Camera integration for portable electronic devices

Abstract

The invention relates to camera integration for portable electronic devices. A portable electronic device includes: a base portion including an input member; and a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion comprising: a housing defining an aperture and an interior volume, the housing comprising a rear cover positioned opposite the aperture, the rear cover comprising: a first region, the first region defines a first outer surface of the display portion; and a second region protruding from the first outer surface; a display assembly positioned at the aperture, the display assembly defining an active area; and an optical component positioned in a portion of the interior volume defined by the second region, the optical component including a camera module positioned adjacent to the active region.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese invention patent application with an application date of April 26, 2022, national application number 202210447420.9, and invention name “Camera Integration for Portable Electronic Devices”.

[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0003] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 261,333, filed on September 17, 2021, and entitled “CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 180,202, filed on April 27, 2021, and entitled “CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. Technical Field

[0004] The described embodiments generally relate to components for electronic devices. More specifically, the embodiments relate to components and structures for electronic devices including cameras and displays. Background Art

[0005] Components of electronic devices (e.g., housings and associated components of electronic devices) may include structures having features tuned for the specific purpose for which they are employed. Components may be configured to provide physical support or protection to other components of the electronic device, to provide heat transfer, to provide airflow through or around the electronic device, or to achieve any number of additional purposes. Components of electronic devices may be designed to provide a unique and pleasing look and feel to the user. Additionally, components may be designed to optimize one or more dimensions of the device, such as the amount of active area of ​​the device.

[0006] Recent developments in electronic devices have achieved high levels of performance. However, existing components, structures, desired geometries, and assembly methods of electronic devices may limit the performance levels of such devices. For example, conventional housings may limit the amount or relative percentage of active area of ​​a display, or the available volume used by optical components. Similarly, conventional device assembly methods may include features or components that inhibit device performance, even when non-traditional housing structures are used. In addition, conventional structures and methods for assembling electronic devices may undesirably limit one or more dimensions of the device relative to the individual dimensions of each component. In this regard, further adjustments to the components used for electronic devices may provide additional or enhanced functionality, desired dimensions, and pleasing aesthetic features. Summary of the invention

[0007] According to some aspects of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a portable electronic device, which may include a housing having a wall, the wall at least partially defining an outer surface, and the housing defining an orifice disposed opposite the wall. A display assembly may be positioned at the orifice. A first camera module may be disposed within an internal volume defined by the housing. A second camera module may be positioned within the internal volume. A processor may be disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a second set of image data from the second camera module. The processor may be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data.

[0008] In some examples, the portable electronic device may further include an optical component. The first camera module and the second camera module may be arranged juxtaposed within the optical component. The display assembly may define a recess, and the optical component may be at least partially disposed at the recess. In some examples, the first camera module and the second camera module may each be disposed between the wall and an active area of ​​the display assembly. The first camera module may be configured to operate at a frame rate different from a frame rate of the second camera module. In some examples, the overall thickness of the first camera module may be different from the overall thickness of the second camera module. The overall thickness of the first camera module may be about 3 mm or less. The overall thickness of the second camera module may be about 3 mm or less. The first set of image data and the second set of image data may be combined using machine learning techniques.

[0009] According to some aspects, the present disclosure provides a portable electronic device that may include: a base portion, the base portion including an input component; a display portion, the display portion being rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion housing defining an aperture. The display portion housing may include a protrusion positioned at a peripheral area of ​​the aperture, the protrusion at least partially surrounding a display portion volume. A display assembly may be positioned at the aperture, a camera module may be positioned in an internal volume defined by the protrusion adjacent to the display portion volume, and a component may be positioned in the display portion volume.

[0010] In some examples, the component includes a radiating element of an antenna. The component may include an audio component. The component may include a structural lattice. The protrusion may extend around the entire peripheral area of ​​the aperture. The camera module may receive light that passes through the active area of ​​the display assembly. For example, the display assembly may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel, a low-power micro light emitting diode (LED) array, a combination thereof, or any other display technology. The camera module may be a first camera module, and the display portion may further include a second camera module arranged in the internal volume in juxtaposition with the first camera module. The first camera module and the second camera module may be disposed within an optical component that is at least partially positioned at a recess defined by the display assembly.

[0011] According to some aspects, the present disclosure provides a portable electronic device that may include: a base portion, the base portion including an input component; and a display portion, the display portion being rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion housing that defines an orifice and an internal volume. The display portion housing may include a wall positioned relative to the orifice, the wall defining a flat surface and a protrusion. The display assembly may be positioned at the orifice, and a sensor assembly may be disposed in a portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion and the display assembly. The sensor assembly may include: a camera module positioned to receive light passing through the display assembly; and a sensor module positioned to detect one or more characteristics of the surrounding environment relative to the effective surface of the display assembly.

