Camera including lens and electronic device including the same

Abstract

A camera may include a plurality of lenses, a lens housing, and an image sensor. Each of the plurality of lenses may include an active area and an inactive area. The first lens may include a first protrusion protruding in an optical axis direction. The first protrusion may face an inactive area of the second lens.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a camera and an electronic device including the camera, for example, to a camera having a lens and an electronic device including the camera. Background Art

[0002] The camera may include a lens barrel configured to accommodate at least one lens. The camera may be disposed in the electronic device so that the exterior of the lens barrel does not interfere with other mechanical components of the electronic device (e.g., housing structure, display structure, and / or other mechanical components). The above description is information acquired during the conception of the present disclosure, or information already known at the time, and is not necessarily a technology known prior to the filing of the present application. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to an embodiment, a camera includes a plurality of lenses arranged in an optical axis direction. The camera may include a lens housing configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses. The camera may include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first periphery having a first length and a second periphery having a second length greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may respectively include an effective area through which light passes and an invalid area through which light does not pass. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the invalid area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the invalid area of ​​a second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses.

[0004] According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The electronic device may include a display disposed on the first surface. The electronic device may include a camera disposed on the first surface. The camera may include a plurality of lenses arranged in an optical axis direction. The camera may include a lens housing configured to accommodate a plurality of lenses. The camera may include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first periphery having a first length and a second periphery having a second length greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may include an effective area through which light passes and an invalid area through which light does not pass, respectively. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the invalid area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the invalid area of ​​a second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses.

[0005] According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The electronic device may include a plurality of cameras disposed on the second surface. Each of the plurality of cameras may include a plurality of lenses arranged in an optical axis direction. Each of the plurality of cameras may include a lens housing configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses. Each of the plurality of cameras may include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first periphery having a first length and a second periphery having a second length greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may include an effective area through which light passes and an invalid area through which light does not pass, respectively. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the invalid area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the invalid area of ​​a second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 A block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment is shown; Figure 2a shows a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an embodiment; Figure 2b shows a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in another direction according to an embodiment; Figure 2c shows an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment; Figure 3 shows a block diagram of a camera module according to an embodiment; Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a camera according to an embodiment; Figure 5 A perspective view showing a portion of a camera module according to an embodiment; Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a lens assembly according to an embodiment; Figure 7 shows an exploded perspective view of a lens assembly according to an embodiment; Figure 8 shows a plan view of a first lens according to an embodiment; Fig. 9 shows a side view of a first lens according to an embodiment; Fig.10 shows a plan view of a second lens according to an embodiment; Fig.11 A diagram taken along line 11-11 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a lens assembly; Fig.12 A diagram taken along line 12-12 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a lens assembly; Fig.13 It shows that according to the embodiment Fig.11 an enlarged view of a portion of a cross section of a lens assembly; Fig.14 A view showing a portion of a cross section of a first lens of a lens assembly according to an embodiment; Fig.15 A plan view showing a portion of the front side of an electronic device according to an embodiment; Fig.16 A diagram taken along line 16-16 according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.15 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device; Fig.17 A plan view showing a portion of a rear side of an electronic device according to an embodiment; and Fig.18 A diagram taken along line 18-18 according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.17 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0007] Hereinafter, the embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0008] Figure 1 A block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment is shown.

[0009] 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 at least one of 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 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, 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 above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) 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 above components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160).

[0010] 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 an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in 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)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), 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. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be dedicated to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0011] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) 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, 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., ISP or CP) 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. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., NPU) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) model processing. The AI ​​model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning algorithms. The AI ​​model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may include, for example, a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the AI ​​model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0012] 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.

[0013] 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 .

[0014] The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0015] 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. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0016] 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 sensor adapted to sense a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0017] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal and 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 external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102 such as a speaker or earphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0018] 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.

[0019] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly combine the electronic device 101 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.

[0020] 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).

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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, ISPs, or flashes.

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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 that operate independently of the processor 120 (e.g., AP), and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth TM The wireless communication module 192 may communicate with the external electronic device 104 in a wireless communication network (e.g., wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct connection, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-distance communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a local area network (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 (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. 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 SIM 196.

[0026] The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks and next generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technologies) after 4G networks. NR access technologies may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 may support various technologies for ensuring performance on high frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for a round trip).

[0027] 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 an antenna including a radiation element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiation element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0028] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a PCB, an RFIC, and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the PCB, or is adjacent to the first surface and is capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the PCB, or is adjacent to the second surface and is capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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 combined with the second network 199. Each of the external electronic device 102 or the external 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 operations or some operations to be performed by the electronic device 101 may be performed at one or more external electronic devices (e.g., the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108). For example, if the electronic device 101 needs to automatically perform a function or service or needs to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service in addition to performing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform at least the requested part of the function or service, or perform 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, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0031] The electronic device according to the embodiment 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 device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0032] 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. In conjunction with the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. It will be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the noun in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things. As used herein, each of "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding phrase in the phrase. Terms such as "1st", "2nd" or "first" or "second" may only be used to distinguish the component from the other components discussed, 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”, “coupled to”, “connected to”, “connected to”, 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.

