the side surface 413 facing the image sensor 419 (e.g., a camera assembly) (to which the second rotation shaft R2 is connected) (e.g., a fourth side surface 413-4). In some embodiments, the second coil 482 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., a fourth side surface 413-4) of the side surface 413 facing the image sensor 419 (e.g., a third side surface 413-3), which faces the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470.

[0256] In one embodiment, a third coil 483 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410. A third magnet 493 may be disposed on a region of the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410. The third coil 483 and the third magnet 493 may be configured to interact electromagnetically with each other. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed in a magnetic field generated by the third magnet 493. For example, if a current is applied to the third coil 483, a predetermined magnetic force (e.g., Lorentz force) may be applied to the third coil 483.

[0257] In one embodiment, a rotational torque about the second rotation axis R2 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400 by a predetermined magnetic force. For example, if a magnetic force in the direction F1 is applied to the third coil 483, a rotational torque M in the clockwise direction CW2 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 180. If a magnetic force in the direction F2 is applied to the third coil 483, a rotational torque M2 in the counterclockwise direction CCW2 can be applied to the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 180.

[0258] In some embodiments, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the surface of the side surface 413 facing the image sensor 419 (e.g., the first side surface 413-1 to which the first rotation shaft R1 is connected) (e.g., the second side surface 413-2). For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the surface of the side surface 413 facing the image sensor 419 (e.g., the first side surface 413-1) (e.g., the second side surface 413-2), which faces the first portion 471 of the connecting member 470.

[0259] In one embodiment, the second coil 482 may be wound several times around the second rotation axis R2. The third coil 483 may be wound several times around the first rotation axis R1. For example, the second and third coils may be wound several times around axes that are substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0260] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second magnet 492 facing the second coil 482 and at least a portion of the third magnet 493 facing the third coil 483 face directions that are substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, the second magnet 492 may face the direction of the second rotation axis R2, while the third magnet 493 may face the direction of the first rotation axis R1.

[0261] Figures 16a to 16c This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of the coils and magnets of a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0262] Figures 16a to 16c The magnet 1610 shown may include Figures 4 to 1The first magnet 491, the second magnet 492 and / or the third magnet 493 shown in Figure 5.

[0263] Figures 16a to 16c The coil 1620 shown may include Figures 4 to 1 The first coil 481, the second coil 482, and / or the third coil 483 shown in Figure 5.

[0264] In one embodiment, when current is applied to coil 1620, magnet 1610 and coil 1620 can electromagnetically overlap each other. Coil 1620 can be positioned at a location where it can interact with the magnetic field generated by magnet 1610.

[0265] In one embodiment, one of the magnet 1610 and the coil 1620 may be disposed on a fixed structure, while the other may be disposed on a movable structure that moves relative to the fixed structure.

[0266] For example, during the rotation of a camera assembly (e.g., camera assembly 410 of FIG. 10), a magnet 1610 may be disposed in a housing (e.g., second camera housing 450 of FIG. 10) which is a fixed structure, and a coil 1620 may be disposed in a camera assembly (e.g., camera assembly 410 of FIG. 10) which is a rotatable structure that rotates relative to the housing.

[0267] For example, in the lens carrier (e.g., Figure 13 In the linear movement of the lens carrier 430, the coil 1620 can be set in the camera assembly (e.g., which is a fixed structure) Figure 13 The first camera housing 420) is located therein, and the magnet 1610 can be disposed in a lens carrier (e.g., that moves linearly relative to the camera assembly) Figure 13 On the lens carrier 430).

[0268] Reference Figure 16a Magnet 1610 may include multiple sub-magnets 1611 and 1612. For example, magnet 1610 may include two sub-magnets 1611 and 1612.

[0269] In one embodiment, magnet 1610 may include a facing surface 1613 facing coil 1620. In some embodiments, magnet 1610 may be configured such that facing surface 1613 has at least two polarities. For example, a portion of facing surface 1613 may have an N pole, while another portion of facing surface 1613 may have a S pole. In one embodiment, the N and S poles may be positioned substantially parallel to the direction in which the N and S poles are to move.

