Portable communication device

Abstract

A portable communication device is provided. The device includes: a camera assembly including a lens and an image sensor; a printed circuit board (PCB) surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly; a plurality of coils including a first coil disposed on a first area of ​​the PCB, a second coil disposed on a second area of ​​the PCB, and a third coil disposed on a third area of ​​the PCB; and a control circuit electrically connected to the PCB, the first coil, the second coil, and the third coil. The control circuit performs a first function related to the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis of the lens using the first coil, and performs a second function related to the camera assembly by rotating the camera assembly around at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a camera module and an electronic device including the same. Background Art

[0002] The electronic device may include one or more camera modules. The camera module may have an autofocus function, by which the lens moves along the optical axis direction to provide autofocus of the lens. The electronic device may have a function of compensating for the shaking of the camera module. For example, in the function of compensating for the shaking, the lens may move in a direction other than the optical axis direction to compensate for the vibration applied to the camera module. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] The camera module may support various functions. For example, the camera module may include at least one of a function related to image stabilization or a function related to autofocus. For example, in the camera module, only the lens may be moved or rotated, and if the function related to image stabilization is operated, the image sensor is fixed, and therefore, the quality of the obtained image may be degraded.

[0005] Aspects of the present disclosure are to at least solve the above problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device including a camera module having an autofocus function by which a lens moves along an optical axis direction and a function by which the lens rotates and moves around at least two axes.

[0006] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0007] Technical Solution

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a portable communication device is provided. The portable communication device includes: a camera assembly including a lens and an image sensor; 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 include a first coil disposed on a first area of ​​the PCB, a second coil disposed on a second area of ​​the PCB, and a third coil disposed on a third area of ​​the PCB; and a control circuit electrically connected to the PCB, the first coil, the second coil, and the third coil, wherein the control circuit is configured to: perform a first function related to the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis of the lens using the first coil, and perform a second function related to the camera assembly by rotating the camera assembly around at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a portable communication device is provided. The portable communication device includes: a lens assembly, the lens assembly including a lens; a camera assembly, the camera assembly including a lens and an image sensor; a plurality of printed circuit boards (PCBs), the plurality of PCBs surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly, wherein the plurality of PCBs include a first PCB and a second PCB; a plurality of coils, the plurality of coils being electrically connected to the plurality of PCBs and including a first coil, a second coil, and a third coil, wherein at least one of the first coil, the second coil, or the third coil is disposed on the first PCB, and at least another of the first coil, the second coil, or the third coil is disposed on the second PCB; and a control circuit, the control circuit being electrically connected to the plurality of PCBs and the plurality of coils, wherein the control circuit is configured to: perform a first function related to the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly in a direction substantially parallel to an optical axis L of the lens using the first coil, and perform a second function related to the camera assembly by rotating the camera assembly around at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a camera module is provided. The camera module includes: a camera assembly including a lens and an image sensor; 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 include a first coil disposed on a first area of ​​the PCB, a second coil disposed on a second area of ​​the PCB, and a third coil disposed on a third area of ​​the PCB; and a controller electrically connected to the PCB and the plurality of coils, wherein the controller is configured to: perform a first function associated with the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly in a direction substantially parallel to an optical axis of the lens using the first coil, and perform a second function associated with the camera assembly by rotating the camera assembly around at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a portable communication device is provided. The portable communication device includes: a housing that defines at least a portion of an outer surface of the portable communication device; a display that is housed in the housing; and a camera assembly, wherein the camera assembly includes: a first camera housing; a lens assembly that is at least partially housed in the first camera housing and includes a plurality of lenses; an image sensor that is housed in the first camera housing; a printed circuit board that at least partially surrounds the first camera housing, wherein the printed circuit board includes: a first area corresponding to a first side surface of the first camera housing; a second area corresponding to a second side surface of the first camera housing, the second side surface being adjacent to the first side surface; and a second area corresponding to a second side surface of the first camera housing, the second side surface being adjacent to the first side surface. A third area corresponding to a third side surface of a camera housing, the third side surface is adjacent to the second side surface and faces the first side surface, and the first coil is arranged on the first area, the second coil is arranged on the second area and the third coil is arranged on the third area; and a processor, which is functionally connected to the camera assembly, wherein the processor is configured to: perform a first function related to the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis of at least one lens of the plurality of lenses using the first coil, and perform a second function related to the camera assembly by moving the camera assembly around at least one rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the optical axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil.

[0012] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0013] Technical Effects

[0014] The camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a function related to image stabilization in addition to a function related to autofocus.

[0015] Furthermore, various effects directly or indirectly determined by the present disclosure can also be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3A is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3B is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5A and Figure 5B is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] Fig. 6A and Figure 6B is a view showing a camera assembly and a connection member of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Fig. 7A and Figure 7B is a view showing a connection member of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 8 is a view showing a camera assembly, a connecting member, and a housing of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Fig. 10A and Fig. 10Bis a view showing a camera assembly of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0029] Fig.11 is a view showing a third rotation of the camera assembly of the camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B is a view showing a coil and a magnet of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0031] Fig.13 is an exploded perspective view showing a camera assembly of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Fig.14 is a view showing a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Fig.15 is a view showing a PCB of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Fig.16A , Fig. 16B and Fig. 16C is a view showing an arrangement of coils and magnets of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0035] Fig.17 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Fig.18A and Fig.18B is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] Fig.19A and Fig.19B is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0038] Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B is a diagram showing various embodiments according to the present disclosure Fig.18A , Fig.18B , Fig.19A and Fig.19B A rotated view of the camera assembly of the camera module is shown.

[0039] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be understood to refer to like parts, components, and structures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents, and the various embodiments include various specific details to assist in understanding, but these are to be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and structures may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0041] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0042] It should be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0043] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module (device) 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the display module 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit.For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) may be implemented to be embedded in the display module 160 (eg, a display).

[0045] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121 in operation. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be specifically used for a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 , or as part of the main processor 121 .

[0046] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190) among the components of the electronic device 101 (not the main processor 121), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190) among the components of the electronic device 101 together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, 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) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123.

[0047] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0048] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0049] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard.

[0050] 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. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as a part of the speaker.

[0051] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch circuit adapted to detect a touch or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0052] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0053] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0054] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0055] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the 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).

[0056] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0057] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to embodiments, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0058] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0059] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0060] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (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 may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0061] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include one or more antennas, and thus, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna.

[0062] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0063] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 and the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute the requested at least part of the function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0064] Figure 2 is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180 according to various embodiments.

[0065] Reference Figure 2 , the camera module 180 may include a lens assembly 210 (eg, including Figure 5B lens 431 and lens barrel 432), flash 220, image sensor 230 (eg, Fig.13 The camera module 180 may include an image sensor 419 of the image sensor 419), an image stabilizer 240, a memory 250 (e.g., a buffer memory), or an image signal processor 260. The lens assembly 210 may collect light emitted or reflected from an object whose image is to be captured. The lens assembly 210 may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 210. In this case, the camera module 180 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 210 may have the same lens properties (e.g., viewing angle, focal length, autofocus, f-number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have one or more lens properties that are different from the lens properties of another lens assembly. The lens assembly 210 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0066] The flash 220 may emit light, wherein the emitted light is used to enhance light reflected from an object. According to an embodiment, the 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. The image sensor 230 may acquire an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from an object and transmitted through the lens assembly 210 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 230 may include one image sensor selected from a plurality of image sensors having 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 having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 230 may be implemented using, for example, a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0067] The image stabilizer 240 may move the image sensor 230 or at least one lens included in the lens assembly 210 in a specific direction, or control an operational property of the image sensor 230 (e.g., adjust the readout timing) in response to the movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 including the camera module 180. In this way, at least a portion of the negative effects (e.g., image blur) generated due to the movement of the image being captured is allowed to be compensated. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may sense such movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 using a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) provided inside or outside the camera module 180. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer.

[0068] The memory 250 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of an image acquired via the image sensor 230 for subsequent image processing tasks. For example, if multiple images are captured quickly or image capture is delayed due to shutter lag, the acquired original image (e.g., Bayer pattern image, high-resolution image) may be stored in the memory 250, and its corresponding copy image (e.g., low-resolution image) may be previewed via the display module 160. Then, if a specified condition is met (e.g., by a user's input or a system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 250 may be acquired and processed by, for example, the image signal processor 260. According to an embodiment, the memory 250 may be configured as at least a portion of the memory 130, or the memory 250 may be configured as a separate memory that operates independently of the memory 130.

[0069] The image signal processor 260 may perform one or more image processing on an image acquired via the image sensor 230 or an image stored in the memory 250. The one or more image processing may include, for example, depth map generation, three-dimensional (3D) modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening). Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 260 may perform control (e.g., exposure time control or readout timing control) on at least one of the components included in the camera module 180 (e.g., the image sensor 230). The image processed by the image signal processor 260 may be stored back to the memory 250 for further processing, or the image may be provided to an external component (e.g., the memory 130, the display module 160, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108) outside the camera module 180. According to an embodiment, the image signal processor 260 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 120, or the image signal processor 260 may be configured as a separate processor that operates independently of the processor 120. If the image signal processor 260 is configured as a separate processor from the processor 120 , at least one image processed by the image signal processor 260 may be displayed as it is by the processor 120 via the display module 160 , or may be displayed after being further processed.

[0070] In this case, at least one camera module 180 among the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a wide-angle camera, and at least another camera module 180 among the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one camera module 180 among the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a front camera, and at least another camera module 180 among the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a rear camera.

[0071] Figure 3A is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3B is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Reference Figure 3A and Figure 3B , the electronic device 300 according to the embodiment 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.

[0073] In another embodiment (not shown), the housing 310 may refer to a structure defining some of the first surface 310A, the second surface 310B, and the side surface 310C.

[0074] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface 310A may be defined by a substantially transparent front plate 302 (e.g., a glass plate including various coatings, or a polymer plate). The second surface 310B may be defined by a substantially opaque rear plate (or back plate) 311. The back plate 311 may be defined by, for example, coated 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. The side surface 310C may be coupled to the front plate 302 and the rear plate 311, and may be defined by a side frame structure (or "frame structure") 318 including metal and / or polymer.

[0075] In some embodiments, the back panel 311 and the side frame structure 318 can be integrated with each other and include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).

[0076] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 302 may include two first regions 310D that are bent from the first surface 310A toward the rear plate 311 and extend seamlessly at both ends of each long edge of the front plate 302 .

[0077] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear plate 311 includes two second regions 310E that are bent from the second surface 310B toward the front plate 302 and extend seamlessly at both ends of each long edge of the rear plate 311 .

[0078] In some embodiments, the front plate 302 (or the rear plate 311 ) may include only one of the first regions 310D (or the second regions 310E). In another embodiment, the front plate 302 (or the rear plate 311 ) may not include a portion of the first region 310D (or the second region 310E).