[0012] In some examples, the camera module is positioned to receive light passing through the active area of ​​the display assembly. The sensor assembly may be positioned adjacent to a central area of ​​the active area of ​​the display assembly. The camera module may be a first camera module, and the sensor module may include a second camera module. The sensor module may include a lidar module. In some examples, the portable electronic device may further include a processor disposed within the housing. The processor may be electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a second set of image data from the second camera module. The processor may be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The present disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like structural elements, and wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0015] Figure 2A A side view of an electronic device is shown.

[0016] Figure 2B A side view of an electronic device is shown.

[0017] Figure 2C A side view of an electronic device is shown.

[0018] Figure 3A A perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0019] Figure 3B A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0020] Figure 3C A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0021] Figure 4A A front view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0022] Figure 4B A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0024] Figure 6 A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0025] Figure 7 A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0026] Fig. 8A A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0027] Figure 8B A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0028] Figure 8C A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0029] Fig.8D A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0030] Fig. 9A A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0031] Fig. 9B A front perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0032] Fig. 10A A rear perspective view of the electronic device is shown.

[0033] Fig. 10B A perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0034] Fig.11A A perspective view of an electronic device is shown.

[0035] Fig. 11B A close-up view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0036] Fig. 11C A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0037] Fig. 12A A front view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0038] Fig. 12B A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0039] Fig.13A A front view of a portion of an electronic device is shown.

[0040] Fig. 13B A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Reference will now be made in detail to the representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the embodiments to a preferred embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalent forms that may be included in the essence and scope of the embodiments defined by the appended claims.

[0042] The architecture and components of electronic devices described herein, including a display portion, can allow for configuration of the electronic device in a manner that maximizes the active area of ​​a display or display unit in the display portion while still providing visual access to one or more components of the device that may need to be positioned at the user-facing display portion in order to achieve a desired level of functionality. In conventional electronic device configurations, such as a laptop computer utilizing a conventional design that includes a user-facing camera, the display portion may include a relatively large area or bezel above the active area of ​​the display unit that may extend across the entire width of the display portion to accommodate the camera. Additionally, conventional laptop display portion designs may include a relatively large bezel around most or all of the periphery of the display unit to conceal components for mounting the display unit to the display portion housing, for example, components that may fix the position of the display unit in one or more directions relative to the display housing.

[0043] In contrast, the components, features, and configurations described herein may allow the display portion design to maximize the user-facing active area of ​​the display while minimizing or even eliminating the borders of the adjacent display unit, and maintaining the same or even improved display performance levels. For example, the display portion described herein may have a relatively small border area around at least two edges or sides of the display unit or even no border area. In some examples, the electronic device may include one or more user-facing components, such as cameras and ambient light sensors, which may be positioned at the edge of the display, but may not require a border or invalid area extending across the entire dimension of the display. In other words, the user-facing components may be placed behind or below the screen so that each user-facing component can receive light passing through the active area of ​​the display. In some examples, the user-facing components may be movable and / or removable relative to the display.

[0044] In the description herein, the terms "first portion," "display portion," and "upper portion" may refer to a cover portion of a computing device. Generally, the cover portion of a computing device is configured to be in a substantially vertical position for a user to view a display housed in the cover portion while operating the device. However, in some examples, the cover portion may assume any desired position relative to the base portion. In the description below, the terms "second portion," "main housing," "base portion," and "lower portion" may refer to a base of a computing device that is movably attachable to the cover portion and typically includes connections to input components for user interaction with the computing device.

[0045] Reference below Figures 1 to 13B To discuss these embodiments and other embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. In addition, as used herein, a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature comprising at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood to refer to a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature comprising one of each listed option (e.g., only one first option, only one second option, only one third option), a plurality of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options), two options at the same time (e.g., one first option and one second option), or a combination thereof (e.g., two first options and one second option).