[0270] According to an embodiment, during the rotation of the camera assembly (e.g., camera assembly 410 of FIG. 10), some of the plurality of coils (e.g., first coil 481, second coil 482, and third coil) (e.g., first coil 481 and second coil 482) can be disposed on a fixed structure (e.g., second camera housing 450 of FIG. 10), and another coil (e.g., third coil 483) can be disposed on a rotatable structure (e.g., camera assembly 410 of FIG. 10). Furthermore, regarding the arrangement of the plurality of magnets, some of the plurality of magnets (e.g., first magnet 491, second magnet 492, and third magnet 493) (e.g., first magnet 491 and second magnet 492) can be disposed on a rotatable structure (e.g., camera assembly 410 of FIG. 10), and another magnet (e.g., third magnet 493) can be disposed on a fixed structure (e.g., second camera housing 450 of FIG. 10).

[0271] According to one embodiment, multiple coils and multiple magnets can be configured based on functions performed by the camera module (e.g., autofocus function, image stabilization function). For example, some of the multiple coils associated with the autofocus function (e.g., third coil 483) and some of the multiple magnets (e.g., third magnet 493) can be configured on a rotatable structure. Furthermore, other coils associated with the image stabilization function (e.g., first coil 481 and second coil 482) can be configured on the rotatable structure, and other magnets (e.g., first magnet 491 and second magnet 492) can be configured on a fixed structure.

[0272] Reference Figure 16a A coil 1620 can be formed by winding the wire 1621 several times. A vector v can be defined extending from the opposing surface 1613 of the magnet 1610 and passing through the region 1622 surrounded by the wire 1621. For example, a coil 1620 can be provided such that the wire 1621 is wound around the vector v several times. Current in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction can flow around the vector v through the coil 1620. In some embodiments, in Figures 15a to 15b The second coil 482 shown can be configured as a virtual line C2 extending therein around the second rotation axis R2. In some embodiments, Figures 15a to 15b The third coil 483 shown can be configured as a virtual line C1 extending therein around the first rotation axis R1.

[0273] Reference Figure 16b A clockwise current can flow through coil 1620. Based on the attached diagram, an upward magnetic force (e.g., Lorentz force) can be applied to coil 1620. Here, if coil 1620 is mounted on a fixed structure, it can be understood that a downward magnetic force is applied to magnet 1610.

[0274] Reference Figure 16c A counterclockwise current can flow through coil 1620. Based on the attached diagram, a downward magnetic force (e.g., Lorentz force) can be applied to coil 1620. Here, when coil 1620 is arranged on a fixed structure, it can be understood that an upward magnetic force (Lorentz force) is applied to magnet 1610.

[0275] However, the magnets and coils disclosed in this disclosure are not necessarily limited to Figures 16a to 16c As shown in the diagram. For example, a magnet can have opposing surfaces with a single polarity.

[0276] However, the magnets disclosed in this disclosure are not necessarily limited to Figures 16a to 16c The form shown. For example, a magnet may include a sub-magnet. For example, a magnet may be provided such that an N-pole sub-magnet defines a portion of an opposing surface, while an S-pole sub-magnet defines the remainder of the opposing surface.

[0277] Figure 17 This is a diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment. Figure 18 This is a diagram showing the PCB of the camera module. For clarity, Figure 17 The diagram shows the omission of the upper frame (e.g., Figure 13 The camera component 410 of the upper frame 421).

[0278] In one embodiment, camera module 400 may include a PCB 460 surrounding camera assembly 410. For example, PCB 460 may be coupled to a side surface of camera assembly 410 (e.g., Figures 6a to 6b (Side surface 413). PCB 460 may include an inner surface 460a facing the lens carrier 430 and an outer surface 460b facing the second camera housing 450.

[0279] In one embodiment, the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 may be disposed on the outer surface 460b of the PCB 460, and the first coil 481 may be disposed on the inner surface 460a of the PCB 460. The second coil 482 and the third coil 483 may be configured to interact with the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493, respectively, and the first coil 481 may be configured to interact with the first magnet 491.