[0079] In the above embodiment, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 300, the side frame structure 318 may have a first thickness (or width) on a side (e.g., a short side) belonging to the above-mentioned first area 310D or the second area 310E, and have a second thickness (or width) less than the first thickness on a side (e.g., a long side) included in the first area 310D or the second area 310E.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a display 301, audio modules 303, 307, and 314 (eg, Figure 1 audio module 170), sensor modules 304, 316 and 319 (e.g., Figure 1 sensor module 176), camera modules 305 and 312 (e.g., Figure 1camera module 180), key input device 317 (eg, Figure 1 150), a light emitting element 306, and connector holes 308 and 309 (eg, Figure 1 In some embodiments, in the electronic device 300, at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 317 or the light emitting element 306) may be omitted, or other components may be added.

[0081] The display 301 may be exposed, for example, through a corresponding portion of the front plate 302. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 301 may be exposed through the front plate 302 including the first surface 310A and the first region 310D of the side surface 310C.

[0082] In some embodiments, the edge of the display 301 may have a shape substantially the same as the adjacent outer shape of the front plate 302. In another embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area where the display 301 is exposed, the distance between the outer portion of the display 301 and the outer portion of the front plate 302 may be substantially consistent.

[0083] In an embodiment, a surface of the housing 310 (or the front plate 302) may include a screen display area defined as a visual exposure of the display 301. For example, the screen display area may include a first surface 310A and a first area 310D of a side surface.

[0084] In an embodiment, the screen display areas 310A and 310D may include a sensing area 310F configured to obtain biometric information of the user. Here, it can be understood that "the screen display areas 310A and 310D include the sensing area 310F" means that at least a portion of the sensing area 310A overlaps with the screen display areas 310A and 310D. For example, the sensing area 310F may refer to an area capable of displaying visual information through the display 301, just like other areas of the screen display areas 310A and 310D, and can additionally obtain the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint).

[0085] In an embodiment, the screen display areas 310A and 310D of the display 301 may include an area 310G where the first camera module 305 (e.g., a punch hole camera) is visually exposed. For example, at least a portion of an edge of the area 310G exposed by the first camera module 305 may be surrounded by the screen display areas 310A and 310D. In various embodiments, the first camera module 305 may include multiple camera modules (e.g., Figure 1 camera module 180).

[0086] In another embodiment (not shown), a groove 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 groove or the opening may be disposed on the portion of the screen display areas 310A and 310D.

[0087] In another embodiment (not shown), at least one or more of the audio module 314 , the sensor modules 304 , 316 and 319 , and the light emitting element 306 may be disposed on the rear surface of the screen display areas 310A and 310D of the display 301 .

[0088] In another embodiment (not shown), the display 301 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus.

[0089] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor modules 304 , 316 , and 319 and / or at least a portion of the key input device 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C (eg, the first region 310D and / or the second region 310E).

[0090] The audio modules 303, 307, and 314 may include a microphone hole 303 and speaker holes 307 and 314. A microphone for acquiring external sound may be provided in the microphone hole 303, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be provided in the microphone hole 303 to sense the direction of the sound. The speaker holes 307 and 314 may include an external speaker hole 307 and a call receiver hole 314. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 307 and 314 and the microphone hole 303 may be implemented as a single hole, or the speaker may be provided without the speaker holes 307 and 314 (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker).

[0091] The sensor modules 304, 316, and 319 may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device 300. For example, the 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 the housing 310, a second sensor module 316 (e.g., a TOF camera module) disposed on a second surface 310B of the housing 310, a third sensor module 319 (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 310B of the housing 310, and / or a fourth sensor module 390 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) coupled to the display 301.

[0092] In various embodiments, the second sensor module 316 may include a TOF camera module for measuring distance.

[0093] In various 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 groove 339 defined in the rear surface of the display 301. For example, the fourth sensor module 390 is not 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.

[0094] In some embodiments (not shown), the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface 310B and the first surface 310A (eg, the screen display areas 310A and 310D) of the housing 310 .

[0095] In various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may further include sensor modules not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illumination sensor.

[0096] The camera modules 305 and 312 may include a first camera module 305 (eg, a punch hole 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.

[0097] In an 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 partial area of ​​the screen display area 310D through an opening (not shown) defined in a portion of the display 301.

[0098] In an embodiment, the second camera module 312 may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, dual cameras or triple cameras). However, the second camera module 312 is not necessarily limited to include a plurality of camera modules, and thus may include one camera module.

[0099] 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.

[0100] The key input device 317 may be provided on the side surface 310C of the housing 310. In another embodiment, the electronic device 300 may not include part or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 317, and the key input device 317 not included may be implemented in a different form, such as a soft key, on the display 301. In some embodiments, the key input device may include a fourth sensor module 390 defining a sensing area 310F included in the screen display areas 310A and 310D.

[0101] The light emitting element 306 may be, for example, disposed on the first surface 310A of the housing 310. The light emitting element 306 may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 300 in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light emitting element 306 may provide, for example, a light source linked to the operation of the first camera module 305. The light emitting element 306 may include, for example, an LED, an infrared LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0102] The connector holes 308 and 309 may include: a first connector hole 308, which is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for sending power and / or data to an external electronic device and receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device, and / or a second connector hole 309 (e.g., a headphone jack), which is capable of accommodating a connector for sending audio signals to an external electronic device and receiving audio signals from an external electronic device.

[0103] Reference Figure 3C , the electronic device 300 may include a front panel (or first panel) 320 (eg, Figure 3A ), a front surface 310A and a first area 310D), a display 330 (eg, Figure 3A 301), a bracket 340 (eg, Figure 3A ), a first support member 342 (eg, a board structure), at least one printed circuit board 350, a battery 359, a rear case (or board) 380, an antenna 370, and a rear plate 380 (eg, Figure 3A the rear surface 310B and the second area 310E).

[0104] In some embodiments, at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 342 or the rear case 380) may be omitted, or other components may be added. Figure 3A or Figure 3B At least one component of the electronic device 300 is the same or similar, and therefore, repeated description thereof will be omitted below.

[0105] The first support member 342 may be disposed inside the electronic device 300 so as to be connected to the bracket 340, or may be integrated with the bracket 340. The first support member 342 may be made of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. In an embodiment, the first support member 342 may have one surface coupled to the display 330 and another surface coupled to the printed circuit board 350. The processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 350. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor center processor, or a communication processor.

[0106] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0107] 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. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0108] The battery 359 may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable main battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 359 may, for example, be disposed on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit board 350. The battery 359 may be integrally disposed within the electronic device 300, or may be disposed to be detachable from the electronic device 300.

[0109] The antenna 370 may be disposed between the back plate 380 and the battery 359. The antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 370 may perform, for example, short-range communication with an external device, or may wirelessly transmit / receive power required for charging. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be provided by a portion of the bracket 340 and / or the first support member 342, or a combination thereof.

[0110] In various embodiments, the camera module 305 may be disposed within the housing 310 so that the lens is exposed to a camera region 310G of the front surface 310A of the electronic device 300. For example, the camera region 310G may be defined on the first plate 320. For example, the camera module 305 may include a hole defined on the rear surface of the display 330, or a punch hole camera disposed within the groove 337.

[0111] In various embodiments, the camera module 312 may be disposed within the housing 310 so that the lens is exposed to the camera region 310H of the rear surface 310B of the electronic device 300. For example, the camera module 312 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 350.

[0112] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0113] Reference Figure 4 In an embodiment, the camera module 400 (eg, Figure 2 The camera module 180 and Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C The camera modules 305 and 312 of the electronic device may include a camera assembly 410 and a second camera housing 450 provided with the camera assembly 410. In various embodiments, the second camera housing 450 may be included in the electronic device (eg, Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C The structure of the electronic device 300).

[0114] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a first surface 451 exposing the lens 431, a second surface 452 facing the first surface 451 along the -Z axis direction, and a side surface 453 surrounding a space between the first surface 451 and the second surface 452. For example, the side surface 453 may define a surface extending along the X-axis and / or Y-axis direction. In an 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 an embodiment, a second opening (or hole) 4531 and / or a third opening (or hole) 4352 may be defined in the side surface 453. For example, from a PCB (e.g., Figure 5A and Figure 5B An extension portion 469 extending outward from the PCB 460 in the third opening 4352 may be provided in the third opening 4352. For example, the extension portion 469 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). For example, the extension portion 469 may extend to a portion where an electronic device (eg, Figure 1 A processor (eg, Figure 1 A substrate of a processor 120).

[0115] In an 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 visually recognized from the outside through a first opening 4511 defined in a first surface 451 of the second camera housing 450. In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a lens barrel 432 including at least one lens 431. The lens barrel 432 may have, for example, one or more lenses 431 disposed therein. The lens barrel 432 may be disposed to surround the one or more lenses 431.

[0116] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the lens barrel 432 may be disposed 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 an embodiment, the lens barrel 432 may move in the first opening 4511 according to the movement (e.g., movement) of the camera assembly 410. For example, the lens barrel 432 may perform movement (e.g., rotational movement or linear movement) about the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis in the first opening 4511, and during the movement, an additional guide member (not shown) may be provided so as not to collide with the first opening 4511.

[0117] Figure 5A and Figure 5B is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0118] Reference Figure 5A and Figure 5B In an 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 .

[0119] In an 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 a space between the first surface 451 and the second surface 452. In an embodiment, the lens 431 may receive external light through the first opening 4511.

[0120] In various embodiments, the second camera housing 450 may include a cover 454 defining a first surface 451, a side member 456 defining a side surface 453, and / or a base 455 defining a second surface 452. The cover 454, the base 455, and the side member 456 may define an internal space in which at least a portion of the camera assembly 410 and the PCB 460 are disposed. The side member 456 may define at least a portion of the side surface of the camera assembly 400. For example, the side member 456 may define a side surface facing a direction (e.g., an X-axis and a Y-axis) perpendicular to the optical axis (e.g., a Z-axis) of the lens 431. The second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed on at least two side surfaces adjacent to each other. According to an embodiment, the position of the second magnet 492 or the third magnet 493 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. In various embodiments, the position, size, or number of the second magnet 492 or the third magnet 493 may be changed. For example, the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the first side surface and / or the third side surface facing each other among the side surfaces, and the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the second side surface defined between the first side surface and the third side surface.

[0121] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a first camera housing 420, a lens frame 430, an image sensor (eg, Figure 2 The image sensor 230 and Fig.13 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 holder 430 is disposed. For example, an opening 4111 may be defined in the upper frame 421, and a portion of the lens barrel 432 included in the lens holder 430 is exposed through the opening 4111. In an embodiment, the upper frame 421 may be provided as a shielding can to shield electromagnetic waves. The opening 4111 may be aligned with, for example, the first opening 4511 of the second camera housing 450. The upper frame 421 may define, together with the lower frame 422, at least some side surfaces of, for example, the camera assembly 410. In an 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).

[0122] In an embodiment, the PCB 460 may include a first coil disposed on the first region, a second coil 482 disposed on the second region 462 , and a third coil 483 disposed on the third region 463 .

[0123] In an 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 regions adjacent to each other. The third region 463 may be defined, for example, to face the first region 461 or the second region 462.

[0124] In an embodiment, the lens holder 430 may include a lens barrel 432. The lens barrel 432 may include at least one lens 431 therein. The lens holder 430 may include a third magnet 493 and / or a plurality of balls 434 disposed on a side surface. The lens holder 430 may be disposed in a space defined by the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422. The lens holder 430 may be disposed so that the third magnet 493 faces the third region 463 of the PCB 460.