[0033] As used in conjunction with various embodiments of the present disclosure, 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).

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure as described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 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 whether the data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium or temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0035] 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 distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a CD-ROM) or distributed via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM ) online distribution (e.g. download or upload), or directly between two user devices (e.g. smartphones). If distributed online, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

[0036] According to an embodiment, each of the components described above (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately provided in different components. According to an embodiment, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to an embodiment, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of the corresponding components in the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the manner in which the functions are performed by each of the multiple components before integration. According to an embodiment, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0037] Figure 2a A perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 2bA perspective view of the electronic device according to the embodiment viewed in another direction is shown. Figure 2c An exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0038] Reference Figure 2a to Figure 2c , the electronic device 201 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 including a first surface 210a (eg, a front surface), a second surface 210b (eg, a rear surface), and a third surface 210c (eg, a side surface) surrounding a space between the first surface 210a and the second surface 210b.

[0039] In an embodiment, the first surface 210a may be formed by a first plate 211a, at least a portion of which is substantially transparent. For example, the first plate 211a may include a polymer plate or a glass plate, which includes at least one coating. In an embodiment, the second surface 210b may be formed by a substantially opaque second plate 211b. For example, the second plate 211b may be formed by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium) or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the third surface 210c may be formed by a frame 211c, which is bonded to the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b and includes metal and / or polymer. In an embodiment, the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be integrated and seamlessly formed. In an embodiment, the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be formed by substantially the same material (e.g., aluminum).

[0040] In an embodiment, the first plate 211a may include a plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1. The plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. The plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1 may extend in one direction (e.g., + / -Y direction). The first plate 211a may include a plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2. The plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. The plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2 may extend in a direction (e.g., + / -X direction) different from the extension direction (e.g., + / -Y direction) of the plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1. The first plate 211a may include a plurality of third peripheral regions 212a-3. The plurality of third peripheral regions 212a-3 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. The plurality of third peripheral regions 212a-3 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of third peripheral regions 212a-3 may be disposed between the plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1 and the plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2.

[0041] In an embodiment, the second plate 211b may include a plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1. The plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. The plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1 may extend in one direction (e.g., + / -Y direction). The second plate 211b may include a plurality of fifth peripheral regions 212b-2. The plurality of fifth peripheral regions 212b-2 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. The plurality of fifth peripheral regions 212b-2 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of fifth peripheral regions 212b-2 may extend in a direction (e.g., + / -X direction) different from the extension direction (e.g., + / -Y direction) of the plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1. The second plate 211b may include a plurality of sixth peripheral regions 212b-3. The plurality of sixth peripheral regions 212b-3 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. The plurality of sixth peripheral regions 212b-3 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of sixth peripheral regions 212b-3 may be disposed between the plurality of fourth peripheral regions 212b-1 and the plurality of fifth peripheral regions 212b-2.

[0042] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a display 261 (eg, Figure 11. The display module 160 of the first plate 211a may be provided. In an embodiment, the display 261 may be located on the first surface 210a. In an embodiment, the display 261 may be visible through at least a portion of the first plate 211a (e.g., the plurality of first peripheral regions 212a-1, the plurality of second peripheral regions 212a-2, and / or the plurality of third peripheral regions 212a-3). In an embodiment, the display 261 may have a shape substantially the same as a shape of an outer edge of the first plate 211a. In an embodiment, the periphery of the display 261 may substantially coincide with the outer edge of the first plate 211a.

[0043] In an embodiment, the display 261 may include a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor for measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic type stylus.

[0044] In an embodiment, the display 261 may include a screen display area 261a that is visually exposed to display content using pixels. In an embodiment, the screen display area 261a may include a sensing area 261a-1. The sensing area 261a-1 may overlap at least one area of ​​the screen display area 261a. The sensing area 261a-1 may allow transmission of information related to the sensor module 276 (e.g., Figure 1 Similar to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap with the sensing area 261a-1, the sensing area 261a-1 can display content. For example, the sensing area 261a-1 can display content when the sensor module 276 is not operating. At least one area of ​​the camera area 261a-2 can overlap with the screen display area 261a. In an embodiment, the screen display area 261a may include the camera area 261a-2. The camera area 261a-2 may allow transmission of images with the first camera module 280a (e.g., Figure 1 Similar to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap with the camera area 261a-2, at least one area of ​​the camera area 261a-2 that overlaps with the screen display area 261a can display content. For example, the camera area 261a-2 can display content when the first camera module 280a is not operating.

[0045] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include an audio module 270 (eg, Figure 1 In an embodiment, the audio module 270 may be located on the third surface 210c. In an embodiment, the audio module 270 may obtain sound through at least one hole.

[0046] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a sensor module 276. In an embodiment, the sensor module 276 may be located on the first surface 210a. The sensor module 276 may form a sensing area 261a-1 in at least a portion of the screen display area 261a. The sensor module 276 may receive an input signal sent through the sensing area 261a-1 and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. For example, the input signal may have a specified physical quantity (e.g., heat, light, temperature, sound, pressure, or ultrasound). In an example, the input signal may include a signal related to the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint).