[0280] In one embodiment, PCB 460 may include a second region 462 on which a second coil 482 is disposed, a third region 463 on which a third coil 483 is disposed, and a first region 461 on which a first coil 481 is disposed.

[0281] In one embodiment, the second region 462 may be disposed between the third region 463 and the first region 461. The third region 463 and the first region 461 may be disposed facing each other. In some embodiments, the second region 462 may face a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction toward the third region 463 or the first region 461.

[0282] In one embodiment, the camera module 400 may further include control circuitry (not shown) configured to control the second coil 482, the third coil 483, and the first coil 481. The control circuitry can control the current flowing through the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 to allow the camera assembly 410 to rotate within a predetermined range. The control circuitry can control the current flowing through the first coil 481 to allow linear movement of the lens carrier 430. In some embodiments, the control circuitry may be mounted on a PCB 460.

[0283] In one embodiment, the control circuitry may further include a Hall sensor configured to sense a magnetic field. The control circuitry can detect the state of the lens carrier 430 and the camera assembly 410 by means of a signal detected by the Hall sensor. The signal sensed by the Hall sensor can be fed back to the control circuitry. Therefore, the control circuitry can control the camera assembly 410 or the lens carrier 430 based on the feedback signal. In some embodiments, the Hall sensor may be mounted on a PCB 460.

[0284] In some embodiments, the Hall sensor (not shown) may include a second Hall sensor for sensing the relative position of the second magnet 492 and the second coil 482 (e.g., Figures 6a to 6b The second sensor 485), and the third Hall sensor (e.g., for sensing the relative position of the third magnet 493 and the third coil 483) are used to sense the relative position of the third magnet 493 and the third coil 483. Figures 6a to 6b The third sensor 486), and the first Hall sensor (e.g., for sensing the relative position of the first magnet 491 and the first coil 481) for sensing the relative position of the first magnet 491 and the first coil 481. Figure 13 The first sensor 484).

[0285] In some embodiments, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 may include a camera module 400 and control circuitry for controlling the camera module 400. For example, the control circuitry may include components included in the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The processor in the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 (Processor 120). In some embodiments, the control circuitry may be located on the PCB 460 of the camera module 400, or on the substrate of the electronic device.

[0286] In some embodiments, camera module 400 may include drive circuitry 468 (e.g., coil driver and controller) electrically connected to control circuitry to control the coil.

[0287] In some embodiments, the drive circuit 468 can be controlled such that it applies a predetermined electrical signal to at least one of the first coil 481, the second coil 482, or the third coil 483.

[0288] In some embodiments, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed on the PCB 460. For example, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed on at least one of the first region 461, the second region 462, or the third region 463. For example, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed in an extension portion 469 extending from at least one of the first region 461, the second region 462, or the third region 463. In some embodiments, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed inside the camera module 400 or outside the camera module 400. For example, the extension portion 469 may be a region extending out of the second camera housing 450 (e.g., Figure 4 (Extension 469).

[0289] Electronic device 101 or 300 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a housing 310 including a camera module 400, in which the optical axis L is configured to face a first direction; and a camera assembly 410, the camera assembly 410 including a second camera housing 450 disposed within the housing 310 and a camera assembly 410 disposed within the second camera housing 450, wherein the camera assembly may include a first camera housing 420, a lens carrier including at least one lens 431 and wherein at least a portion is disposed within the first camera housing 420, and an image sensor 419 disposed within the first camera housing 420, wherein the first camera housing 420 may include a first surface facing the first surface. The camera assembly 410 has a second surface 412 of surface 411, at least one side surface 413 surrounding the space between the first surface 411 and the second surface 412, and at least one corner region 415, wherein the at least one corner region 415 may have a surface with a predetermined surface area, wherein the camera assembly 410 may rotate about the rotation center point C of the camera assembly 410 such that the optical axis L of the lens 431 forms a predetermined angle with respect to the first direction, wherein the at least one side surface 413 may be separated from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the at least one side surface 413 by a first gap, and the at least one corner region 415 may be separated from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 by a second gap greater than the first gap.