[0046] Figure 1A front perspective view of an electronic device 100 is shown. The electronic device 100 may be a laptop or notebook computer, but this is merely a representative example of a device according to the present disclosure. For example, the electronic device 100 may correspond to, for example, a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant ("PDA"), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control device, and other similar electronic devices. The electronic device 100 may be referred to as an electronic device or a consumer device. The electronic device 100 may include a housing having a base portion 104, which may be movably, pivotally or rotatably connected or attached to the display portion 102, for example, by a hinge assembly 103. The display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may be referred to as different sections or parts of a single housing of the electronic device 100. The display portion 102 may be pivoted or otherwise moved to an open position from a closed position relative to the base portion 104, and returned again by means of the hinge assembly 103. Although shown as being pivotally attached to base portion 104, in some examples, display portion 102 can move in any desired manner relative to base portion 104. For example, display portion 102 can slide laterally relative to base portion 104. In some examples, display portion 102 can move in any combination of directions relative to base portion 104. For example, display portion 102 can rotate relative to base portion 104, and / or can slide laterally relative to base portion 104.

[0047] In the closed position, the display portion 102 may be positioned substantially on top of or above at least a portion of the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, the display portion 102 may directly contact the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, when in the closed position, the display portion 102 may be substantially parallel to the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In the open position, the display portion 102 may be positioned at an angle relative to the top surface 114 of the base portion, for example, substantially perpendicular to the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, in the open position, the display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may form a substantially obtuse angle. In some examples, when an angle of less than 90 degrees is formed between the display portion 102 and the base portion 104, the electronic device 100 may still be considered to be in the open position.

[0048] In some examples, the base portion 104 may include, for example, various user input devices, such as a keyboard 118 and a trackpad 120, that may receive touch or other finger gesture input from a user. In some examples, one or more of the input components 118, 120 may at least partially define the top surface 114 and may be at least partially positioned in one or more apertures defined by the base portion 104. The base portion 104 and the display portion 102 may each define an internal volume, chamber, or cavity that accommodates the internal components of the electronic device 100. The display portion 102 may also define an aperture or opening and may include a display 108 disposed therein. In some examples, the display portion 102 may include a rear housing, rear wall, or rear cover 107 that may be disposed opposite the aperture and / or the display 108. Thus, the display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may serve as a housing for the internal components.

[0049] Display 108 may be any form of display, component, or device for displaying visual content to a user. For example, display 108 may be a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display, a micro LED display, and the like. In some examples, display 108 may be any form of display known in the prior art or that may be developed in the future. In some examples, display 108 may be a touch screen display, or may have a touch detection function. However, in some examples, the electronic device may be able to detect the user's touch and / or the position of the user's limbs through components other than display 108. In some examples, display portion 102 may also include one or more user-facing components, such as an optical component or visualization component 112, which may be disposed in a recess defined by one or more components of display 108. In some examples, optical component 112 may include camera module 113. In some examples, camera module 113 may be used as a user-facing camera. However, as described herein, in some examples, optical component 112 may include multiple camera modules, or the same camera module 113 may be used as a user-facing and / or non-user-facing camera module 113. The following references FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C Further details of the electronic device 100 are provided.

[0050] Figure 2AA side view of an electronic device 200 is shown. The electronic device may be substantially similar to any electronic device described herein (such as electronic device 100) and may include some or all of the features of any electronic device. In some examples, a display portion 202 may include: a display housing 205, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 208, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 205. The device 200 may also include a base portion 204, and the base portion 204 and the display portion 202 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member 203. In some examples, the connecting member 203 may include a hinge, but substantially any form of one or more connecting members 203 may be used.

[0051] In some examples, and as with respect to Figure 1 As described, the electronic device 200 may include an optical component or sensor assembly 212. The optical component or sensor assembly 212 may include any of the features, components, or subcomponents of any other optical component and / or sensor assembly described herein. Figure 2A As shown, the display portion 202 may include a display portion housing 205, which may define an aperture in which the display assembly 208 is positioned. The display portion housing 205 may further include a wall 207 that may be disposed opposite the aperture and the display assembly 208. In some examples, the display portion housing 205 may further include a protrusion 214 or an optical component housing. The protrusion 214 may extend away from the flat surface of the wall 207 and may be adjacent to or close to the periphery of the display assembly 208. In some examples, the protrusion 214 may extend out of the plane defined by the display assembly 208. In some examples, the protrusion 214 may at least partially define the internal volume of the display assembly. However, in some examples, the protrusion may define a protrusion volume that may be isolated or separated from the internal volume defined by the display portion housing 205. In either case, in some examples, the optical component 212 may be at least partially positioned within a portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion 214 or the protrusion volume.