[0125] In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may include a first portion 471 provided with a first rotation axis R1 and a second portion 472 provided with a second rotation axis R2 extending perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1. The connection member 470 may be disposed between the second camera housing 450 and the camera assembly 410.

[0126] In an embodiment, the first portion 471 of the connection member 470 may be disposed between the first region 461 of the PCB 460 and the second camera housing 450. The second portion 472 of the connection member 470 may be disposed between one surface of the camera assembly 410 not surrounded by the PCB 460 and the second camera housing 450.

[0127] In an embodiment, the connection 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 the direction in which the planes of the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 point.

[0128] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around a first rotation axis R1 (eg, X axis) together with the connecting member 470. For example, the second camera housing 450 may be fixed, and the first rotation axis R1 may be inserted into a first hole 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.

[0129] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may rotate about a second rotation axis R2 (e.g., Y axis). For example, the connection member 470 and the second camera housing 450 may be fixed, and the camera assembly 410 may rotate relative to the connection member 470 and the second camera housing 450. The second rotation axis R2 may be inserted into a second hole 4131 defined in a side surface of the camera assembly 410 to support the rotation of the camera assembly 410.

[0130] In an embodiment, the camera module 400 may further include a first yoke 494 or a second yoke 495 disposed on a side surface of the second camera housing 450. When viewed in the Y-axis direction, the first yoke 494 may be disposed to overlap with the second magnet 492. When viewed in the -X-axis direction, the second yoke 495 may be configured to overlap with the third magnet 493. The first yoke 494 or the second yoke 495 may be made of a ferromagnetic substance. The first yoke 494 or the second yoke 495 may be disposed on a side surface of the second camera housing 450 so that the magnetic field generated by the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 does not affect components disposed outside the camera module 400. For example, at least a portion of the magnetic field may be shielded by the first yoke 494 or the second yoke 495.

[0131] Fig. 6A and Figure 6B is a view illustrating a camera assembly and a connection member of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0132] Now refer to Fig. 6A and Figure 6B In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may include a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2 that are 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 an embodiment, the connection member 470 may be coupled to the 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.

[0133] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a top surface 411 exposing the lens 431, 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, an opening 4111 may be defined in the top surface 411, and the lens 431 and / or the lens barrel 432 are exposed through the opening 4111. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the lens frame 430 may be disposed inside the camera assembly 410, and the remaining portion of the lens frame 430 may be disposed to protrude from the top surface 411 through the opening 4111.

[0134] In an 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.

[0135] In an embodiment, the first portion 471 of the connection member 470 may be coupled to the first side surface 413-1. In an embodiment, the second portion 472 of the connection member 470 may be coupled to the third side surface 413-3. For example, Figure 5A The second hole 4131 may be defined in the third side surface 413 - 3 , and the third side surface 413 - 3 may be coupled to the connection member 470 through the second hole 4131 .

[0136] In various embodiments, a portion of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to at least one of the side surfaces 413 facing the direction of the first rotation axis R1. In the illustrated embodiment, the first portion 471 of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to the first side surface 413-1. In various embodiments, a portion of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to at least one of the side surfaces facing the direction of the second rotation axis R2. In the illustrated embodiment, the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470 may be coupled to the third side surface 413-3.

[0137] However, the connection relationship between the connection member 470 and the camera assembly 410 is not limited to that shown in the drawings. For example, the connection member 470 may be disposed on an adjacent side surface of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the first portion 471 of the connection member 470 may be coupled to the second side surface 413-2, and the second portion 472 of the connection member 470 may be coupled to the fourth side surface 413-4.

[0138] In various embodiments, at least one coil 482 and 483 may be disposed on a surface of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 on which the connection member 470 is not disposed. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4.

[0139] In an embodiment, the second coil 482 may be associated with the rotation and movement of the camera assembly 410 about the first rotation axis R1. The second coil 482 may be disposed on an area of ​​the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 facing a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4. In an embodiment, the third coil 483 may be associated with the rotation of the camera assembly 410 about the second rotation axis R2. The third coil 483 may be disposed on an area of ​​the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 facing a direction perpendicular to the second rotation axis R2. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2.

[0140] In various embodiments, the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 may be disposed on an area facing the second portion 472 of the connection member 470. The third coil 483 may be disposed on an area facing the first portion 471 of the connection member 470. However, the positions of the second coil 482 and the third coil 483 are not limited to those shown in the drawings. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the third side surface 413-3 together with the connection member 470. Alternatively, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the first side surface 413-1 together with the connection member 470.

[0141] In various embodiments, the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 may be disposed at substantially the same height from the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410 when viewed from the optical axis direction of the lens 431. Therefore, a first imaginary line C1 extending from the first rotation axis R1 and a second imaginary line C2 extending from the second rotation axis R2 may define a virtual rotation center point C disposed within the lens frame 430. The virtual rotation center point C may be disposed on the optical axis of the lens. In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may move to rotate around the virtual rotation center point C.

[0142] In various embodiments, camera module 400 may include a control circuit (not shown) configured to control coils 482 and 483 , second sensor 485 , and / or third sensor 486 .

[0143] In various embodiments, the control circuit may control the first rotation to rotate around the first rotation axis R1 of the camera assembly 410 based on the signal sensed from the second sensor 485. For example, the control circuit may sense the relative position of the second coil 482 with respect to the second magnet 492 disposed in the second camera housing 450 through the second sensor 485, and based on the sensed position, the control circuit may detect the current rotation angle of the camera assembly 410 and control the current (e.g., strength and direction) applied to the second coil 482 to reduce the offset between the current rotation angle and the target rotation angle.

[0144] In various embodiments, the control circuit may control the second rotation of the camera assembly 410 around the second rotation axis R2 based on the signal sensed from the third sensor 486. For example, the control circuit may sense the relative position of the third coil 483 relative to the third magnet 493 disposed in the third camera housing 450 through the third sensor 486, and based on the sensed position, the control circuit may detect the current rotation angle of the camera assembly 410 and control the current (e.g., strength and direction) applied to the third coil 483 to reduce the offset between the current rotation angle and the target rotation angle.

[0145] In various embodiments, each of the second sensor 485 and the third sensor 486 may include a gyro sensor and / or an acceleration sensor. For example, the control circuit (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 of the embodiment may detect the signal applied to the camera module 400 or the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 detects the shaking of the electronic device 101 and generates a control signal based on the strength and direction of the shaking, and then sends the control signal to each coil or driving circuit.

[0146] Fig. 7A and Figure 7B is a view illustrating a connection member of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0147] Reference Fig. 7A , which is a perspective view of the connecting member, refer to Figure 7B , which is a plan view of the connecting member.

[0148] In an embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first portion 471 provided with a first rotation axis R1 and a second portion 472 provided with a second rotation axis R2. 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.

[0149] In various 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 in which the plane of the first portion 471 and the plane of the second portion 472 point.

[0150] In various embodiments, in the connection member 470, the corner 473 can be connected to the camera assembly (eg, Fig. 9 The angular region of the camera assembly 410) (eg, Fig. 9 415), or may be arranged to contact a camera assembly (e.g., Fig. 9 The angular region of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 9 The corner areas 415) are separated by a predetermined gap.

[0151] In various embodiments, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude from the first portion 471 of the connection member 470. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude in the +X axis direction. The second rotation axis R2 may protrude from the second portion 472 of the connection member 470. For example, the second rotation axis R2 may protrude in the +Y axis direction.

[0152] In various embodiments, the connection member 470 may include a first protrusion 474 protruding from the first portion 471 and providing the first rotation axis R1 and a second protrusion 475 protruding from the second portion 472 and providing the second rotation axis R2.

[0153] In various embodiments, an inner region S1 in which the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 have a relatively small angle θ (e.g., less than 180 degrees) and an outer region S2 in which the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 have a relatively large angle θ2 (e.g., greater than 180 degrees) may be defined. 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 accommodated in the first hole 4531 of the second camera housing 450. As another example, the second rotation axis R2 may be coupled to be accommodated in the second hole 4131 of the camera assembly 410.

[0154] In various embodiments, the shapes of the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 may be changed. For example, the connecting member 470 may be composed of a plurality of first portions 471 and a plurality of second portions 472 so as to define a hinge structure (not shown) having four surfaces facing different directions. In the above-described embodiment, the hinge structure (not shown) may be provided in a substantially rectangular shape or a cross shape.

[0155] In various embodiments, the positions of the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 may be changed. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude to the outer region S2 of the connecting member 470, and the second rotation axis R2 may protrude to the inner region S1. For another example, the third rotation axis (not shown) may protrude to the inner region S1 of the corner 473, and the camera assembly (e.g., Fig. 6A The camera assembly 410) can be rotated using a third rotation axis (not shown).

[0156] Figure 8 are views illustrating a camera assembly, a connection member, and a housing of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0157] Reference Figure 8 In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may be disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450. For example, the connection 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.

[0158] In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may be disposed on adjacent side surfaces of the camera assembly 410. For example, the connection member 470 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410 such that the first portion 471 is disposed near the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 and the second portion 472 is disposed near the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410.

[0159] In an embodiment, the connection 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 .

[0160] In various embodiments, the first protrusion 474 of the connection member 470 may protrude from the first portion 471 in the X-axis direction. The first protrusion 474 may be received in the first hole 4531 of the second camera housing 450 to provide the first rotation axis R1.

[0161] In various embodiments, the second protrusion 475 of the connection member 470 may protrude from the second portion 472 in the Y-axis direction. The second protrusion 475 may be received in the second hole 4131 of the camera assembly 410 to provide the second rotation axis R2.

[0162] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a first hole 4531 defined in a portion of the side surface 453. For example, the first hole 4531 may be defined in a region of the side surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410. The first rotation axis R1 of the connecting member 470 may be accommodated in the first hole 4531. The connecting member 470 may be coupled to the second camera housing 450 such that the first rotation axis R1 extends into the first hole 4531. When the connecting member 470 rotates, the first hole 4531 may support the first rotation axis R1.

[0163] In various embodiments, the first hole 4531 may be defined in a side member (eg, Figure 5A and Figure 5B of the side member 456).

[0164] Referring to the drawings, the first hole 4531 is shown to pass through the side surface 453 of the second camera housing 450, but the structure in which the first rotation axis R1 is inserted is not limited to that shown in the drawings. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may be provided on the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and may be rotatably coupled to a groove that does not pass through the inner surface.

[0165] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a second hole 4131 defined in the third side surface 413-3. The second rotation axis R2 of the connection member 470 may be accommodated in the second hole 4131. The connection member 470 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410 so that the second rotation axis R2 extends into the second hole 4131. If the camera assembly 410 rotates, the second rotation axis R2 may support the camera assembly 410.

[0166] Referring to the drawings, the second hole 4131 is shown as passing through the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410, but the structure in which the second rotation axis R2 is inserted is not limited to that shown in the drawings. For example, the second rotation axis R2 may be provided on the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410 and may be rotatably coupled to a groove that does not pass through the third side surface 413-3.

[0167] In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may be disposed between the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450 such that the first rotation axis R1 is inserted into the first hole 4531 and the second rotation axis R2 is inserted into the second hole 4131 .