[0047] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a first camera module 280a (eg, Figure 1 In an embodiment, the first camera module 280a may be located on the first surface 210a. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first camera module 280a may be located below the display 261. In an embodiment, the first camera module 280a may receive an optical signal transmitted through the camera area 261a-2.

[0048] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a second camera module 280b (eg, Figure 1 The second camera module 280b may be located on the second surface 210b. In an embodiment, the second camera module 280b may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, dual cameras, triple cameras, or quad cameras).

[0049] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a flash 280c. The flash 280c may be located on the second surface 210b. In an embodiment, the flash 280c may include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

[0050] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a sound output module 255 (eg, Figure 1 In an embodiment, the sound output module 255 may be located on the third surface 210c. In an embodiment, the sound output module 255 may include one or more holes.

[0051] The electronic device 201 may include an input module 250 (eg, Figure 1 In an embodiment, the input module 250 may be located on the third surface 210c. In an embodiment, the input module 250 may include at least one key input device.

[0052] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a connection terminal 278 (eg, Figure 1In an embodiment, the connection end 278 may be located on the third surface 210c. For example, when the electronic device 201 is viewed in one direction (e.g., +Y direction), the connection end 278 may be substantially located in the center portion of the third surface 210c, and the sound output module 255 may be located on one side (e.g., right side) relative to the connection end 278.

[0053] In an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a support body 240, a first circuit board 251, a second circuit board 252, and a battery 289 (eg, Figure 1 At least a portion of the support body 240 may form the housing 210 together with the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b.

[0054] In an embodiment, the support body 240 may include a first frame structure 241, a second frame structure 243, and a flat plate structure 242. The first frame structure 241 may surround the periphery of the flat plate structure 242. The first frame structure 241 may connect the periphery of the first plate 211a and the periphery of the second plate 211b. The first frame structure 241 may surround the space between the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b. At least a portion of the first frame structure 241 may form a third surface 210c of the electronic device 201. The second frame structure 243 may be located between the first frame structure 241 and the second plate 211b. The first frame structure 241 and the second frame structure 243 may at least partially form a frame 211c. The flat plate structure 242 may include a first portion 242a for accommodating the first circuit board 251 and a second portion 242b for accommodating the second circuit board 252. The display 261 may be located on one surface (e.g., the bottom surface or the +Z axis direction) of the flat plate structure 242. The first circuit board 251 and the second circuit board 252 may be located on another surface (e.g., the top surface or the -Z axis direction) of the flat plate structure 242. In an embodiment, the flat plate structure 242 may include an opening 245. The opening 245 may be located between the first portion 242a and the second portion 242b. The opening 245 may pass through both surfaces of the flat plate structure 242. The opening 245 may accommodate a battery 289.

[0055] In addition, Figure 2a to Figure 2c In addition to the electronic device shown in , one or more embodiments provided herein may also be applied to electronic devices of various shapes or forms (eg, foldable electronic devices, slidable electronic devices, digital cameras, digital video cameras, tablet PCs, laptop computers, and other electronic devices).

[0056] Figure 3 A block diagram of a camera module according to an embodiment is shown.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 , camera module 380 (e.g., Figure 1Camera module 180 or Figure 2a to Figure 2c The first camera module 280a and / or the second camera module 280b of the present invention may include a lens assembly 310, a flash 320, an image sensor 330, an image stabilizer 340, a memory 350 (e.g., a buffer memory), or an ISP 360. The lens assembly 310 may collect light emitted from an object, which is a target whose image is to be captured. The lens assembly 310 may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module 380 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 310. In this case, the camera module 380 may include, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. A portion of the plurality of lens assemblies 310 may have the same lens properties (e.g., viewing angle, focal length, autofocus, f-number, or optical zoom), or at least one of the lens assemblies 310 may have one or more lens properties different from those of the other lens assemblies. The lens assembly 310 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0058] The flash 320 may emit light for enhancing light emitted or reflected from an object. According to an embodiment, the flash 320 may include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) (e.g., red, green, blue (RGB) LEDs, white LEDs, IR LEDs, or ultraviolet (UV) LEDs) or a xenon lamp. The image sensor 330 may obtain an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from an object and transmitted through the lens assembly 310 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 330 may include, for example, one image sensor selected from image sensors having different properties (such as, for example, 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 330 may be implemented using, for example, a charge coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0059] The image stabilizer 340 may move the image sensor 330 or at least one lens included in the lens assembly 310 in a predetermined direction, or control an operational property of the image sensor 330 (e.g., adjust the readout timing) in response to the movement of the camera module 380 or the electronic device 301 including the camera module 380. This may compensate for at least a portion of the negative impact of the movement on the image to be captured. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 340 may sense such movement of the camera module 380 or the electronic device 301 using a gyroscope sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) provided inside or outside the camera module 380. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 340 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. The memory 350 may temporarily store therein at least a portion of an image obtained by the image sensor 330 for subsequent image processing operations. For example, when image acquisition is delayed by a shutter or a plurality of images are obtained at a high speed, the obtained original image (e.g., a Bayer pattern image or a high-resolution image) may be stored in the memory 350, and a copy image (e.g., a low-resolution image) corresponding to the original image may be previewed through the display module 160. Subsequently, when a specified condition (e.g., user input or system command) is satisfied, at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 350 may be obtained and processed by, for example, the ISP 360. According to an embodiment, the memory 350 may be configured as at least a portion of the memory 130 or as a separate memory that operates independently of the memory 130.