[0052] In this way, components, portions, or subcomponents of the optical component 212 can be positioned in a desired position relative to the display assembly 208, such as close to or adjacent to its active surface, while allowing the remainder of the display portion housing 205 to have a relatively small or thin cross-sectional area. In addition, in some examples, the base portion 204 can define a recess, cutout, notch, or other feature that can be shaped to correspond to the shape of the protrusion 214 to allow the display portion 202 to be positioned flush with the base portion 204 when the electronic device 200 is in a closed position.

[0053] Figure 2B A side view of an electronic device 300 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including the electronic device 200) and may include some or all of the features of the electronic device. The electronic device 300 may include a display portion 302, which includes: a display housing 305, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 308, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 305. The device 300 may also include a base portion 304, and the base portion 304 and the display portion 302 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other by a connecting member 303. The display portion housing 305 may include a substantially flat rear wall 307 that may be positioned opposite the display assembly 308. In some examples, the display portion housing 305 may further include a protrusion 314 that may extend from a plane defined by the wall 307 of the display portion housing 305.

[0054] exist Figure 2B In the example shown, the protrusion 314 can extend from a plane defined by the wall 307 in a direction away from the display assembly 308 and / or from an aperture defined by the display portion housing 305 that houses the display assembly 308. As with the electronic device 200, the optical component 312 can be housed in a portion of the protrusion volume and / or the internal volume defined by the protrusion 314. This configuration can allow the display portion 302 (including the display assembly 308) to be positioned flush or substantially flush or level with the base portion 304 when in the closed configuration, while still providing sufficient internal volume to house the optical component 312.

[0055] Figure 2C A side view of an electronic device 400 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including electronic device 400) and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices. Electronic device 400 may include a display portion 402, which may include: a display housing 405, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 408, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to display housing 405. Device 400 may also include a base portion 404, and base portion 404 and display portion 402 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connection member 403. Display portion housing 405 may include a wall 407 that may be positioned opposite to display assembly 408.

[0056] As compared to Figure 2AAs described, the display portion housing 405 may include a first protrusion 414 that may extend away from the flat surface of the wall 407 and may be adjacent to or close to the periphery of the display assembly 408. In some examples, the protrusion 414 may extend out of a plane defined by the display assembly 408. Additionally, in some examples, the display portion housing 405 may further include a second protrusion 424 that may extend from the plane defined by the wall 407 in a direction away from the display assembly 408 and / or from an aperture defined by the display portion housing 405 that accommodates the display assembly 408.

[0057] In some examples, portions of the interior volume and / or protrusion volume defined by the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 may be in communication with each other and / or with portions of the interior volume defined by the rest of the display portion housing 405. However, in some other examples, either or both of the protrusion volumes defined by the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 may not be in communication with each other or with the interior volume defined by the display portion housing 405. As with other electronic devices described herein, the optical component 412 may be positioned in an interior volume or protrusion volume at least partially defined by the first protrusion 414 and / or the second protrusion 424. Additionally, while the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 are shown as being aligned with each other and disposed opposite to each other on the display portion housing 405, it should be noted that either of the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 may be positioned at any location on the display portion housing 405 and need not be aligned with each other. Thus, in some examples where the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 are located at different laterally locations on the display portion housing 405, some portions or sub-components of the optical component or sensor assembly 412 can be positioned in the volume defined by the first protrusion 414, and some other portions or sub-components of the optical component 412 can be positioned in the volume defined by the second protrusion 424.

[0058] Figure 3A A perspective view of an electronic device 500 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including Figure 2A and 2CThe electronic device 500 may include a display portion 502, which may include: a display housing 505, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 508, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 505. The device 500 may also include a base portion 504, and the base portion 504 and the display portion 502 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member 503. The display portion housing 505 may include: a wall 507, which may be positioned opposite to the display assembly 508; and a protrusion 514, which may accommodate an optical component 512 at least partially positioned therein.

[0059] As shown, the optical component 512 may include at least one camera 513 and may be positioned substantially adjacent to the active area of ​​the display assembly 508. In this example, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may have a depression, notch, or indented area at the location of the protrusion 514. In this way, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may at least partially surround the protrusion 514 and / or the optical component 512. For example, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may surround two or more sides of the protrusion 514 and / or the optical component 512. In addition, the camera 513 of the optical component may be a user-facing camera and may face in approximately the same direction as the active area of ​​the display assembly 508. Thus, the camera 513 may be used as a user-facing camera during, for example, a video call.

[0060] Figure 3B A perspective view of an electronic device 600 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including Figure 3A The electronic device 600 may include a display portion 602, which may include: a display housing 605, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 608, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 605. The device 600 may also include a base portion 604, and the base portion 604 and the display portion 602 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 605 may include a wall 607 that may be positioned relative to the display assembly 608.