[0168] In another embodiment, the first rotation axis R1 may protrude from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 , and a hole into which the first rotation axis R1 is rotatably inserted may be defined in the first portion 471 of the connection member 470 .

[0169] In another embodiment, the second rotation axis R2 may protrude from the third side surface 413 - 3 of the camera assembly 410 , and a hole into which the second rotation axis R2 is rotatably inserted may be defined in the second portion 472 of the connection member 470 .

[0170] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0171] Reference Fig. 9 In an 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 .

[0172] In an 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 410 .

[0173] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may be rotatably disposed 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) that are perpendicular to each other. In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may be configured to enable 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 may be performed together with the connecting member 470. As another example, the second rotation of the camera assembly 410 may be performed separately from the connecting member 470. During the second rotation, the connecting member 470 may be fixed to the second camera housing 450. The first rotation and the second rotation may be performed simultaneously or sequentially.

[0174] In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 can be configured to enable a third rotation, wherein the first rotation and the second rotation are performed simultaneously. For example, the third rotation can include a rotation about a virtual rotation center point C defined by a first imaginary line C1 and a second imaginary line C2, the first rotation axis R1 extending from the first imaginary line C1, and the second rotation axis R2 extending from the second imaginary line C2.

[0175] In an embodiment, the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined gap. The predetermined gap may be related to the rotation radius of the camera assembly 410. For example, if the camera assembly 410 rotates sequentially and / or simultaneously around the first rotation axis R1 and / or the 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. In order to prevent this phenomenon, a predetermined space may be defined between the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 and the camera assembly 410.

[0176] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a corner region 415 defined on a side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. The corner region 415 may face a direction different from a direction facing the side surface 413. The corner region 415 may be defined, for example, in a substantially planar shape.

[0177] Reference Fig. 9, the camera assembly 410 may be arranged such that the first side surface 413-1 is spaced apart 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 may be, for example, a distance from the first side surface 413-1 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 measured along the X-axis direction (e.g., the extending direction of the first rotation axis R1). The first distance L1 may be, for example, the shortest distance between the first side surface 413-1 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0178] Reference Fig. 9 , the camera assembly 410 may be arranged such that the second side surface 413-2 is spaced apart 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 may be, for example, a distance from the second side surface 413-2 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 measured along the -X axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the first rotation axis R1). The second distance L2 may be, for example, the shortest distance between the second side surface 413-2 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0179] Reference Fig. 9 , the camera assembly 410 may be arranged so that the third side surface 413-3 is spaced apart 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 may be, for example, a distance measured from the third side surface 413-3 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 along the Y-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2). The third distance L3 may be, for example, the shortest distance between the third side surface 413-3 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0180] Reference Fig. 9 , the camera assembly 410 may be arranged so that the fourth side surface 413-4 is spaced apart by a fourth distance L4 from the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 facing the fourth side surface 413-4. The fourth distance L4 may be, for example, a distance measured from the fourth side surface 413-4 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 along the Y-axis direction (e.g., the extension direction of the second rotation axis R2). The fourth distance L4 may be, for example, the shortest distance between the fourth side surface 413-4 and the inner surface of the second camera housing 450.

[0181] Reference Fig. 9 , the camera assembly 410 may be spaced apart by a fifth distance L5 from the corner region 415 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 adjacent to the corner region 415. The fifth distance L5 may be, for example, a distance measured in a direction perpendicular to the corner region 415. For example, if the corner region 415 includes a plane, the fifth distance L5 may be a distance measured in a normal vector direction of the plane.

[0182] In various embodiments, the fifth distance L5 is shown as the distance from the corner area 415 to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 adjacent to the corner area, 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., a rectangular shape).

[0183] In some embodiments, the virtual 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 in a rectangular shape, wherein the length in the X-axis direction is longer than the length in the Y-axis direction. In this case, the fifth distance L5 may be different for each corner region 415. In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape, which is a shape along which the first magnet (e.g., Figure 5A The first magnet 491 and Figure 5A The direction of the ball 434 (for example, the +X-axis direction) extends longer from the virtual rotation center point C.

[0184] In various embodiments, if the position of the virtual 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 direction or the Y / -Y axis direction, the fifth distance L5 can be defined as different distances from each other.

[0185] In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may be disposed inside 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 .

[0186] In various embodiments, the third coil 483 may be disposed 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 closer to the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 than the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410.

[0187] Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B is a view illustrating a camera assembly of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0188] Reference Fig. 10A , which is a view showing a first rotation of the camera assembly.

[0189] Reference Fig. 10B , which is a view showing a second rotation of the camera assembly.

[0190] In an embodiment, the first rotation may be a rotation in which the camera assembly 410 rotates around a first rotation axis R1 , and the second rotation may be a rotation in which the camera assembly 410 rotates around a second rotation axis R2 .

[0191] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate about the first rotation axis R1 together with the connection member 470 relative to the second camera housing 450. For example, the camera assembly 410 can be coupled to the connection member 470 (eg, coupled by the second rotation axis R2) in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1 so as to rotate as a whole.

[0192] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 can rotate around the 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 perpendicular to the second rotation axis R2 (e.g., coupled via the first rotation axis R1). Therefore, the camera assembly 410 can rotate independently relative to the connecting member 470.

[0193] In an embodiment, a first imaginary line C1 from which the first rotation axis R1 extends may be defined. A first point P1 farthest from the first imaginary line C1 in the third side surface 413-3 and the fourth side surface 413-4 may be defined. Here, the distance from the first imaginary line C1 to the first point P1 may be defined as a first maximum rotation radius D1 of the camera assembly.

[0194] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be disposed such that a minimum distance from the first imaginary line C1 to an inner surface of the second camera housing 450 is longer than the first maximum rotation radius D1.

[0195] In an embodiment, a second imaginary line C2 from which the second rotation axis R2 extends may be defined. A second point P2 farthest from the second imaginary line C2 in the first side surface 413-1 and the second side surface 413-2 may be defined. Here, the distance from the second imaginary line C2 to the second point P2 may be defined as a second maximum rotation radius D2 of the camera assembly 410.

[0196] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be disposed such that a minimum distance from the second imaginary line C2 to an inner surface of the second camera housing 450 is longer than the second maximum rotation radius D2.

[0197] Fig.11 is a view illustrating a third rotation of the camera assembly of the camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0198] Reference Fig.11 , which shows a camera assembly, wherein the upper frame (e.g., Figure 5A and Figure 5B In an embodiment, the third rotation may be the first rotation (eg, Fig. 10A ) and a second rotation (e.g., Fig. 10B ) simultaneous rotation.

[0199] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around a virtual rotation center point C. The virtual rotation center point C may be a virtual point defined by the first imaginary line C1 and the second imaginary line C2 meeting each other. A third point P3 farthest from the virtual rotation center point C in the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 may be defined.

[0200] In various embodiments, the third point P3 may be defined at a portion of the corner area 415. Here, a distance from the virtual rotation center point C to the third point P3 may be defined as a third maximum rotation radius D3 of the camera assembly 410.

[0201] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may be disposed such that a minimum distance from the inner surface to the virtual rotation center point C is longer than the third maximum rotation radius D3.

[0202] Refer to Figure 10 and Fig.11 , the second camera housing 450 of the camera module 400 may be provided in consideration of the maximum rotation radius (eg, D1, D2, and D3) of the camera assembly 410. The second camera housing 450 may be provided to have a sufficient internal space so as not to collide with the camera assembly 410 when the camera assembly 410 rotates.

[0203] Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B 2 is a view illustrating a coil and a magnet of a camera assembly according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0204] Reference Fig. 12A , which is a perspective view of the camera module, and refers to Fig. 12B , which is a plan view of a camera module. Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B It is shown in Fig. 6A 4 is a view of a state in which the second camera housing is omitted in the camera module 410.

[0205] In an 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 .

[0206] In an 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 various 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.

[0207] In an 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 an area of ​​the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 that faces the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410. The second coil 482 and the second magnet 492 may be disposed to electromagnetically interact with each other. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed in a 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., a Lorentz force) may be applied to the second coil 482.

[0208] In an embodiment, a rotational moment about the first rotation axis R1 may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400 by a predetermined magnetic force. For example, if a magnetic force in the F1 direction is applied to the second coil 482, a rotational moment M in the counterclockwise direction CCW1 may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400. If a magnetic force in the F2 direction is applied to the second coil 482, a rotational moment M1 in the clockwise direction may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400.

[0209] In various embodiments, the second coil 482 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., fourth side surface 413-4) facing a surface (e.g., third side surface 413-3) to which the second rotation axis R2 of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 is coupled. In various embodiments, the second coil 482 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., fourth side surface 413-4) facing a surface (e.g., third side surface 413-3) of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 facing the second portion 472 of the connection member 470.

[0210] In an embodiment, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410. The third magnet 493 may be disposed on an area of ​​the inner surface of the second camera housing 450 that faces the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410. The third coil 483 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed to electromagnetically interact 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 current is applied to the third coil 483, a predetermined magnetic force (e.g., a Lorentz force) may be applied to the third coil 483.

[0211] In an embodiment, a rotational moment about the second rotation axis R2 may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 400 by a predetermined magnetic force. For example, if a magnetic force in the F1 direction is applied to the third coil 483, a rotational moment M in the clockwise direction CW2 may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 180. If a magnetic force in the F2 direction is applied to the third coil 483, a rotational moment M2 in the counterclockwise direction CCW2 may act on the camera assembly 410 of the camera module 180.

[0212] In various embodiments, the third coil 483 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., the second side surface 413-2) facing the surface (e.g., the first side surface 413-1) to which the first rotation axis R1 of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 is coupled. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on a surface (e.g., the second side surface 413-2) facing the surface (e.g., the first side surface 413-1) of the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410 facing the first portion 471 of the connection member 470.

[0213] In an 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 coil and the third coil may be wound several times around axes perpendicular to each other.

[0214] In an 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 perpendicular to each other. For example, the second magnet 492 may face the direction of the second rotation axis R2, and the third magnet 493 may face the direction of the first rotation axis R1.

[0215] Fig.13 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a camera assembly of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0216] Reference Fig.13 In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a lens frame 430 including 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 frame 430.

[0217] For example, the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422 may be coupled to define a space therein. The lens frame 430 may be disposed in the space between the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422.

[0218] In various embodiments, the first camera housing 420 may define a surface of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 6A and Figure 6B For example, the first surface 421a of the upper frame 421 may define the top surface of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 6A and Figure 6B The second surface 422a of the lower frame 422 may define a bottom surface of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 6A and Figure 6B The side surface 421b of the upper frame 421 and the side surface 422b of the lower frame 422 may define a side surface of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 6A and Figure 6B side surface 413 in the figure).

[0219] In various embodiments, a first opening 4111 may be defined in the first surface 421 a of the upper frame 421. The image sensor 419 may be disposed on the second surface 422 a of the lower frame 422.

[0220] In various embodiments, the upper frame 421 and the lower frame 422 may be coupled such that a side surface 421 b of the upper frame 421 and a side surface 422 b of the lower frame 422 overlap each other.