[0290] In some embodiments, the lens carrier 430 may be configured to be movable relative to the optical axis L of the lens 431, thereby changing the distance from the lens 431 to the image sensor 419.

[0291] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may include a plurality of spheres 434 disposed between the first camera housing 420 and the lens carrier 430, a first coil disposed in the first camera housing 420, and a first magnet 491 disposed in the lens carrier 430 and facing the first coil. At least one corner region 415 may include a first corner region 415-1 and a second corner region 415-2 adjacent to the plurality of spheres. At least one side surface 413 may include a first side surface 413-1 disposed between the first corner region 415-1 and the second corner region 415-2, and a first coil 481 is disposed on the first side surface 413-1.

[0292] In some embodiments, at least one side surface 413 may be disposed at a position spaced apart from the rotation center point by a first distance, and at least one corner region 415 connected to or extending to at least one side surface 413 may be disposed at a position spaced apart from the rotation center point by a second distance, the second distance being equal to or greater than the first distance.

[0293] In some embodiments, camera assembly 410 may include a first rotation axis R1 extending substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L of lens 431 and in a second direction, and a second rotation axis R2 extending upward in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction, wherein the rotation center point is defined as the point where the first rotation axis R1, the second rotation axis R2, and the optical axis L of lens 431 intersect each other. At least one side surface may include a first side surface 413-1 and a second side surface 413-2, with a first virtual line C1 extending from the first rotation axis R1 and a second virtual line C2 extending from the second rotation axis R2 passing through the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2, wherein the at least one corner region is defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2.

[0294] In some embodiments, at least one side surface 413 may include a first side surface 413-1, a second side surface 413-2 facing the first side surface 413-1, a third side surface 413-3 defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2, and a fourth side surface 413-4 facing the third side surface 413-3, wherein at least one corner region may include a first corner region 415-1 defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-2, a second corner region 415-2 defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the fourth side surface 413-4, and a fourth side surface 413-4 defined between the second side surface 413-2 and the third side surface 413-3, wherein at least one corner region may include a first corner region 415-1 defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-2, a second corner region 415-2 defined between the second side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-3, and a third corner region 415-2 defined between the second side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-3, and a fourth corner region 415-4 defined between the second side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-2, and a fourth corner region 413-4 defined between the second side surface 413-1 and the third side surface 413-2. The third corner region 415-3 between the three side surfaces 413-3 and the fourth corner region 415-4 defined between the second side surface 413-2 and the fourth side surface 413-4, wherein a virtual angle is defined by a virtual side surface extending from one of the at least one side surface and a virtual side surface extending from the other side surface adjacent to the virtual side surface, wherein the virtual angle may include a first virtual angle E1 adjacent to the first corner region 415-1, a second virtual angle E2 adjacent to the second corner region 415-2, a third virtual angle E3 adjacent to the third corner region 415-3, and a fourth virtual angle E4 adjacent to the fourth corner region 415-4.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first virtual angle E1 may be separated from the second virtual angle E2 by a first distance D1, wherein the first side surface 413-1 is defined such that the first angle b1 defined together with the first corner region is separated from the first virtual angle E1 by a first gap G1, and the second angle b2 defined together with the second corner region 415-2 is separated from the second virtual angle E2 by a second gap G2, wherein the ratio G1 / D1 of the first gap G1 to the first distance D1 and the ratio G2 / D1 of the second gap G2 to the first distance D1 may be in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first virtual angle E1 may be separated from the third virtual angle E3 by a third distance D3, wherein the third side surface 413-3 is defined such that the fifth angle b5 defined together with the first corner region is separated from the first virtual angle E1 by a fifth gap G5, and the sixth angle b6 defined together with the third corner region 415-3 is separated from the third virtual angle E3 by a sixth gap G6, wherein the ratio G5 / D3 of the fifth gap G5 to the third distance D3 and the ratio G6 / D3 of the sixth gap G6 to the third distance D3 may be in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0297] In some embodiments, the length between a pair of corners defined together with two adjacent corner regions in the side surface 413 can be defined as a first length L1, wherein two virtual corners adjacent to the two corner regions are separated from each other by a first distance D1, wherein the ratio of the first length L1 to the first distance D1, L1 / D1, can be in the range of 0 to 0.8.