[0061] In some examples, the device 600 may include an optical component 612, which may be substantially similar to the reference Figure 3A The optical component 512 described above can be positioned in a volume defined by a protrusion (not shown) of the display housing 605. Figure 3A In addition to a user-facing camera similar to the user-facing camera 513 described above, the optical component 612 can also include a second camera 623. In some examples, the second camera 623 can be positioned or oriented to face a different direction than another camera of the optical component 612. For example, the first camera of the optical component 612 can be facing the user, and the second camera 623 can face the opposite direction. In this way, the second camera 623 can be used to provide image data related to the environment behind the display assembly 608.

[0062] Figure 3C A rear perspective view of an electronic device 700 is shown, which can be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including Figure 3A Electronic device 700 may include a display portion 702, which may include: a display housing 705, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 708, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 705. Device 700 may also include a base portion 704, and the base portion 704 and the display portion 702 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting component. The display portion housing 705 may include: a wall 707, which may be positioned relative to the display assembly 708; and a protrusion 724, which may accommodate an optical component 712 at least partially positioned therein, for example as described in reference. Figure 2B and Figure 2C as described.

[0063] In some examples, device 700 may include an optical component 712, which may be substantially similar to the reference Figure 3A The optical component 512 described above can be positioned in a volume defined by the protrusion 724 of the display housing 705. Figure 3A In addition to a user-facing camera similar to the user-facing camera 513 described above, the optical component 712 can also include a second camera 723. In some examples, the second camera 723 can be positioned to face a different direction than another camera of the optical component 712. For example, the first camera of the optical component 712 can be facing the user, and the second camera 723 can face the opposite direction. In this way, the second camera 723 can be used to provide image data related to the environment behind the display assembly 708.

[0064] Although described herein as including a second camera 723, it should be understood that the optical component 712 may include any number and / or type of sensors in addition to or in place of any camera described herein. Thus, the second camera 723 may include a sensor module, such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a light detection and ranging (lidar) module, one or more facial recognition sensors, one or more object recognition sensors, or one or more other sensors as desired. Similarly, the first user-facing camera of any optical component described herein (including optical components 512 and 612) may include any number or type of sensors, such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a lidar module.

[0065] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but may also be applied to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below with reference to FIG. 4.

[0066] Figure 4A A front view of a display portion 802 of an electronic device is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 802 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include at least a display portion housing 805 that defines an internal volume and an orifice in which a display assembly 808 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion may include a transparent cover layer 809 that may cover the display assembly 808 (including its active area). In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may be considered to be a part of the display assembly 808 and / or the display housing 805. The transparent cover layer 809 may substantially block, block, or seal the orifice defined by the display portion housing 805. In some examples, the top surface or outer surface of the transparent cover layer 809 may be flush or equal to the outer surface defined by the display portion housing 805.

[0067] In some examples, the display portion 802 may include a protrusion 814, which may be substantially similar to the reference Figures 1 to 3CThe protrusion 814 may be a protrusion 814 of the embodiment of the present invention, and may play the same or similar role as the protrusion. That is, as shown in the illustration, the protrusion 814 may at least partially define a volume that can accommodate the optical component 812.

[0068] Figure 4B Shows Figure 4A 809 . It can be seen that the transparent cover layer 809 may include a protrusion 814 and may at least partially define a volume for accommodating the optical component 812. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may include any transparent material as needed, including polymer materials, glass, ceramics, and / or combinations thereof. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 (including the protrusion 814) may be formed by a single or integrated portion of a transparent material. That is, the transparent cover layer 809 may include a planar portion covering the display assembly 808 and a protrusion 814 covering and / or accommodating the optical component 812. The protrusion 814 may define a portion of the outer surface of the transparent cover layer 809, which may be offset from the planar portion. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may include molten glass and may be cut, ground, machined, or otherwise manufactured by subtractive methods to achieve the described structure. However, in some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may be formed by any process as needed, including any combination of additive and / or subtractive processes.

[0069] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. Figures 5 to 7 Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0070] Figure 5A perspective view of an electronic device 900 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 900 may include a display portion 902, which may include: a display housing 905, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 908, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 905. The device 900 may also include a base portion 904, and the base portion 904 and the display portion 902 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 905 may include a wall 907 that may be positioned relative to the display assembly 908.