[0221] In an embodiment, the image sensor 419 (e.g., Figure 2 The image sensor 419 may be configured to convert an optical signal incident from the lens 431 into an electrical signal. In an embodiment, the image sensor 419 may be disposed on the lower frame 422 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the image sensor 419 may be disposed in a direction facing the lens 431. Therefore, if the camera assembly 410 is rotated (e.g., FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 ), the image sensor 419 may be disposed in a direction facing the lens 431. Fig.11 ), the image sensor 419 can rotate 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 continuously maintained.

[0222] In an embodiment, the lens holder 430 may include a lens barrel 432. The lens barrel 432 may be disposed to surround the lens 431. At least a portion of the lens barrel 432 may be aligned with the first opening 4111 so that external light is incident.

[0223] In various embodiments, the lens holder 430 may be configured to move linearly in the direction of the optical axis (L / -L) of the lens within the first camera housing 420. For example, if the lens holder 430 moves in the +L axis direction, the distance between the lens 431 included in the lens holder 430 and the image sensor 419 may increase. For example, if the lens holder 430 moves in the -L axis direction, the distance between the lens 431 included in the lens holder 430 and the image sensor 419 may decrease. Therefore, the focal length of the camera module 400 may be compensated according to the distance to the component.

[0224] In various embodiments, the lens holder 430 may be linearly movable in the Z-axis direction in the basic state of the camera module 400. In various embodiments, the lens holder 430 may be linearly movable in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431, which is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the Z-axis while the camera module 400 rotates.

[0225] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may further include a first coil 481 and a first magnet 491 associated with the movement of the lens frame 430 along the direction of the optical axis L.

[0226] In an embodiment, the first magnet 491 may be disposed on a side surface of the lens frame 430. The first magnet 491 may face the first coil 481 disposed in the first camera housing 420. The first magnet 491 may electromagnetically interact with the first coil 481.

[0227] In an 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 on a 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.

[0228] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a plurality of balls 434 disposed between a side surface of the lens frame 430 and the first camera housing 420 and / or a groove 425 accommodating the plurality of balls 434. For example, the plurality of balls 434 may be disposed between the side surface of the first camera housing 420 and the side surface of the lens frame 430. If the lens frame 430 moves in the direction of the optical axis L, the plurality of balls 434 may provide rolling friction between the lens frame 430 and the first camera housing 420. In an embodiment, the groove 425 may be defined on a side of the lens frame 430 and / or may be defined in the first camera housing 420. For example, the groove 425 may guide the plurality of balls 434 so that the balls 434 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 third magnet 433. For example, the plurality of first balls 434-1 and the plurality of second balls 434-2 may be arranged in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431.

[0229] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a guide member 435 protruding from a side surface of the lens frame 430 and a guide rail 423, the guide rail 423 being provided in the first camera housing 420 and the guide member 435 being accommodated therein. For example, the guide rail 423 may be provided on the lower frame 422. The guide member 435 may be accommodated in the guide rail 423 so as to guide the lens frame 430 to move in the direction of the optical axis L.

[0230] In an embodiment, the guide rail 423 may extend from a stepped surface 424 provided on a side surface 422b of the lower frame 422 to open in an upward direction (e.g., the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431). If the lens frame 430 moves downward, the stepped surface 424 may support a guide member 435 to limit the movement range of the lens frame 430 in the downward direction.

[0231] In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may include a control circuit (not shown) for controlling the first coil 481 and the first sensor 484. The control circuit (not shown) may control the linear movement of the lens frame 430 in the direction of the optical axis L based on the signal sensed from the first sensor 484. For example, the control circuit may detect the relative position of the first magnet 491 with respect to the first coil 481 through the first sensor 484, detect the lens frame provided with the first magnet 491 based on the relative position, and control the current applied to the first coil 481 to reduce the offset between the current position and the target position.

[0232] Fig.14 is a view of a camera module according to an embodiment showing the present disclosure. Fig.15 is a view showing a PCB of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 12Aand Fig. 12B The camera assembly 410 is shown with the upper frame (eg, Fig.13 upper frame 421).

[0233] Reference Fig.14 In an embodiment, the camera module 400 may include a PCB 460 surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly 410. For example, the PCB 460 may be coupled to a side surface of the camera assembly 410 (eg, Fig. 6A and Figure 6B The PCB 460 may include an inner surface 460 a facing the lens holder 430 and an outer surface 460 b facing the second camera housing 450 .

[0234] Reference Fig.15 In an 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.

[0235] In an embodiment, the PCB 460 may include a second region 462 where the second coil 482 is disposed, a third region 463 where the third coil 483 is disposed, and a first region 461 where the first coil 481 is disposed.

[0236] In an 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 to face each other. In various embodiments, the second region 462 may face a direction perpendicular to a direction toward the third region 463 or the first region 461.

[0237] In an embodiment, the camera module 400 may further include a control circuit (not shown) configured to control the second coil 482, the third coil 483, and the first coil 481. The control circuit may 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 circuit may control the current flowing through the first coil 481 to allow the lens frame 430 to move linearly. In various embodiments, the control circuit may be mounted on the PCB 460.

[0238] In an embodiment, the control circuit may further include a Hall sensor configured to sense a magnetic field. The control circuit may detect the state of the lens holder 430 and the camera assembly 410 through a signal sensed by the Hall sensor. The signal sensed by the Hall sensor may be fed back to the control circuit. Therefore, the control circuit may control the camera assembly 410 or the lens holder 430 based on the feedback signal. In various embodiments, the Hall sensor may be mounted on the PCB 460.

[0239] In various embodiments, the Hall sensor (not shown) may include a second Hall sensor (eg, Figure 5A and Figure 5B 6 ), a third Hall sensor (eg, a second sensor 485 and a third magnet 493 of FIG. 6 ) for sensing the relative position of the third magnet 493 and the third coil 483 . Figure 6B A third sensor 486 for sensing the relative position of the first magnet 491 and the first coil 481 and a first Hall sensor (eg, Fig.13 first sensor 484).

[0240] In various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and Figure 3A and Figure 3C The electronic device 300 may include a camera module 400 and a control circuit for controlling the camera module 400. For example, the control circuit may include a camera module 400 included in the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 A processor (eg, Figure 1 In various embodiments, the control circuit may be disposed on the PCB 460 of the camera module 400, or may be disposed on a substrate included in the electronic device.

[0241] In various embodiments, camera module 400 may include drive circuitry 468 (eg, a coil driver and controller) electrically connected to the control circuitry to control the coils.

[0242] In various embodiments, the PCB 460 may further include a fourth region 464 disposed with the image sensor 419. For example, the fourth region 464 may extend from at least one of the first region 461, the second region 462, or the third region 463. For example, the fourth region 464 may be disposed on the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 400, or may define at least a portion of the bottom surface 412.

[0243] In various embodiments, the PCB 460 may further include a fifth region 465 (eg, a fifth region 465) extending from at least one of the first region 461, the second region 462, the third region 463, or the fourth region 464. Figure 4 For example, the fifth region 465 may extend outside the second camera housing 450.

[0244] In various embodiments, the drive circuit 468 may be controlled so that the drive circuit applies a predetermined electrical signal to at least one of the first coil 481 , the second coil 482 , or the third coil 483 .

[0245] In various embodiments, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed on the fifth region 465. However, the location of the driving circuit 468 is not limited to the above structure. For example, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed on at least one of the first region 461, the second region 462, the third region 465, the fourth region 464, or the fifth region 465.

[0246] In various embodiments, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed inside the camera module 400, or may be disposed outside the camera module 400. For example, the driving circuit 468 may be disposed on the fifth region 465, or on a substrate included in the electronic device.

[0247] Fig.16A , Fig. 16B and Fig. 16C 2 is a view showing an arrangement of a coil and a magnet of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0248] like Fig.16A and Fig. 16C The magnet 1610 shown may include Figures 4 to 15 A first magnet 491 , a second magnet 492 and / or a third magnet 493 are shown.

[0249] Fig.16A and Fig. 16C The coil 1620 shown in FIG. 1 may include Figures 1 to 13 The first coil 481, the second coil 482 and / or the third coil 483 are shown in FIG.

[0250] In an embodiment, when current is applied to the coil 1620 , the magnet 1610 and the coil 1620 may electromagnetically intersect each other. The coil 1620 may be disposed at a position where the coil 1620 can interact with the magnetic field generated by the magnet 1610 .

[0251] In an 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.

[0252] For example, in the camera component (e.g. Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B During the rotation of the camera assembly 410), the magnet 1610 may be disposed in a housing (eg, Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B 450), and the coil 1620 may be disposed in a camera assembly (eg, Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B In the camera assembly 410), the camera assembly is a rotatable structure that rotates relative to the housing.

[0253] For example, in a lens holder (e.g. Fig.13 The coil 1620 may be disposed on a camera assembly (eg, Fig.13 The first camera housing 420 of the embodiment of the present invention may be provided in the embodiment of the present invention, and the magnet 1610 may be disposed in a lens holder (eg, Fig.13 on the lens holder 430).

[0254] Reference Fig.16A , the magnet 1610 may include a plurality of sub-magnets 1611 and 1612. For example, the magnet 1610 may include two sub-magnets 1611 and 1612.

[0255] In an embodiment, the magnet 1610 may include an opposing surface 1613 facing the coil 1620. In various embodiments, the magnet 1610 may be arranged so that the opposing surface 1613 has at least two polarities. For example, a portion of the opposing surface 1613 may have an N pole, and another portion of the opposing surface 1613 may have an S pole. In an embodiment, the N pole and the S pole may be arranged in a direction parallel to the direction in which the N pole and the S pole are intended to move.

[0256] According to an embodiment, in a camera component (e.g., Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B During the rotation of the camera assembly 410), some of the plurality of coils (eg, the first coil 481, the second coil 482, and the third coil) (eg, the first coil 481 and the second coil 482) may be disposed on a fixed structure (eg, Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B 450), and another coil (eg, third coil 483) may be disposed on a rotatable structure (eg, Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B In addition, regarding the arrangement of the plurality of coils, some of the plurality of magnets (e.g., the first magnet 491, the second magnet 492, and the third magnet 493) (e.g., the first magnet 491 and the second magnet 492) may be disposed on a rotatable structure (e.g., Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B 410), and another magnet (e.g., third magnet 493) may be placed on a fixed structure (e.g., Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B on a second camera housing 450).

[0257] According to an embodiment, a plurality of coils and a plurality of magnets may be provided based on a function (e.g., autofocus function, image stabilization function) performed in the camera module 400. For example, some of the plurality of coils (e.g., the third coil 483) and some of the plurality of magnets (e.g., the third magnet 493) related to the autofocus function may be provided on a rotatable structure. In addition, other coils (e.g., the first coil 481 and the second coil 482) of the plurality of coils related to the image stabilization function may be provided on a rotatable structure, and other magnets (e.g., the first magnet 491 and the second magnet 492) of the plurality of magnets may be provided on a fixed structure.

[0258] Reference Fig.16A , the coil 1620 may be formed by winding the conductive wire 1621 several times. A vector v extending from the opposite surface 1613 of the magnet 1610 and passing through the area 1622 surrounded by the conductive wire 1621 may be defined. For example, the coil 1620 may be configured so that the conductive wire 1621 is wound around the vector v several times. A current in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction may pass through the coil 1620 around the vector v. In various embodiments, Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B The second coil 482 shown in FIG. 4 can be arranged to extend around a second imaginary line C2 extending around the second rotation axis R2. In various implementations, Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B The third coil 483 shown in FIG. 4 may be disposed to be around a first imaginary line C1 extending around the first rotation axis R1.