[0298] In some embodiments, a virtual plane including the optical axis L of the lens 431 and parallel to the first side surface 413-1 may be defined, wherein each of the plurality of spheres may be positioned at a position spaced apart from the virtual plane by a first distance, and wherein at least a portion of the first magnet 491 may be positioned at a position spaced apart from the virtual plane by a second distance greater than the first distance.

[0299] In some embodiments, at least one corner region 415 may further include a fourth corner region 415-4 and a third corner region 415-3. The fourth corner region 415-4 is disposed in the extension line of the optical axis L passing through the lens 431 from the first corner region 415-1, and the third corner region 415-3 is disposed in the extension line of the optical axis L passing through the lens 431 from the second corner region 415-2. The first corner region 415-1 or the second corner region 415-2 may be defined at a first distance from the rotation center point C, and the third corner region 415-3 or the fourth corner region 415-4 may be defined at a second distance from the rotation center point less than the first distance.

[0300] In some embodiments, the surface area of ​​the first corner region 415-1 or the second corner region 415-2 may be greater than the surface area of ​​the third corner region 415-3 or the fourth corner region 415-4.

[0301] In some embodiments, a first virtual axis S1 extending from a plurality of spheres in a direction parallel to that pointed to by the first side surface 413-1 and a second virtual axis S2 extending from the plurality of spheres and substantially perpendicular to the first virtual axis S1 may be defined, wherein at least one of the first virtual axis S1 and the second virtual axis S2 may pass through the first corner region 415-1 or the second corner region 415-2.

[0302] In some embodiments, the lens carrier 430 may further include a lens barrel 432 surrounding the lens 431, and at least a portion of the lens barrel 432 is disposed between the lens and the first magnet 491. The plurality of balls 434 may include a plurality of first balls 434-1 disposed on one side of the first magnet 491 and adjacent to the second corner region 415-2 and a plurality of second balls 434-2 disposed on the other side of the first magnet 491 and adjacent to the first corner region 415-1. The plurality of balls 434 may be arranged such that a virtual line connecting the plurality of first balls 434-1 to the plurality of second balls 434-2 passes through at least a portion of the lens barrel 432.

[0303] Portable communication devices 100 or 300 according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a camera assembly 410 including a lens and an image sensor; a camera housing 310 housing at least a portion of the camera assembly 410; a printed circuit board (PCB) surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly 410; and a plurality of coils electrically connected to the PCB 460, wherein the plurality of coils includes a first coil 481 disposed on a first region 461 of the PCB 460, a second coil 482 disposed on a second region 462 of the PCB, and a coil disposed on the PCB 460. A third coil 483 on the third region of 460; and a plurality of magnets 491, 492, and 493 configured to electromagnetically interact with the plurality of coils 481, 482, and 483, wherein the plurality of magnets 491, 492, and 493 include: a first magnet 491 disposed within the camera assembly 410 and facing the first region 461; a second magnet 492 defining the inner surface of the camera housing 310 and facing the second region 462; and a third magnet 493 defining the inner surface of the camera housing 310 and facing the third region 463, wherein the camera assembly 410 may include a fourth side surface 413-4 substantially facing the second magnet, a third side surface 413-3 facing the fourth side surface 413-4, a second side surface 413-2 substantially facing the third magnet, a first side surface 413-1 facing the second side surface 413-2, a first corner region 415-1 defined between the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2, and a region defined on the first side surface. The second corner region 415-2 between 413-1 and the fourth side surface 413-4 may define a first virtual angle E1 defined by the intersection of a virtual side surface extending from the first side surface and a virtual side surface extending from the third side surface 413-3, and a second virtual angle E2 defined by the intersection of a virtual side surface extending from the first side surface and a virtual side surface extending from the fourth side surface 413-4. The first side surface 413-1 may define a first angle b1 together with the first corner region 415-1, and the first side surface 413-1 may define a second angle b2 together with the second corner region 415-2. The first virtual angle E1 and the second virtual angle E2 may be separated from each other by a first distance, the first virtual angle E1 and the first angle b1 may be separated from each other by a first gap, and the second virtual angle E2 and the second angle b2 may be separated from each other by a second gap. At least one of the first ratio of the first gap to the first distance and the second ratio of the second gap to the first distance may be in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0304] In some embodiments, the portable communication device may further include control circuitry electrically connected to the PCB 460, the first coil 481, the second coil 482, and the third coil 483. The control circuitry may be configured to perform a first function associated with the camera assembly 410 by moving the camera assembly 410 in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis L of the lens 431 using the first coil 481, and to perform a second function associated with the camera assembly 410 by rotating the camera assembly 410 about at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L using at least one of the second coil 482 or the third coil 483. The first function may include an autofocus function, and the second function may include an image stabilization function.