[0071] In some examples, the display housing 905 may include a protrusion 924, which may be substantially similar to the protrusions described herein, including with reference to Figure 3C The projection 924 described above can extend from a plane defined by the wall 907 in a direction away from the display assembly 908 and / or from an aperture defined by the display portion housing 905 housing the display assembly 908. The optical component 912 can be housed in a portion of the projection volume and / or the interior volume defined by the projection 924. In some examples, and as described herein, the optical component 912 can include at least one user-facing camera (not shown) that can face in a direction substantially the same as the active area of ​​the display assembly 908. For example, the user-facing camera of the optical component 912 can be used to capture an image of the user while the user is viewing the display assembly 908.

[0072] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown, optical component 912 may include a plurality of additional camera and / or sensor modules. Figure 5 The optical component 912 in the embodiment is shown as including four cameras and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928, but it should be understood that the optical component 912 can include substantially any number and / or type of cameras and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928. The protrusion 924 and / or the optical component 912 can have substantially any shape as desired. In addition, the shape and / or position of the protrusion 924 can be independent of any user-facing portion of the optical component 912 and / or the user-facing protrusion or the protrusion extending from the plane defined by the display assembly 908.

[0073] As described herein, the camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include any type of optical camera, optical sensor, infrared camera, time of flight camera, zoom camera module, lidar module, radar module, or any other sensor as desired. In some examples, one or more of the camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include camera modules with different focal lengths. That is, the camera module 925 may have a first focal length or focal length range, while the camera module 926 may have a different second focal length or focal length range. Thus, in some examples, the optical component 912 may include any number and / or type of sensors 925, 926, 927, 928 capable of detecting one or more characteristics of the surrounding environment relative to the active surface of the display assembly 908.

[0074] In addition, in some examples, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include a transmitter. That is, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include a module that can emit radiation into the surrounding environment. For example, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include a flash or strobe module and / or an infrared transmitter. In some examples, the transmitter module may be used to assist or assist one or more of the sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928. As in the case where the optical component 912 includes a strobe or flash module, the strobe module may be used to selectively illuminate an area of ​​the surrounding environment to allow one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, 928 to more effectively image the surrounding environment.

[0075] Figure 6 A perspective view of an electronic device 1000 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1000 may include a display portion 1002, which may include: a display housing 1005, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1008, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1005. The device 1000 may also include a base portion 1004, and the base portion 1004 and the display portion 1002 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 1005 may include a wall 1007 that may be positioned opposite to the display assembly 1008.

[0076] exist Figure 6In the example shown, the display portion housing 1005 can include a protrusion 1014 that can have substantially the same or similar dimensions as the camera module 1013 of the optical component 1012. That is, in some examples, the protrusion 1014 can be sized to encompass only a single camera module 1013 of the optical component 1012, while any other modules of the optical component 1012 can be positioned within the internal volume defined by the rest of the display housing 1005. Furthermore, in some examples, the protrusion 1014 can effectively serve as the camera module 1013 or can be a portion of the camera module 1013.

[0077] Figure 7 A perspective view of an electronic device 1100 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1100 may include a display portion 1102, which may include: a display housing 1105, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1108, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1105. The device 1100 may also include a base portion 1104, and the base portion 1104 and the display portion 1102 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 1105 may include a wall 1107 that may be positioned relative to the display assembly 1108.

[0078] In some examples, display portion 1102 can include a user-facing camera (not shown) positioned adjacent to an active area of ​​display assembly 1108. However, in some examples, a camera module of optics 1112 can be positioned behind display assembly 1108 and within a volume defined at least in part by protrusion 1114 of display assembly housing 1105. That is, in some examples, optics 1112 can include a camera module including a user-facing camera module that can receive light and / or other forms of electromagnetic radiation that pass through an active area of ​​display assembly 1108.

[0079] In some examples, display assembly 1108 can include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display assembly, a micro light emitting diode (LED) display assembly, or other display technology that enables light from the surrounding environment to pass through the spaces between individual pixels of the active area of ​​display assembly 1108 to be received by a camera module and / or ambient light sensor of optical component 1112 at least partially housed in protrusion 1114. Thus, in some examples, the protrusion can be positioned opposite substantially any area of ​​the active area of ​​display assembly 1108 and need not be positioned adjacent or near the perimeter of display assembly 1108 and / or display housing 1105. For example, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, protrusion 1114 can be positioned at, adjacent to, or opposite a central region of the active area of ​​display assembly 1108. This configuration can allow a camera and / or another sensor of optics 1112 to be positioned more directly in line with a user's line of sight when the user is viewing an image on display assembly 1108 (such as a video of another user).