[0259] Reference Fig. 16B , current flowing in a clockwise direction may flow through the coil 1620. Based on the drawing, a magnetic force (eg, Lorentz force) in an upward direction may be applied to the coil 1620. Here, if the coil 1620 is disposed on a fixed structure, it may be understood that a downward magnetic force is applied to the magnet 1610.

[0260] Reference Fig. 16C , current flowing in a counterclockwise direction may flow through the coil 1620. Based on the drawing, a magnetic force (eg, Lorentz force) in a downward direction may be applied to the coil 1620. Here, when the coil 1620 is disposed on a fixed structure, it may be understood that an upward magnetic force (Lorentz force) is applied to the magnet 1610.

[0261] However, the magnets and coils disclosed in the present disclosure are not necessarily limited to Fig.16A For example, the magnet may include opposing surfaces having a single polarity.

[0262] However, the magnet disclosed in the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to Fig.16A For example, the magnet may include two sub-magnets. For another example, the magnet may be arranged so that the N-pole sub-magnet defines a portion of the opposing surface, and the S-pole sub-magnet defines the remaining portion of the opposing surface.

[0263] Fig.17 , Fig.18A , Fig.18B , Fig.19A , Fig.19B , Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B is an exploded perspective view showing a camera module according to various embodiments. Figures 4 to 15 Duplicate content will be omitted.

[0264] Fig.17 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0265] In an embodiment, the camera module 400 may include a second camera housing 450, a camera assembly 410 disposed within the second camera housing 450, a connecting member 470 disposed between the second camera housing 450 and the camera assembly 410, and / or a PCB 500 on which coils 481, 482 and 483 are disposed.

[0266] In an embodiment, the connection member 470 may be coupled to the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. Referring to the drawings, the connection member 470 may include a first rotation axis R1 provided at a first portion 471 and a second rotation axis R2 provided at a second portion 472. For example, the first rotation axis R1 may be coupled to the second camera housing 450, and the second rotation axis R2 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410. For example, the first portion 471 may be provided between the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450, and the second portion 472 may be provided between the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450.

[0267] In an embodiment, the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed on the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4, and the third magnet 493 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2 adjacent to the second side surface 413-2. The second magnet 492 together with the second coil 482 may be associated with the rotation of the first rotation axis R1 of the camera assembly 410. The third magnet 493 together with the third coil 483 may be associated with the rotation of the second rotation axis R2 of the camera assembly 410. In an embodiment, the first magnet (e.g., Figure 5A and Fig.13 A first magnet 491 of the lens holder 430 may be disposed inside the camera assembly 410. The first magnet 491 together with the first coil 481 may be associated with the linear movement of the lens holder 430 along the direction of the optical axis L.

[0268] Reference Fig.17 , the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be different side surfaces 413 of the camera assembly 410 so as not to overlap with the first portion 471 and the second portion 472 of the connecting member 470. For example, the first portion 471 may be disposed on the first side surface 413-1, the second portion 472 may be disposed on the third side surface 413-3, the second magnet 492 may be disposed on the fourth side surface 413-4, and the third magnet 493 may be disposed on the second side surface 413-2. However, as described above, the arrangement of the magnetic materials 491, 492, and 493 is not limited to that shown in the drawings.

[0269] In an embodiment, the PCB 500 may include a first PCB 510 coupled to the camera assembly 410 and a second PCB 520 disposed in the second camera housing 450. In some embodiments, the PCB 500 may include a movable structure (e.g., the first PCB 510 coupled to the camera assembly 410) and a fixed structure (e.g., the second PCB 520 coupled to the second camera housing 450). For example, the movable structure may include a structure that rotates along axes R1 and R2 that are perpendicular to the optical axis L of the lens 431 in connection with an image stabilization function.

[0270] In an embodiment, the first PCB 510 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410. The first PCB 510 may include a first region 511, a second region 512, and a third region 513 extending from the second region 512 to the outside of the second camera housing 450.

[0271] In an embodiment, the image sensor 419 may be disposed on the first area 511. The first area 511 may be disposed on the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410, or may define the bottom surface 412. In various embodiments, if the camera assembly 410 rotates around the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2, the first area 511 may rotate with the camera assembly 410. Therefore, even if the camera assembly 410 rotates for image stabilization, the distance or position between the image sensor 419 and the lens 431 may be continuously maintained. In various embodiments, if the lens holder 430 moves linearly in the direction of the optical axis L, the distance between the first area 511 and the lens 431 may vary. In this case, the distance between the image sensor 419 and the lens 431 may vary. Accordingly, the focus may vary based on the distance from the component.

[0272] In an embodiment, the first coil 481 may be disposed on the second region 512. The second region 512 may be disposed on the side surface 413 of the camera assembly 410. For example, the second region 512 may be disposed on the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 so as to face the first magnet 491, wherein the first coil 481 is disposed in the lens holder 430.

[0273] In an embodiment, the second PCB 520 may surround at least a portion of the second camera housing 450. The second PCB 520 may include a fourth region 521, a fifth region 522, and a sixth region 523 extending from the fourth region 521 or the fifth region 522.

[0274] In an embodiment, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the fourth region 521. The fourth region 521 may be disposed on a side surface of the second camera housing 450 that faces the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410, such that the second coil 482 faces the second magnet 492. For example, the second coil 482 may be disposed on the side surface of the second camera housing 450 along the Y-axis direction.

[0275] The third coil 483 may be disposed on the fifth region 522. The fifth region 522 may be disposed on a side surface of the second camera housing 450 that faces the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410, such that the third coil 483 faces the third magnet 493. For example, the third coil 483 may be disposed on the side surface of the second camera housing 450 along the -X axis direction.

[0276] In various embodiments, the camera assembly may be rotated about the first rotation axis R1 by applying a current to the second coil 482. In various embodiments, the camera assembly 410 may be rotated about the second rotation axis R2 by applying a current to the third coil 483.

[0277] In various embodiments, the third region 513 of the first PCB 510 and the sixth region 523 (eg, Figure 4 The extension portion 469) can extend the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C The electronic device 300) includes a circuit board, for example, a processor (eg, Figure 1 A substrate of a processor 120).

[0278] Fig.18A and Fig.18B is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0279] Reference Fig.18A and Fig.18B The second camera housing 450 may include a cover 454 defining a first surface (e.g., a surface facing the Z-axis direction) and a portion of a side surface (e.g., a surface facing a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis) and a base 455 defining a second surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z-axis direction).

[0280] In an embodiment, the second camera housing 450 may include a second magnet 592 and a third magnet 593 disposed on the cover 454. The second magnet 592 may be disposed to substantially face the Z-axis direction. The third magnet 593 may be disposed to substantially face the Z-axis direction. In various embodiments, the second magnet 592 and the third magnet 593 may be fixedly disposed in the second camera housing 450.

[0281] In various embodiments, the second magnet 592 may be disposed adjacent to the fourth side surface 413 - 4 of the camera assembly 410 . The third magnet 593 may be disposed adjacent to the second side surface 413 - 2 of the camera assembly 410 .

[0282] In various embodiments, the center point of the second camera housing 450 along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction may not coincide with the intersection of the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 of the camera assembly (or the optical axis of the lens). For example, compared with the optical axis L of the lens 431, the center point of the second camera housing 450 may be offset in the Y-axis direction and the -X-axis direction.

[0283] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first rotation axis R1 disposed at the first portion 471 and a second rotation axis R2 disposed at the second portion 472, and the first rotation axis R1 may be coupled to the second camera housing 450, and the second rotation axis R2 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410. For example, the first portion 471 may be disposed between the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450, and the second portion 472 may be disposed between the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450.

[0284] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around each of the first rotation axis R1 and / or the second rotation axis R2. The camera assembly 410 may be coupled to the PCB 500 disposed along the -Z axis direction. If the camera assembly 410 rotates, at least a portion of the PCB 500 may rotate together. For example, the first region 511 of the PCB 500, the image sensor 419 disposed on the first region 511, and the second region 512 may rotate together with the camera assembly 410.

[0285] In an embodiment, the PCB 500 may include a first region 511, a second region 512, and a third region (eg, Figure 4 extension of the ).

[0286] In an embodiment, the image sensor 419, the second coil 582, and / or the third coil 583 may be disposed on the first region 511. The first region 511 may be coupled to the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410, or may define the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410. The image sensor 419 may be disposed to face the lens 431 included in the camera assembly 410. For example, the optical axis L of the lens 431 may pass through the image sensor 419.

[0287] In an embodiment, the first area 511 may include a central area 511a disposed on the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410 and an extended area 511b further extending from the central area 511a to the peripheral area. The image sensor 419 may be disposed on the central area. The second coil 582 and / or the third coil 583 may be disposed on the extended area.

[0288] In an embodiment, the second coil 582 may be arranged to face the second magnet 592 provided on the cover 454. The third coil 583 may be arranged to face the third magnet 593 provided on the cover 454. For example, the second coil 582 may allow the camera assembly 410 to rotate around the first rotation axis R1 together with the second magnet 592. For example, the third coil 583 may allow the camera assembly 410 to rotate around the second rotation axis R2 together with the third magnet 593. In various embodiments, the second coil 582 may be wound several times on any axis parallel to the Z axis. The third coil 583 may be wound several times on any axis parallel to the Z axis.

[0289] In an embodiment, the second area 512 may extend from the first area 511 in the Z-axis direction. The first coil 581 may be disposed on the second area 512. The second area 512 may be disposed so that the first coil 581 faces the first magnet 591 disposed inside the camera assembly 410. For example, the lens holder 430 including the first magnet 591 may be linearly moved in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431 through the first coil 581 together with the first magnet 591. For example, if a current is applied to the first coil 581, the lens holder 430 including the first magnet 591 may be moved in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens 431. Here, the image sensor 419 disposed on the first area 511 may have different distances (e.g., focal lengths) from the lens 431. Therefore, the auto focus function of the camera module 400 may be performed.

[0290] Fig.19A and Fig.19B is an exploded perspective view illustrating a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0291] Reference Fig.19A and Fig.19B , the second camera housing 450 may be coupled to the second PCB 520 including the second coil 582 and / or the third coil 583. For example, the second coil 582 and / or the third coil 583 may be disposed on the cover 454 of the second camera housing 450.

[0292] In various embodiments, the center point of the second camera housing 450 along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction may not coincide with the intersection of the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 of the camera assembly 410 (or the optical axis of the lens 431). For example, compared with the optical axis L of the lens 431, the center point of the second camera housing 450 may be offset along the Y-axis direction and the -X-axis direction.

[0293] In one embodiment, the connecting member 470 may include a first rotation axis R1 disposed at the first portion 471 and a second rotation axis R2 disposed at the second portion 472, and the first rotation axis R1 may be coupled to the second camera housing 450, and the second rotation axis R2 may be coupled to the camera assembly 410. For example, the first portion 471 may be disposed between the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450, and the second portion 472 may be disposed between the third side surface 413-3 of the camera assembly 410 and the second camera housing 450.