[0060] The ISP 360 may perform one or more image processing operations on an image obtained through the image sensor 330 or an image stored in the memory 350. The image processing operations 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 ISP 360 may control at least one component included in the camera module 380 (e.g., the image sensor 330). For example, the ISP 360 may control an exposure time, a readout timing, etc. The image processed by the ISP 360 may be stored again in the memory 350 for further processing, or provided to an external component of the camera module 380 (e.g., Figure 1 130, display module 160, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). According to an embodiment, ISP 360 may be configured as at least a part of a processor (e.g., processor 120) or as a separate processor that operates independently of the processor. When ISP 360 is configured as a processor separate from the processor, at least one image processed by ISP 360 may be displayed as is without change, or displayed through a display module (e.g., display module 160) after additional image processing is performed by the processor.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a plurality of camera modules 380 having different properties or functions. In this case, for example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a wide-angle camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a front camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a rear camera.

[0062] Figure 4 A perspective view of a camera according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 5 A perspective view showing a portion of a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0063] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 , camera 400 (eg, Figure 1 Camera module 180, Figure 2a to Figure 2c The first camera module 280a and / or the second camera module 280b and / or Figure 3 The camera module 380 may include a lens assembly 410 (eg, Figure 3 lens assembly 310).

[0064] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include at least one lens 411. The at least one lens 411 may have an optical axis (OA) (e.g., +Z axis). The OA may pass through the center of the at least one lens 411. The OA may be perpendicular to the at least one lens 411. In an embodiment, a plurality of lenses 411 may be arranged along the OA. In an embodiment, a plurality of lenses 411 may be arranged in the OA direction. In the description, the term "OA direction" may be understood as a direction parallel to the OA. For example, Figure 4 The OA direction can be considered as the + / -Z direction.

[0065] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include a lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may be configured to accommodate at least one lens 411. The lens housing 412 may include an opening exposing at least a portion of the at least one lens 411. The lens housing 412 may at least partially surround the at least one lens 411.

[0066] In an embodiment, the camera 400 may include an image sensor 430. The image sensor 430 may be disposed in an OA direction (eg, a + / -Z direction) from the plurality of lenses 411.

[0067] In an embodiment, the image sensor 430 may include an imaging area 431. The imaging area 431 may be an area that receives light and forms an image. The imaging area 431 may be at least a portion of an area of ​​the image sensor 430.

[0068] In an embodiment, the imaging area 431 may include a plurality of (e.g., two) first perimeters 431A. The plurality of first perimeters 431A may extend in a first direction (e.g., + / -X direction). The first edge direction (e.g., short side direction) of the plurality of first perimeters 431A may be substantially parallel to the first direction (e.g., + / -X direction).

[0069] In an embodiment, the imaging area 431 may include a plurality of (e.g., two) second perimeters 431B. The plurality of second perimeters 431B may be located between the plurality of first perimeters 431A. The plurality of second perimeters 431B may connect the plurality of first perimeters 431A. The plurality of second perimeters 431B may extend in a second direction (e.g., + / -Y direction) intersecting (e.g., perpendicular) to the first direction (e.g., + / -X direction). The second edge direction (e.g., long side direction) of the plurality of second perimeters 431B may be substantially parallel to the second direction (e.g., + / -Y direction).

[0070] In an embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of first perimeters 431A may be less than the length of each of the plurality of second perimeters 431B. In an embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of first perimeters 431A may be substantially equal to the length of each of the plurality of second perimeters 431B. In an embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of first perimeters 431A may be greater than the length of each of the plurality of second perimeters 431B.

[0071] In an embodiment, the camera 400 may include an auto focus (AF) actuator (not shown). The AF actuator may be configured to adjust the focus of the at least one lens 411. For example, the AF actuator may move the at least one lens 411 in a direction substantially parallel to the OA direction (e.g., the + / -Z direction or the OA direction).

[0072] In embodiments, the camera 400 may include an optical image stabilization (OIS) actuator (not shown) (eg, Figure 3 The OIS actuator may move at least one lens 411 in a first direction (eg, + / −X direction) and / or a second direction (eg, + / −Y direction) in response to movement of the camera 400.

[0073] In an embodiment, the camera 400 may include a PCB 450. The PCB 450 may connect the camera 400 and another PCB (eg, Figure 2c In an embodiment, the PCB 450 may include a substrate portion 451, a connector portion 453, and a connection portion 452 connecting the substrate portion 451 and the connector portion 453. In an embodiment, the image sensor 430 may be disposed on the substrate portion 451.

[0074] In an embodiment, the camera 400 may include a housing assembly 480. The housing assembly 480 may include a camera housing 481 configured to at least partially house the lens assembly 410, the AF actuator, and the OIS actuator. The housing assembly 480 may include a cover 482. The cover 482 may be configured to be combined with the camera housing 481. The cover 482 may be configured to protect the components of the camera 400 from the outside. The cover 482 may be configured to shield the outside of the camera 400.