[0080] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. FIG. 8A to FIG. 8D Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0081] Fig. 8A A perspective view of an electronic device 1200 is shown, which can be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and can include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1200 can include a display portion 1202, which can include: a display housing 1205, which can at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1208, which can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1205. The device 1200 can also include a base portion 1204, and the base portion 1204 and the display portion 1202 can be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other by a connecting member.

[0082] In some examples, the display portion housing 1205 may include a protrusion 1214 that may be positioned at or near a perimeter or edge region of the display portion 1202. In some examples, the display portion housing 1205 may include an extended protrusion 1214 that may be positioned opposite an edge region or active region of a display assembly 1208 of the display portion 1202. In some examples, and as shown, the protrusion 1214 may extend around the entire perimeter of the display portion 1202 and / or the display assembly 1208. However, in some other examples, the protrusion 1214 may not extend around the entire perimeter, and may extend around portions of two or more sides. In some examples, the protrusion may extend around substantially the entire perimeter, but may also include multiple separate protrusions such that individual segments of the perimeter may not be adjacent to the protrusion 1214.

[0083] Thus, the wall 1207 and the protrusion of the display portion housing 1205 can define a display portion volume 1209, which can be disposed opposite the display assembly 1208 and the aperture that receives the display assembly 1208. Additionally, the protrusion 1214 itself can also define another internal volume received therein, and as in FIG. 8B to FIG. 8D In some examples, wall 1207 of display portion housing 1205 can extend across the entire area of ​​display portion volume 1209. However, in some examples, wall 1207 can extend across only a portion of display portion volume 1209. Furthermore, in some examples, wall 1207 can not be part of display portion housing 1205, and can be or include another component of display portion 1202, such as a surface defined by display assembly 1208.

[0084] FIG. 8B to FIG. 8D Shows Fig. 8A A cross-sectional view of a display portion 1202 of an electronic device 1200 is shown. Figure 8B , the display partial volume 1209 is shown together with the protrusion 1214. It can be seen that the optical component 1212 can be positioned in a volume defined by the protrusion 1214 (also referred to as the protrusion volume), which is separate from the display partial volume 1209. In some examples, the two volumes can be substantially isolated from each other, such as by one or more portions of the protrusion 1214. However, in some examples, the two volumes can be connected to each other at one or more different locations, such as through holes in the protrusion 1214, so as to allow power and / or signals to be provided between the components disposed in each volume. In addition, although for illustrative purposes, in Fig. 8ANot shown, but the display portion volume 1209 can be completely surrounded by the display portion housing 1205, such as with a wall 1210 that can be engaged or connected to the protrusion 1214.

[0085] In some examples, and as Figure 8B As shown, the display portion volume 1209 may not house any components and may remain substantially empty space to reduce the weight of the device 1200. However, in some examples, and as Figure 8C and Fig.8D As shown, one or more components can be disposed in the display portion volume 1209. Thus, these components can be at least partially surrounded by the display portion housing 1205, which includes a wall 1210 and a protrusion 1214. The components 1221, 1222, 1223 at least partially contained in the display portion volume 1209 can be any components as desired. However, in some examples, the size of the display portion volume 1209 can allow the components to utilize additional space to achieve the desired performance level. For example, one or more of the components 1221, 1222, 1223 can include audio components, such as speakers or actuators. In addition, in some examples, the space of the display portion volume 1209 can be used as a back cavity for the speaker components 1221, 1222, 1223. In some examples, one or more of the components 1221, 1222, 1223 can include a radiating element of an antenna. Radiating elements 1221, 1222, 1223 can be shaped or configured as desired to optimize antenna performance by utilizing the space provided by display partial volume 1209. In some examples, display partial volume 1209 itself can be used as an antenna cavity.

[0086] like Fig.8D As shown, in some examples, component 1230 disposed in display portion volume 1209 may be structural component 1230. That is, component 1230 may provide structural support and / or rigidity to display portion 1202, such as wall 1210. In some examples, structural component 1230 may include any type or form of structural material as desired, and may include polymer materials, metal materials, ceramic materials, and / or combinations or composite materials thereof. For example, structural component 1230 may include a structural lattice having a repeating shape. In some examples, structural component 1230 may include a honeycomb lattice. In some examples, structural component 1230 may include a metal lattice that may be filled with a relatively lightweight material, such as a relatively lightweight polymer material.

[0087] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. 9A to 10B Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0088] Fig. 9A A rear perspective view of an electronic device 1300 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. Like those electronic devices, the electronic device 1300 may include a display portion 1302, which may include: a display housing 1305, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1308, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1305. The device 1300 may also include a base portion 1304, and the base portion 1304 and the display portion 1302 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 1305 may include a wall 1307 that may be positioned relative to the display assembly 1308.