[0294] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around the first rotation axis R1 and / or the second rotation axis R2. The camera assembly 410 may be coupled to the first PCB 510 disposed along the -Z axis direction. If the camera assembly 410 rotates, at least a portion of the first PCB 510 may rotate together. For example, the first region 511 of the first PCB 510 and the image sensor 419 disposed on the first region 511 may rotate together with the camera assembly 410.

[0295] In an embodiment, the camera assembly 410 may include a first extending portion having a second magnet 592 disposed thereon and a second extending portion 429 having a third magnet 593 disposed thereon.

[0296] In an embodiment, the first extension portion 428 may extend from the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly 410 in the Y-axis direction. For example, the second magnet 592 may be disposed on the first extension portion 428 such that the second coil 582 is disposed in the Z-axis direction. For example, the second magnet 592 and the second coil 582 may be at least partially aligned in the Z-axis direction.

[0297] In an embodiment, the second extension portion 429 may extend from the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly 410 in the -X axis direction. For example, the third magnet 593 may be disposed on the second extension portion 429 such that the third coil 583 is disposed in the Z axis direction. For example, the third magnet 593 and the third coil 583 may be at least partially aligned in the Z axis direction.

[0298] In an embodiment, the PCB 500 may include a first PCB 510 coupled to the camera assembly 410 and a second PCB 520 coupled to the second camera housing 450. In some embodiments, the PCB 500 may include a movable structure (e.g., the first PCB 510 coupled to the camera assembly 410) and a fixed structure (e.g., the second PCB 520 coupled to the second camera housing 450). For example, the movable structure may include a structure (e.g., the camera assembly 410) that rotates along axes R1 and R2 perpendicular to the optical axis L of the lens 431 in connection with an image stabilization function.

[0299] In an embodiment, the first PCB 510 may include a first region 511 , a second region 512 , and / or a third region extending from the first region 511 and the second region 512 to the outside of the second camera housing 450 .

[0300] In an embodiment, the image sensor may be disposed on the first area 511. The first area 511 may be coupled to the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410, or may define the bottom surface 412 of the camera assembly 410. The image sensor 419 may be disposed to face the lens 431 included in the camera assembly 410. For example, the optical axis L of the lens 431 may pass through the image sensor 419. For example, if the camera assembly 410 rotates, the image sensor 419 may rotate together.

[0301] In an embodiment, the second region 512 may extend from the first region 511 in the Z-axis direction. The first coil 581 may be disposed on the second region 512. The second region 512 may be disposed such that the first coil 581 faces the first magnet 591 disposed inside the camera assembly 410 (e.g., the lens holder 430). The second region 512 may be disposed, for example, on the first side surface 413-1 of the camera assembly 410.

[0302] In one embodiment, the second PCB 520 may include a fourth region 521, a fifth region 522, and / or a sixth region 523 extending from the fourth region 521 and the fifth region 522. The second PCB 520 may be disposed on the cover such that the fourth region 521 and the fifth region 522 define an inner surface of the cover 454. For example, the second PCB 520 may be coupled to the cover 454 such that the second coil 582 faces the second magnet 592 disposed in the -Z axis direction through the inner surface of the cover 454, and the third coil 583 faces the third magnet 593 disposed in the -Z axis direction through the inner surface of the cover.

[0303] In an embodiment, the second coil 582 may be disposed on the fourth region 521. For example, the second coil 582 may be disposed adjacent to the fourth side surface 413-4 of the camera assembly. For example, the second coil 582 may be disposed to face the second magnet 592 along the -Z axis direction. In various embodiments, the second coil 582 may be wound several times on any axis parallel to the Z axis.

[0304] In an embodiment, the third coil 583 may be disposed on the fifth region 522. For example, the third coil 583 may be disposed adjacent to the second side surface 413-2 of the camera assembly. For example, the third coil 583 may be disposed to face the third magnet 593 along the -Z axis direction. In various embodiments, the third coil 583 may be wound several times on any axis parallel to the Z axis.

[0305] For example, the second magnet 592 and the second coil 582 can be at least partially aligned along the Z axis.For example, the third magnet 593 and the third coil 583 can be at least partially aligned along the Z axis.

[0306] Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B is a diagram showing various embodiments according to the present disclosure Fig.18A , Fig.18B and a rotated view of the camera assembly of the camera module shown in FIG. 19 . Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B The camera module is shown with a portion of the second camera housing omitted for clarity.

[0307] Reference Fig. 20A , which is a view showing a second rotation of the camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0308] Reference Fig. 20B , which is a view showing a first rotation of a camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0309] In an embodiment, the first rotation may be a rotation of the camera assembly 410 around the first rotation axis R1 , and the second rotation may be a rotation of the camera assembly 410 around the second rotation axis R2 .

[0310] Reference Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B , the camera module 400 may include a first structure 602a, a second structure 602b facing the first structure 602a and electromagnetically interacting with the first structure 602a, a third structure 603a and / or a fourth structure 603b facing the third structure 603a and electromagnetically interacting with the third structure 603a.

[0311] In an embodiment, each of the first structure 602a and the third structure 603a may be a structure disposed and fixed on the second camera housing 450, and each of the second structure 602b and the fourth structure 603b may be a structure disposed on the camera assembly 410 and rotated together with the camera assembly 410. In an embodiment, the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b may be at least partially aligned along the Z axis. In an embodiment, the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b may be at least partially aligned along the Z axis.

[0312] In various embodiments, one of the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b may be a coil and the other may be a magnet.

[0313] For example, the first structure 602a may be Fig.18A and Fig.18BThe second magnet 592 shown in FIG. 5 , and the second structure 602b may be Fig.18A and Fig.18B The second coil 582 is shown in FIG.

[0314] For example, the first structure 602a may be Fig.19A and Fig.19B The second coil 582 shown in FIG. 5A , and the second structure 602b may be Fig.19A and Fig.19B The second magnet 592 is shown in FIG.

[0315] In various embodiments, the attraction or repulsion force may act between the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b. In various embodiments, the attraction or repulsion force may include a magnetic force generated between a magnet and a coil. In various embodiments, the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b may be associated with a first rotation of the camera assembly 410.

[0316] Reference Fig. 20B , the camera assembly 410 can rotate around the first rotation axis R1 together with the connection member 470 relative to the second camera housing 450. For example, the camera assembly 410 can be coupled to the connection member 470 in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1 (e.g., coupled by the second rotation axis R2) so as to rotate integrally with the connection member 470. In the illustrated embodiment, the second imaginary line C2 extending from the second rotation axis R2 can be perpendicular to the optical axis L of the lens 431, but not perpendicular to the Z axis.

[0317] For example, if an attractive force acts between the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b, a magnetic force may be applied to the camera assembly 410 provided with the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b in a direction closer to the first structure 602a. Based on the drawing, a rotational moment in a clockwise direction may act on the first rotation axis R1. Therefore, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around the first rotation axis R1.

[0318] For example, if a repulsive force acts between the first structure 602a and the second structure 602b, the magnetic force may act on the second structure 602b and the camera assembly 410 provided with the second structure 602b in a direction away from the first structure 602a. Based on the drawing, a rotational moment in the counterclockwise direction may act on the first rotation axis R1. Therefore, the camera assembly 410 may rotate in the counterclockwise direction around the first rotation axis R1.

[0319] In various embodiments, one of the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b may be a coil and the other may be a magnet. For example, the third structure 603a may be Fig.18A and Fig.18BThe third magnet 593 shown in FIG. 6A , and the fourth structure 603b may be Fig.18A and Fig.18B Alternatively, for example, the third structure 603a may be Fig.19A and Fig.19B The third coil 583 shown in FIG. 1 , and the fourth structure may be Fig.19A and Fig.19B The third magnet 593 is shown in FIG.

[0320] In various embodiments, an attractive force or a repulsive force may act between the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b. In various embodiments, the attractive force or the repulsive force may include a magnetic force generated between a magnet and a coil. In various embodiments, the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b may be associated with a second rotation of the camera assembly 410.

[0321] Reference Fig. 20A , the camera assembly 410 can rotate around the 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 perpendicular to the second rotation axis R2 (e.g., coupled via the first rotation axis R1). Therefore, the camera assembly 410 can rotate independently relative to the connecting member 470. In the illustrated embodiment, the first imaginary line C1 extending from the first rotation axis R1 can be perpendicular to the Z axis, but not perpendicular to the optical axis L of the lens 431.

[0322] For example, if a repulsive force acts between the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b, a magnetic force may be applied to the fourth structure 604b and the camera assembly 410 provided with the fourth structure 603b in a direction away from the third structure 603a. Based on the drawing, a rotational moment in a clockwise direction may act on the second rotation axis R2. Therefore, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around the second rotation axis R2 in a clockwise direction.

[0323] For example, if the attraction acts between the third structure 603a and the fourth structure 603b, the magnetic force may be applied to the fourth structure 603b and the camera assembly 410 provided with the fourth structure 603b in a direction closer to the fourth structure 603b. Here, the rotational torque in the counterclockwise direction may act on the second rotation axis R2. Therefore, the camera assembly 410 may rotate around the second rotation axis R2 in the counterclockwise direction.

[0324] The portable communication device 100 or the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a camera assembly 410 including a lens 431 and an image sensor 419; a printed circuit board (PCB) surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly 410; a plurality of coils 481, 482, and 483 electrically connected to the PCB 460, wherein the plurality of coils 481, 482, and 483 include a first coil 481 disposed on a first area 461 of the PCB 460, a second coil 482 disposed on a second area 462 of the PCB 460, and a third coil 483 disposed on a third area of ​​the PCB 460; and a control circuit (e.g., Figure 1 A processor), the control circuit is electrically connected to the PCB 460, the first coil 481, the second coil 482 and the third coil 483, wherein the control circuit can be configured to: perform a first function related to 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 perform a second function related to the camera assembly 410 by rotating the camera assembly 410 around at least one rotation axis R1 or R2 substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L using at least one of the second coil 482 or the third coil 483.

[0325] In various embodiments, the first function may include a function related to autofocus, and the second function may include a function related to image stabilization.

[0326] In various embodiments, image sensor 419 may be configured to rotate with camera assembly 410 with respect to the second function.

[0327] In various embodiments, the portable communication device may include: a first magnet spaced apart from the first coil and substantially parallel to the first region; a second magnet spaced apart from the second coil and substantially parallel to the second region; and a third magnet spaced apart from the third coil and substantially parallel to the third region.

[0328] In various embodiments, the first magnet 491 may be disposed inside the camera assembly 410 .

[0329] In various embodiments, at least one of the second magnet 492 and the third magnet 493 may be disposed outside the camera assembly 410 .

[0330] In various embodiments, the first magnet 491 can be configured to be substantially unaffected by the electromagnetic field generated by the second coil 482 or the third coil 483 .

[0331] In various embodiments, the first region 461 may extend substantially parallel to the third region 463 .

[0332] In various embodiments, the first region 461 may extend substantially perpendicular to the second region 462 .

[0333] In various embodiments, the first region 461 may extend substantially perpendicularly to the second region 462 , and the third region 463 may be disposed to extend substantially perpendicularly to the second region 462 and face the first region 461 .