[0075] Figure 6 A perspective view of a lens assembly according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 7 An exploded perspective view of a lens assembly according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 8 A plan view of a first lens according to an embodiment is shown. Fig. 9 A side view of a first lens according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.10 A plan view of a second lens according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.11 A diagram taken along line 11-11 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a lens assembly. Fig.12 A diagram taken along line 12-12 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a lens assembly.

[0076] Reference Figures 6 to 12 , the lens assembly 410 may include a plurality of lenses 411. The plurality of lenses 411 may include a first lens 413 and a second lens 414. In an embodiment not shown, the plurality of lenses 411 may include at least one lens other than the first lens 413 and the second lens 414.

[0077] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include a lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may be configured to at least partially accommodate the plurality of lenses 411.

[0078] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A. The first body portion 412A may surround the first lens 413. The first body portion 412A may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The first body portion 412A may have a first outer diameter.

[0079] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a second body portion 412B. The second body portion 412B may surround the second lens 414. The second body portion 412B may have a substantially cylindrical shape. The second body portion 412B may have a second outer diameter substantially equal to or smaller than the first outer diameter.

[0080] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a shoulder 412C. The shoulder 412C may be located between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B. The shoulder 412C may form a step between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B. For example, the shoulder 412C may have an outer diameter that is larger than the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter.

[0081] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a third body portion 412D. The third body portion 412D may surround an additional lens (not shown). The third body portion 412D may be connected to the second body portion 412B. The third body portion 412D may have an outer diameter that decreases from the second body portion 412B in the OA direction (e.g., + / -Z direction).

[0082] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a fourth body portion 412E. The fourth body portion 412E may surround at least one additional lens (not shown). The fourth body portion 412E may be connected to the third body portion 412D. The fourth body portion 412E may have an outer diameter that is substantially constant in the OA direction (e.g., + / -Z direction) from the third body portion 412D.

[0083] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first effective area A11. The first effective area A11 may be an area through which light passes through the first lens 413. In an embodiment, when viewed in the OA direction (e.g., the + / -Z direction), the first effective area A11 may at least partially overlap with the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. In an embodiment, the size of the first effective area A11 may be substantially equal to or greater than the size of the imaging area 431.

[0084] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first ineffective area A12. The first ineffective area A12 may be an area where light does not substantially pass through the first lens 413. For example, in the first ineffective area A12, light may move inside the first lens 413, but may not substantially enter the first lens 413 from the outside of the first lens 413, or may not substantially exit the first lens 413 from the inside of the first lens 413.

[0085] In an embodiment, the first ineffective area A12 may be located outside the first effective area A11. At least a portion of the first ineffective area A12 may be located in a radial direction from the first effective area A11 to the first lens 413.

[0086] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first flange 413A. The first flange 413A may be fixed to the lens housing 412. The first flange 413A may form at least a portion of the first inactive area A12. In an embodiment, the first flange 413A may include a substantially annular shape.

[0087] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first protrusion 413B. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to support the second lens 414. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to protrude in the OA direction (eg, + / -Z direction). The first protrusion 413B may form at least a portion of the first inactive area A12.

[0088] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first surface F11, a second surface F12 opposite to the first surface F11, and a plurality of first side surfaces F13, F14, and F15 between the first surface F11 and the second surface F12. The first surface F11 may be offset from the first flange 413A by a predetermined distance. The distance between the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A may be defined as the distance between the first lens 413 and the second lens 414. The first surface F11 may face at least a portion of the second lens 414 (e.g., the second ineffective area A22).

[0089] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially in a circumferential direction of the first lens 413. For example, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially along the circumference of the first active area A11. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a plurality of first circumferential side surfaces F13.

[0090] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first outer inclined surface F14. The first outer inclined surface F14 may be inclined relative to each of the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A. The first outer inclined surface F14 may be connected to the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A.

[0091] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first inner inclined surface F15. The first inner inclined surface F15 may be inclined relative to each of the first surface F11 and the first active area A11. The first inner inclined surface F15 may be connected to the first surface F11 and the first active area A11.

[0092] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may be disposed outside the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may be disposed in a direction parallel to the first edge direction (e.g., + / -X direction) along the first periphery 431A of the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may not be disposed in a direction parallel to the second edge direction (e.g., + / -Y direction) along the second periphery 431B of the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may not substantially overlap the imaging region 431 when viewed in the OA direction (e.g., + / -Z direction).

[0093] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a second protrusion 413C. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to support the second lens 414. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to protrude in the OA direction (eg, + / -Z direction). The second protrusion 413C may form at least a portion of the first inactive area A12.

[0094] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a third surface F21, a fourth surface F22 opposite to the third surface F21, and a plurality of second side surfaces F23, F24, and F25 between the third surface F21 and the fourth surface F22. The third surface F21 may be offset from the first flange 413A by a predetermined distance. The distance between the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A may be defined as the distance between the first lens 413 and the second lens 414. The distance between the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A may be substantially the same as the distance between the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A. The third surface F21 may face at least a portion of the second lens 414 (e.g., the second ineffective area A22).