[0305] A camera module according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a camera assembly including a first camera housing 420, a lens 431 exposed through a surface of the first camera housing 420, and an image sensor 419 disposed inside the first camera housing 420; and a second camera housing 450, wherein at least a portion of the camera assembly 410 is housed, wherein the camera assembly 410 is connectable to the interior of the second camera housing 450 to rotate about each of a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2, the first rotation axis R1 being substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens 431. The direction of L, the second rotation axis R2 is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431 and each of the first rotation axes R1, wherein the first camera housing 420 may include first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2 facing a first direction which is the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1, second side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4 facing a second direction which is the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2, and a surface defined between the first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2 and the second side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4 and facing the first and second directions. The corner region 415 is defined in each different direction; and the corner region 415 may include first angles b1, b2, b3 and b4 defined together with first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2, and second angles b5, b6, b7 and b8 defined together with second side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4, wherein a first virtual side surface extending from the first side surface in the second direction, a second virtual side surface extending from the second side surface in the first direction, and a virtual angle E1 defined by the first virtual side surface and the second virtual side surface may be defined. E2, E3, and E4, wherein any one of the virtual angles E1 or E3 can be spaced apart by a first distance from another E2 or E4 disposed in the second direction and spaced apart by a second distance from another E1 or E3 disposed in the first direction, each of the first angles b1, b2, b3, and b4 can be separated from the virtual angle by a first gap in the second direction, the second angle can be separated from the virtual angle by a second gap in the first direction, and at least one of the ratio of the first gap to the first distance and the ratio of the second gap to the second distance can be in the range of 0.1 to 0.5.

[0306] In some embodiments, the distance between the first angles b1, b2, b3 and b4 in the first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2 can be defined as a first length, and the ratio of the first length to the first distance in the first side surfaces 413-1 and 413-2 can be in the range of 0 to 0.8.

[0307] In some embodiments, the distance between the second angles b5, b6, b7 and b8 in the second side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4 can be defined as a second length, and the ratio of the second length to the second distance in the second side surfaces 413-3 and 413-4 can be in the range of 0 to 0.8.

[0308] In some embodiments, the camera module may further include a connecting member 470 disposed between the first camera housing 420 and the second camera housing 450, such that the camera assembly 410 is rotatably connected to the second camera housing 450. The connecting member 470 may include a first portion 471 rotatably connected to the camera assembly 410 and a second portion 472 rotatably connected to the second camera housing 450. The first portion 471 may include a first protrusion 474 received in a first hole 4131 defined in the first camera housing 420 and protruding toward a first rotation axis R1. The second portion may include a second protrusion 475 received in a second hole 4531 defined in the second camera housing 450 and protruding toward a second rotation axis R2.