[0334] In various embodiments, the first region 461 , the second region 462 , and the third region 463 may face a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L. As shown in FIG.

[0335] In various embodiments, the portable communication device may also include: a first camera housing 420 that accommodates at least a portion of the lens 431 and at least a portion of the image sensor 419 and is disposed in the camera assembly 410; a second camera housing 450 that accommodates at least a portion of the first camera housing 420; and a connecting member 470 disposed between the first camera housing 420 and the second camera housing 450.

[0336] In various embodiments, at least one rotation axis may include a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2 perpendicular to the first rotation axis R1, wherein the connecting member 470 may be connected to the first camera housing 420 and the second camera housing 450 so that the camera assembly rotates around the first rotation axis R1 and / or the second rotation axis R2.

[0337] In various embodiments, the connecting member 470 may include a first protrusion protruding toward the second camera housing 450 and a second protrusion 475 protruding toward the first camera housing 420, wherein the second camera housing may include a first hole into which at least a portion of the first protrusion is inserted, and wherein the first camera housing 420 may include a second hole 4131 into which at least a portion of the second protrusion 475 is inserted.

[0338] In various embodiments, an opening is defined in a surface of the PCB 460 facing the first camera housing 420, wherein at least one of the first coil 481, the second coil 482, or the third coil 483 is disposed in the opening.

[0339] In various embodiments, the portable communication device may include a second camera housing 450 that houses the camera assembly 410, wherein at least one of the first area 461, the second area 462, or the third area 463 faces the camera assembly 410, and wherein at least another of the first area 461, the second area 462, or the third area 463 faces the second camera housing 450.

[0340] In various embodiments, the at least one rotation axis may include a first rotation axis R1 and a second rotation axis R2 disposed in a direction different from the first rotation axis R1, wherein the control circuit (eg, Figure 1 The processor 120 of the embodiment may perform a second function by rotating the camera assembly 410 around the first rotation axis R1 using the second coil 482 and by rotating the camera assembly 410 around the second rotation axis R2 using the third coil 483 .

[0341] In various embodiments, the first rotation axis R1 and the second rotation axis R2 may be substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0342] In various embodiments, the portable communication device may include a coil driver (e.g., a drive circuit 468) electrically connected to the control circuit to control at least one corresponding coil of the first coil 481, the second coil 482, or the third coil 483 in relation to the performance of the first function or the second function, wherein the coil driver may be disposed in a fourth area (e.g., a fourth area 461, a second area 462, or a third area 463) extending from at least one of the first area 461, the second area 462, or the third area 463 of the PCB. Figure 4 The extension portion 469 and Fig.14 on the fifth area 465).

[0343] In various embodiments, the control circuitry may include an application processor (e.g., Figure 1 processor 120).

[0344] In various embodiments, the portable communication device may include an additional PCB 460 disposed outside the camera assembly 410 , wherein the control circuit may be disposed on the additional PCB 460 .

[0345] In various embodiments, PCB 460 may be at least partially flexible.

[0346] The portable communication device 100 or the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a camera assembly 410, the camera assembly 431 including a lens and an image sensor 419; a plurality of printed circuit boards (PCBs) 460, the plurality of PCBs 460 surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly 410, wherein the plurality of PCBs 460 include a first PCB (e.g., Fig.17 , Fig.19A and Fig.19B 510 and a second PCB (eg, Fig.17 and reference numeral 520 of FIG. 19 ); a plurality of coils electrically connected to the plurality of PCBs 460 and including a first coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ), a second coil (eg, Fig.1719 ) and a third coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ), wherein the first coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ), a second coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ) or a third coil (eg, Fig.17 19) may be disposed on the first PCB, and the first coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ), a second coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ) or a third coil (eg, Fig.17 and reference numeral 583 of FIG. 19 ) may be disposed on the second PCB 520; and a control circuit (eg, Figure 1 The processor 120 of the control circuit is electrically connected to the plurality of PCBs 460 and the plurality of coils, wherein the control circuit can be configured to: by using a first coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ) moves the camera assembly 410 in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis L of the lens 431 to perform a first function associated with the camera assembly 410, and by using a second coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ) or a third coil (eg, Fig.17 19 ) to rotate the camera assembly 410 about at least one rotation axis R1 or R2 substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L to perform a second function associated with the camera assembly 410 .

[0347] The camera module 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a camera assembly 410 including a lens 431 and an image sensor 419; a printed circuit board (PCB) surrounding at least a portion of the camera assembly 410; a plurality of coils electrically connected to the PCB 460, wherein the plurality of coils include a first coil 481 disposed on a first area 461 of the PCB 460, a second coil 482 disposed on a second area 462 of the PCB 460, and a third coil 483 disposed on a third area of ​​the PCB 460; and a controller (e.g., Fig.14The controller is electrically connected to the PCB 460 and a plurality of coils, wherein the controller 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 perform a second function associated with the camera assembly 410 by rotating the camera assembly 410 around at least one rotation axis R1 or R2 substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L using at least one of the second coil 482 or the third coil 483.

[0348] The portable communication device 100 or the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a housing 310 (eg, Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C 310), the housing 310 defines at least a portion of the outer surface of the portable communication device; a display 301, the display 301 is accommodated in the housing 310; and a camera assembly 410, wherein the camera assembly 410 may include: a first camera housing 420; a lens assembly (e.g., Figure 2 The lens assembly 210 is at least partially accommodated in the first camera housing 420 and includes a plurality of lenses 431; an image sensor 419, which is accommodated in the first camera housing 420; a printed circuit board 460, which at least partially surrounds the first camera housing 420, wherein the printed circuit board 460 may include: a first area 461 corresponding to a first side surface (e.g., the first side surface 413-1) of the first camera housing 420; a second area 462 corresponding to a second side surface (e.g., the fourth side surface 413-4) of the first camera housing 420, the second area 462 being adjacent to the first side surface 413-1; and a second area 462 corresponding to a second side surface (e.g., the fourth side surface 413-4) of the first camera housing 420, the second area 462 being adjacent to the first side surface 413-1; and a second area 461 corresponding to a second side surface (e.g., the fourth side surface 413-4) of the first camera housing 420, the second area 462 being adjacent to the first side surface (e.g., the first side surface a third area 463 corresponding to a third side surface (e.g., the second side surface 413-2) of the surface 413-1), and the first coil is arranged on the first area 461, the second coil is arranged on the second area 462, and the third coil 483 is arranged on the third area 463; and a processor 120, which is functionally connected to the camera assembly 410, wherein the processor 120 can be configured to: perform a first function related to the camera assembly 410 by moving the camera assembly 410 along a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis L of at least one lens 431 among the multiple lenses 431 using the first coil 481, and perform a second function related to the camera assembly 410 by moving the camera assembly 410 around at least one rotation axis R1 or R2 substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L using at least one of the second coil 482 or the third coil 483.

[0349] In various embodiments, the portable communication device 100 or the electronic device 300 may include a second camera housing 450 at least partially surrounding the first camera housing 420, a first magnet 491 corresponding to the first coil 481, a second magnet 492 corresponding to the second coil 482, and a third magnet 493 corresponding to the third coil, wherein the first magnet 491 may be accommodated in the first camera housing 420, and the second magnet 492 or the third magnet 493 may be disposed in the second camera housing 450.

[0350] The camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a function related to image stabilization in addition to a function related to autofocus.

[0351] Furthermore, various effects directly or indirectly determined by the present disclosure can be provided.

[0352] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0353] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term 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 all possible combinations of items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “coupled to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” with or without the terms “operably” or “communicatively” being used, it means that the element may be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0354] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0355] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction 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 at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0356] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) the computer program product may be published (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a forwarding server).

[0357] According to various embodiments, each of the above-mentioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various 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 a corresponding one of the multiple components performing one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations may be run or omitted in a different order, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0358] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable communication device, comprising: A lens assembly, wherein the lens assembly comprises a lens; a camera assembly, the camera assembly comprising an image sensor; a first camera housing configured to house at least a portion of the lens and at least a portion of the image sensor disposed in the camera assembly; a second camera housing configured to receive at least a portion of the first camera housing; a printed circuit board PCB, the PCB being configured to surround at least a portion of the camera assembly, wherein the PCB comprises an outer surface facing the second camera housing and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface; a plurality of coils electrically connected to the PCB, wherein the plurality of coils include a first coil disposed on the inner surface of the first region of the PCB, a second coil disposed on the outer surface of the second region of the PCB, and a third coil disposed on the outer surface of the third region of the PCB; and A control circuit, the control circuit is electrically connected to the PCB, the first coil, the second coil and the third coil, and is configured as follows: performing a first function associated with the camera assembly by moving the lens relative to the first camera housing in a direction substantially parallel to an optical axis of the lens using the first coil; and A second function associated with the camera assembly is performed by rotating the camera assembly relative to the second camera housing about at least one rotation axis using at least one of the second coil or the third coil, the at least one rotation axis being substantially perpendicular to the optical axis.

2. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The first function includes a function related to focusing, and the second function includes a function related to image stabilization.

3. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The image sensor is configured to rotate with the camera assembly when the second function is performed.

4. The portable communication device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first magnet spaced apart from the first coil and substantially parallel to the first region; a second magnet spaced apart from the second coil and substantially parallel to the second region; as well as A third magnet is spaced apart from the third coil and is substantially parallel to the third region.

5. The portable communication device according to claim 4, wherein: The first magnet is disposed inside the camera assembly.

6. The portable communication device according to claim 4, wherein: At least one of the second magnet or the third magnet is disposed outside the camera assembly.

7. The portable communication device according to claim 1, in, The first region is disposed substantially perpendicular to the second region, and The third region is disposed substantially perpendicular to the second region and faces the first region.

8. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein: The first region, the second region, and the third region all face a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis. 9 . The portable communication device of claim 1 , further comprising a connection member disposed between the first camera housing and the second camera housing.

10. The portable communication device according to claim 9, in, The at least one rotation axis includes a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis, The connecting member is connected to the first camera housing and the second camera housing so that the camera assembly can rotate around the first rotation axis or the second rotation axis.

11. The portable communication device according to claim 9, in, The connecting member includes a first protrusion protruding toward the second camera housing and a second protrusion protruding toward the first camera housing, wherein the second camera housing includes a first hole into which at least a portion of the first protrusion is inserted, and Wherein, the first camera housing includes a second hole, and at least a portion of the second protrusion is inserted into the second hole.

12. The portable communication device according to claim 9, in, An opening is defined in a surface of the first camera housing facing the PCB, and Wherein, at least one of the first coil, the second coil or the third coil is arranged in the opening.

13. The portable communication device according to claim 1, in, The second camera housing contains the camera assembly. wherein one or both of the first area, the second area or the third area face the camera assembly, and Wherein, at least another one of the first area, the second area or the third area faces the second camera housing.

14. The portable communication device according to claim 1, further comprising: a coil driver electrically connected to the control circuit and configured to control at least one corresponding coil of the first coil, the second coil, or the third coil in association with performance of the first function or the second function, The coil driver is disposed on a fourth region extending from at least one of the first region, the second region or the third region.

15. The portable communication device according to claim 1, further comprising: another PCB disposed outside the camera assembly, Wherein, the control circuit includes an application processor arranged on the other PCB.

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