[0095] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may extend at least partially in the circumferential direction of the first lens 413. For example, the second protrusion 413C may extend at least partially along the circumference of the first active area A11. In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a plurality of second circumferential side surfaces F23.

[0096] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a second outer inclined surface F24. The second outer inclined surface F24 may be inclined relative to each of the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A. The second outer inclined surface F24 may be connected to the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A.

[0097] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a second inner inclined surface F25. The second outer inclined surface F25 may be inclined relative to each of the third surface F21 and the first active area A11. The second outer inclined surface F25 may be connected to the third surface F21 and the first active area A11.

[0098] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed outside the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430. In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed along the first periphery 431A of the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430 in a direction parallel to the first edge direction (e.g., + / -X direction). In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed opposite to the first protrusion 413B. In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may not be disposed along the second periphery 431B of the imaging region 431 of the image sensor 430 in a direction parallel to the second edge direction (e.g., + / -Y direction). In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may not substantially overlap the imaging region 431 when viewed in the OA direction (e.g., + / -Z direction).

[0099] In an embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second effective area A21. The second effective area A21 may be an area through which light passes through the second lens 414. In an embodiment, the second effective area A21 may include a substantially circular area. In an embodiment, the size of the second effective area A21 may be substantially equal to or smaller than the size of the first effective area A11.

[0100] In an embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second inactive area A22. The second inactive area A22 may be an area where light does not substantially pass through the second lens 414. For example, in the second inactive area A22, light may move inside the second lens 414, but may not substantially enter the second lens 414 from outside the second lens 414, or may not substantially exit the second lens 414 from inside the second lens 414.

[0101] In an embodiment, the second ineffective area A22 may be located outside the second effective area A21. The second ineffective area A22 may be located in a radial direction from the second effective area A21 to the second lens 414. In an embodiment, the second ineffective area A22 may have a substantially annular shape.

[0102] In an embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second flange 414A. The second flange 414A may be fixed to the lens housing 412. The second flange 414A may form at least a portion of the second inactive area A22. In an embodiment, the second flange 414A may include a substantially annular shape.

[0103] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include a first mask 415. The first mask 415 may be configured to substantially block light from moving from the first inactive area A12 to the second inactive area A22 and / or from the second inactive area A22 to the first inactive area A12. The first mask 415 may be disposed between the first protrusion 413B and the second flange 414A and between the second protrusion 413C and the second flange 414A. The first mask 415 may include a substantially annular shape. The first mask 415 may include a very thin film.

[0104] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include a second mask 416. The second mask 416 may be configured to substantially block light from moving from the first inactive area A12 to the second inactive area A22 and / or from the second inactive area A22 to the first inactive area A12. The second mask 416 may be disposed on the first flange 413A. The second mask 416 may include a substantially annular shape. The diameter of the second mask 416 may be greater than the diameter of the first mask 415. The second mask 416 may include a very thin film.

[0105] In an embodiment not shown, the lens assembly 410 may include at least one mask (not shown) between the first lens 413 and a lens not shown and / or at least one mask (not shown) between the second lens 414 and a lens not shown.

[0106] Fig.13 It shows that according to the embodiment Fig.11 A magnified view of a portion of a cross section of a lens assembly.

[0107] Reference Fig.13 , the lens assembly 410 may include a lens housing 412, a first lens 413, and a second lens 414. The lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A, a second body portion 412B, and a shoulder 412C. The height H1 of the shoulder 412C may be substantially equal to or less than the height H2 of the second lens 414. For example, in an image sensor (e.g., Figure 5 The distance between the image sensor 430 and the shoulder 412C may be substantially equal to or less than the distance between the image sensor and the second lens 414.

[0108] Fig.14 A view showing a portion of a cross section of a first lens of a lens assembly according to an embodiment.

[0109] Reference Fig.14 , lens assembly 410-1 (eg, Figures 6 to 13 The lens assembly 410 may include a first lens 413-1 (eg, Figures 6 to 13 The first lens 413-1 may include a first flange 413A and a first protrusion 413B (eg, Figures 6 to 12 The first protrusion 413B may include a first surface F11.

[0110] In an embodiment, the first lens 413-1 may include a light absorbing layer 417. The light absorbing layer 417 may be configured to absorb light exiting from the first protrusion 413B and / or light entering the first protrusion 413B. The light absorbing layer 417 may be disposed on the first surface F11.

[0111] In embodiments, the light absorbing layer 417 may be formed by surface treatment of the first surface F11. For example, the light absorbing layer 417 may include micrometer-scale and / or nanometer-scale trap shapes formed by etching the first surface F11. The trap shapes may capture light.

[0112] In an embodiment not shown, the first lens 413-1 may include a lens disposed at Figures 6 to 12 A light absorbing layer (eg, the light absorbing layer 417 ) is formed on the third surface F21 of the second protrusion 413C.

[0113] In an embodiment, the lens assembly 410-1 may include a first mask 415. The first mask 415 may be disposed on the light absorbing layer 417. The first mask 415 may at least partially overlap the light absorbing layer 417 in the OA direction.