[0309] The camera module and electronic device including the camera module according to the embodiments disclosed in this document can provide autofocus and image stabilization functions. Regarding the autofocus function, the distance between the lens and the image sensor can be changed by moving the lens in the optical axis direction. Regarding the image stabilization function, the electronic device and / or camera module can be configured to rotate the lens together with the image sensor.

[0310] In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly determined through this disclosure may be provided.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: The housing includes the camera area facing the first direction; as well as A camera module, disposed within the housing to receive light passing through the camera region, the camera module comprising: First camera housing, A camera assembly, disposed within a first camera housing, includes a second camera housing, a lens carrier having at least one lens disposed at least partially within the second camera housing, and an image sensor disposed within the second camera housing. The second camera housing includes a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, at least one side surface surrounding a space defined between the first surface and the second surface, and at least one corner region having a predetermined surface area. The at least one corner region is formed between any adjacent side surfaces. The camera assembly is supported within the first camera housing by a connecting member comprising two rotation axes, and the camera assembly is rotatably connected to the first camera housing via the connecting member about the two rotation axes such that the optical axis of the at least one lens forms a predetermined angle relative to the first direction. Wherein, the at least one side surface is separated from the inner surface of the first camera housing facing the at least one side surface by a first gap, and the at least one corner region is separated from the inner surface of the first camera housing by a second gap, the second gap being larger than the first gap. The connecting member is integrally disposed between the camera assembly and the first camera housing. The two rotation axes include a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis. The first rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the second rotation axis extends upward in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. The connecting member includes a first part, a second part, and a corner portion defined between the first part and the second part and connecting the first part and the second part. Wherein, the first portion of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the first camera housing via the first rotating shaft of the two rotating shafts, and the second portion of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the camera assembly via the second rotating shaft of the two rotating shafts. The camera assembly includes a first coil disposed in the second camera housing and positioned facing the first portion of the connecting member, and a first magnet disposed in the lens carrier and positioned facing the first coil.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, Within the second camera housing, the lens carrier is movable along the optical axis of the at least one lens, such that the distance from the at least one lens to the image sensor is variable.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The camera assembly includes: Multiple spheres are disposed between the second camera housing and the lens carrier. Wherein, the at least one corner region includes a first corner region and a second corner region adjacent to the plurality of spheres, and The at least one side surface includes a first side surface, the first coil is disposed on the first side surface, and the first side surface is disposed between the first corner region and the second corner region.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one side surface is separated from the rotation center point of the camera assembly by a first distance, and the at least one corner region connected to or extending to the at least one side surface is separated from the rotation center point by a second distance, wherein the second distance is equal to or greater than the first distance.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The camera assembly includes a first camera rotation axis and a second camera rotation axis. The first camera rotation axis is disposed perpendicular to the optical axis of the at least one lens and extends in a second direction. The second camera rotation axis extends upward in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. Wherein, the optical axis of the at least one lens, the first camera rotation axis, and the second camera rotation axis intersect each other at the rotation center point of the camera assembly. The at least one side surface includes a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein a first virtual line extending from the first rotation axis and a second virtual line extending from the second rotation axis both pass through the first side surface and the second side surface. The at least one corner region is formed between the first side surface and the second side surface.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one side surface includes a first side surface, a second side surface facing the first side surface, a third side surface disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface, and a fourth side surface facing the third side surface. Wherein, the at least one corner region includes a first corner region formed between the first side surface and the third side surface, a second corner region formed between the first side surface and the fourth side surface, a third corner region formed between the second side surface and the third side surface, and a fourth corner region formed between the second side surface and the fourth side surface. The virtual angle is defined by a virtual side surface extending from one of the at least one side surface and a virtual side surface extending from the other side surface adjacent to the virtual side surface. The virtual angles include a first virtual angle adjacent to the first corner region, a second virtual angle adjacent to the second corner region, a third virtual angle adjacent to the third corner region, and a fourth virtual angle adjacent to the fourth corner region.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, The first virtual angle and the second virtual angle are separated by a first distance. Wherein, the first corner, defined together with the first corner region, is separated from the first virtual corner by a first gap, and the second corner, defined together with the second corner region, is separated from the second virtual corner by a second gap. The ratio of the first gap to the first distance and the ratio of the second gap to the first distance are both within the range of 0.1 to 0.