[0114] Fig.15 A plan view showing a portion of the front side of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Fig.16 A diagram taken along line 16-16 according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.15 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device.

[0115] Reference Fig.15 and Fig.16 , the electronic device 201 - 1 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and / or Figure 2a to Figure 2c The electronic device 201 may include a housing 210, a display 261, and a camera 400 (eg, Figure 2a to Figure 2c The first camera module 280a and / or Figure 3 4. The camera module 380 of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 4. The camera 400 may include a plurality of lenses (e.g., a first lens 413 and a second lens 414) and a lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A, a second body portion 412B, and a shoulder 412C. The lens housing 412 may be disposed so as not to contact (e.g., interfere with) the display 261. At least a portion of the display 261 may be disposed above the shoulder 412C. The notch length D of the notch area N of the housing 210 in which the camera 400 is disposed may be reduced.

[0116] Fig.17A plan view showing a portion of a rear side of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Fig.18 A diagram taken along line 18-18 according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.17 A cross-sectional view of an electronic device.

[0117] Reference Fig.17 and Fig.18 , electronic device 201 - 2 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and / or Figure 2a to Figure 2c The electronic device 201 may include a housing 210 and a plurality of cameras 400 - 1 , 400 - 2 , and 400 - 3 (eg, Figure 2a to Figure 2c The second camera module 280b, Figure 3 The camera module 380 and / or Figures 4 to 12 The plurality of cameras 400-1, 400-2, and 400-3 may include a lens housing (eg, lens housing 412) having a shoulder (eg, shoulder 412C) having a reduced height (eg, Fig.13 The first distance D1 between the first camera 400-1 and the second camera 400-2 and / or the second distance D2 between the second camera 400-2 and the third camera 400-3 may be reduced. The thickness (eg, the dimension in the + / -Z direction) of the housing 210 may be reduced.

[0118] An aspect of the present disclosure may provide a camera applicable to various types of electronic devices.

[0119] In an embodiment, the camera 180, the camera 280a and the camera 280b, the camera 380 and the camera 400 may include a plurality of lenses 411 arranged in the OA direction. The camera 180, the camera 280a and the camera 280b, the camera 380 and the camera 400 may include a lens housing 412 configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses 411. The camera 180, the camera 280a and the camera 280b, the camera 380 and the camera 400 may include an image sensor 430, which includes an imaging area 431. The imaging area 431 may include a first periphery 431A having a first length and a second periphery 431B having a second length greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses 411 may include an effective area A11 and an effective area A21 through which light passes, and an ineffective area A12 and an ineffective area A22 through which light does not pass, respectively. Among the plurality of lenses 411, the first lens 413 may include a first protrusion 413B protruding in the OA direction. The first protrusion 413B may form at least a portion of the ineffective area A12. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to face the ineffective area A22 of the second lens 414 adjacent to the first lens 413 in the OA direction among the plurality of lenses 411 .

[0120] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may be disposed in a direction parallel to the first edge direction of the imaging region 431 .

[0121] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may not be disposed in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area 431 .

[0122] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first surface F11 facing the ineffective area A22 of the second lens 414, a second surface F12 opposite to the first surface F11, and side surfaces F13, F14, and F15 between the first surface F11 and the second surface F12. At least a portion of the side surfaces F13, F14, and F15 may include inclined surfaces F14 and F15.

[0123] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially along the circumference of the active area A11.

[0124] In embodiments, the camera 180 , the cameras 280 a and 280 b , the camera 380 , and the camera 400 may include a first mask 415 disposed between the first protrusion 413B and the inactive area A22 of the second lens 414 .

[0125] In an embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a light absorbing layer 417 disposed on a surface F11 facing the inactive area A22 of the second lens 414 .

[0126] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first flange 413A forming at least a portion of the inactive area A12 of the first lens 413 .

[0127] In an embodiment, the camera 180 , the cameras 280 a and 280 b , the camera 380 , and the camera 400 may include a second mask 416 disposed on the first flange 413A.

[0128] In an embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second flange 414A that forms at least a portion of the inactive area A22 of the second lens 414 .

[0129] In an embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a second protrusion 413C protruding in the OA direction. The second protrusion 413C may form at least a portion of the inactive area A12. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to face the inactive area A22 of the second lens 414.

[0130] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed opposite to the first protrusion 413B in a direction parallel to the first edge direction of the imaging area 431 .

[0131] In an embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may not be disposed in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area 431 .

[0132] In an embodiment, the size of the imaging area 431 may be substantially equal to or smaller than the size of the active area A11 of the first lens 413 .

[0133] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A surrounding the first lens 413 and having a first outer diameter. The lens housing 412 may include a second body portion 412B surrounding the second lens 414 and having a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. The lens housing 412 may include a shoulder 412C between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B. The distance between the image sensor 430 and the shoulder 412C may be substantially equal to or smaller than the distance between the image sensor 430 and the second lens 414.

[0134] In an embodiment, a size of an active area A11 of the first lens 413 may be substantially equal to or greater than a size of an active area A21 of the second lens 414 .

[0135] In an embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 201, and the electronic device 201-1 may include a housing 210, the housing 210 including a first surface 210a and a second surface 210b opposite to the first surface 210a. The electronic device 101, the electronic device 201, and the electronic device 201-1 may include a display 261 disposed on the first surface 210a. The electronic device 101, the electronic device 201, and the electronic device 201-1 may include cameras 280a and 400 disposed on the first surface 210a.

[0136] In an embodiment, the lens housing 412 may be disposed so as not to contact the display 261 .

[0137] In an embodiment, the display 261 may be at least partially disposed above the lens housing 412 .

[0138] In an embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 201 and the electronic device 201-2 may include a housing 210 including a first surface 210a and a second surface 210b opposite to the first surface 210a. The electronic device 101, the electronic device 201 and the electronic device 201-2 may include a plurality of cameras 280b and 400 disposed on the second surface 210b.

[0139] According to an embodiment, a camera applicable to an electronic device regardless of the type of display may be provided. According to an embodiment, a camera applicable to an electronic device regardless of the design of the electronic device may be provided.

[0140] According to the embodiment, a camera with reduced weight can be provided. According to the embodiment, a driving force of the camera can be improved.

[0141] Effects of the electronic device according to the embodiment are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other unmentioned effects may be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the description of the specification.

[0142] The embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Various modifications may be made to the detailed description of the present disclosure (including the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents). Any embodiment described herein may be used in combination with any other embodiment described herein.

Claims

1. A camera (180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400), including: A plurality of lenses (411) are arranged along the optical axis; A lens housing (412) configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses (411); and An image sensor (430) comprising an imaging area (431), the imaging area (431) comprising a first perimeter (431A) having a first length and a second perimeter (431B) having a second length greater than the first length, The plurality of lenses (411) respectively include effective areas (A11, A21) through which light passes and ineffective areas (A12, A22) through which light does not pass, and Among the plurality of lenses (411), the first lens (413) includes a first protrusion (413B) protruding in the optical axis direction, and The first protrusion (413B) is configured to form at least a portion of the ineffective area (A12), and The first protrusion (413B) is configured to face an ineffective area (A22) of a second lens (414) adjacent to the first lens (413) in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses (411).

2. The camera of claim 1, wherein: The first protrusion (413B) is arranged in a direction parallel to a first edge direction of the imaging area (431), and / or The first protrusion (413B) is not arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area (431).

3. A camera as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: The first protrusion (413B) comprises: A first surface (F11) facing an ineffective area (A22) of the second lens (414); a second surface (F12) opposite to the first surface (F11); and Side surfaces (F13, F14, F15) between the first surface (F11) and the second surface (F12), At least a portion of the side surface (F13, F14, F15) includes an inclined surface (F14, F15), and Preferably, the first protrusion (413B) extends at least partially along the circumference of the active area (A11).

4. The camera of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A first mask (415) is disposed between the first protrusion (413B) and an ineffective area (A22) of the second lens (414).

5. The camera of any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: The light absorbing layer (417) is disposed on a surface (F11) facing the ineffective area (A22) of the second lens (414).

6. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The first lens (413) further comprises a first flange (413A) forming at least a portion of an ineffective area (A12) of the first lens (413), and Preferably, the camera further comprises a second mask (416) disposed on the first flange (413A), and Preferably, the second lens (414) further comprises a second flange (414A) forming at least a portion of the ineffective area (A22) of the second lens (414).

7. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The first lens (413) further includes a second protrusion 413C protruding in the direction of the optical axis, and The second protrusion (413C) forms at least a portion of the ineffective area (A12), and The second protrusion (413C) is configured to face the ineffective area (A22) of the second lens (414).

8. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The second protrusion (413C) is arranged to be opposite to the first protrusion (413B) in a direction parallel to the first edge direction of the imaging area (431), and / or The second protrusion (413C) is not arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area (431).

9. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The size of the imaging area (431) is substantially equal to or smaller than the size of the effective area (A11) of the first lens (413).

10. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The lens housing (412) comprises: A first main body portion (412A) surrounding the first lens (413) and having a first outer diameter; A second body portion (412B) surrounding the second lens (414) and having a second outer diameter smaller than the first outer diameter; and a shoulder (412C) between the first body portion (412A) and the second body portion (412B), and The distance between the image sensor (430) and the shoulder (412C) is substantially equal to or less than the distance between the image sensor (430) and the second lens (414).

11. A camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The size of the effective area (A11) of the first lens (413) is substantially equal to or greater than the size of the effective area (A21) of the second lens (414).

12. An electronic device (101; 201; 201-1), comprising: A housing (210) comprising a first surface (210a) and a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a); a display (261), disposed on the first surface (210a); and A camera (280a; 400) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, arranged on the first surface (210a).

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein: The lens housing (412) is arranged not to contact the display (261).

14. The electronic device according to claim 12 or claim 13, wherein: The display (261) is at least partially disposed above the lens housing (412).

15. An electronic device (101; 201; 201-2), including: A housing (210) comprising a first surface (210a) and a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a); as well as A plurality of cameras (280b, 400) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 are arranged on the second surface (210b).

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