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8. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, The first virtual angle and the third virtual angle are separated by a third distance. The third side surface is defined such that the fifth angle, defined together with the first corner region, is separated from the first virtual angle by a fifth gap, and the sixth angle, defined together with the third corner region, is separated from the third virtual angle by a sixth gap. The ratio of the fifth gap to the third distance and the ratio of the sixth gap to the third distance are both within the range of 0.1 to 0.

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9. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, In the side surface, the length between a pair of corners defined together with two adjacent corner regions is defined as a first length. Specifically, the two virtual corners adjacent to the two adjacent corner regions are separated from each other by a first distance. The ratio of the first length to the first distance is in the range of 0 to 0.

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10. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The virtual plane is defined as including a segment of the optical axis that is parallel to the first side surface. Each of the plurality of spheres is separated from the virtual plane by a first distance. In this configuration, at least a portion of the first magnet is separated from the virtual plane by a second distance, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

11. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The at least one corner region further includes a fourth corner region and a third corner region, the fourth corner region being disposed on a first extension line extending from the first corner region through the optical axis of the at least one lens, and the third corner region being disposed on a second extension line extending from the second corner region through the optical axis of the at least one lens. Wherein, the first corner region or the second corner region is separated from the rotation center point of the camera assembly by a first distance, and The third corner region or the fourth corner region is separated from the rotation center point by a second distance, which is less than the first distance.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, At least one of the first corner region and the second corner region has a larger surface area than at least one of the third corner region and the fourth corner region.

13. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The first virtual axis extends from the plurality of spheres in an orientation parallel to the first side surface. The second virtual axis extends from the plurality of spheres and is perpendicular to the first virtual axis. Wherein, at least one of the first virtual axis and the second virtual axis passes through the first corner region or the second corner region.

14. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The lens carrier further includes a lens barrel surrounding the at least one lens, and at least a portion of the lens carrier is disposed between the at least one lens and the first magnet. The plurality of balls includes a first group of balls and a second group of balls. The first group of balls is disposed on one side of the first magnet adjacent to the second corner region, and the second group of balls is disposed on the other side of the first magnet adjacent to the first corner region. The virtual line connecting the first group of balls to the second group of balls passes through at least a portion of the lens barrel.

15. A camera module, comprising: Facing the first camera housing in the first direction, A camera assembly disposed within a first camera housing, the camera assembly comprising: a second camera housing, a lens carrier having at least one lens disposed at least partially within the second camera housing, and an image sensor disposed within the second camera housing. The second camera housing includes a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, at least one side surface surrounding a space defined between the first surface and the second surface, and at least one corner region having a predetermined surface area. The at least one corner region is formed between any adjacent side surfaces. The camera assembly is supported within the first camera housing by a connecting member comprising two rotation axes, and the camera assembly is rotatably connected to the first camera housing via the connecting member about the two rotation axes such that the optical axis of the at least one lens forms a predetermined angle relative to the first direction. Wherein, the at least one side surface is separated from the inner surface of the first camera housing facing the at least one side surface by a first gap, and the at least one corner region is separated from the inner surface of the first camera housing by a second gap, the second gap being larger than the first gap. The connecting member is integrally disposed between the camera assembly and the first camera housing. The two rotation axes include a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis. The first rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the second rotation axis extends upward in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. The connecting member includes a first part, a second part, and a corner portion defined between the first part and the second part and connecting the first part and the second part. Wherein, the first portion of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the first camera housing via the first rotating shaft of the two rotating shafts, and the second portion of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the camera assembly via the second rotating shaft of the two rotating shafts. The camera assembly includes a first coil disposed in the second camera housing and positioned facing the first portion of the connecting member, and a first magnet disposed in the lens carrier and positioned facing the first coil.

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