[0089] In some examples, device 1300 can further include an optical component 1312 that can be removably attached to one or more locations on display portion 1302 and / or base portion 1304. Optical component 1312 can include an optical component housing 1314 that can define an optical component volume, wherein one or more camera modules or other subcomponents can be at least partially disposed in the optical component volume. In some examples, when optical component 1312 is attached to display portion 1302, optical component housing 1314 can have a similar structure and function in the same manner as any protrusion described herein.

[0090] In some examples, the optical component 1312 may include any or all of the features of other integrated optical components described herein. In addition, the removably attached optical component 1312 may be held against one or more desired positions on the display portion 1302, such as being held on the wall 1307 by one or more retaining members. These retaining members may be housed in an internal volume defined by the display housing 1305, and / or may be present on the outside of the display portion 1302. In some examples, the optical component 1312 may be held against the display portion 1302 magnetically, such as by the interaction of a magnetic member within the optical component 1312 with a corresponding magnetic retaining member of the display portion 1302. In some examples, the retaining member may include a ferrous plate. In some examples, as described below, the ferrous plate may be any size and shape as desired, and the optical component 1312 may be held at any position on the ferrous plate. In some examples, the retaining member may include one or more magnets, including permanent magnets and / or electromagnets. In some examples, the retaining member may include an array of magnets disposed at one or more desired positions.

[0091] Fig. 9B A front perspective view of electronic device 1300 is shown with optical component 1312 removed from its attachment location on wall 1307 of display housing 1305 and removably attached at a desired location at or against display assembly 1308. In some examples, optical component 1312 can be removably attached against display assembly 1308 by the same retaining component that removably attaches optical component 1312 to wall 1307. However, in some examples, a different retaining component can removably attach optical component 1312 to display assembly 1308.

[0092] Additionally, as can be seen, in some examples, the optical component 1312 can include an optical component display assembly 1315. In some examples, when the optical component 1312 is attached to the display assembly 1308, the optical component display assembly 1315 can be positioned so that the optical component display assembly 1315 is parallel to the display assembly 1308 and covers at least a portion of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1308. In some examples, the optical component 1312 can include a camera module, which can be positioned behind the optical component display assembly 1315 to receive light passing therethrough. In this way, when the display assembly 1308 displays an image (such as a first image), the optical component display assembly 1315 can be configured to display a second image corresponding to a portion of the first image covered by the optical component when the optical component 1312 is held against the display assembly 1308. This configuration can allow a user to selectively position the optical component 1312, such as its camera module, to the user in any desired manner without permanently reducing the active area of ​​the display assembly 1308.

[0093] Fig. 10A A rear perspective view of an electronic device 1400 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein (including device 1300), and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1400 may include a display portion 1402, which may include: a display housing 1405, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1408, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1405. The device 1400 may also include a base portion 1404, and the base portion 1404 and the display portion 1402 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting member. The display portion housing 1405 may include a wall 1407 that may be positioned relative to the display assembly 1408.

[0094] Similar to device 1300, device 1400 may include a removably attached optical component 1412, which may include a camera module 1413 and may be the same as or similar to any of the optical components described herein. Fig. 10BAs shown, for example, when a user wishes to use the user-facing camera, the optical component 1412 can be removably attached to the display assembly 1408. In some examples, the retaining component can allow the optical component 1412 to be positioned at any desired location on the display assembly 1408 or at any desired area of ​​the display portion 1402. For example, the display portion 1402 can include a retaining component in the form of an iron plate having a size similar to the active area of ​​the display assembly 1408, and the optical component 1412 can be retained against any portion of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1408.

[0095] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. FIG. 11A to FIG. 11C Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0096] Fig.11A A perspective view of an electronic device 1500 is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1500 may include a display portion 1502, which may include: a display housing 1505, which may at least partially define an internal volume; and a display 1508, which may be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and attached or fixed to the display housing 1505. The device 1500 may also include a base portion 1504, and the base portion 1504 and the display portion 1502 may be rotatably or otherwise movably or removably attached to each other via a connecting component. The display portion 1502 may include an optical component 1512, which may include some or all of the features of any optical component described herein, including removability.

[0097] Fig. 11BA close-up view of a display portion 1502 is shown, which includes an optical component 1512 and a camera module 1513 thereof. It can be seen that in some examples, the optical component 1512 can include a light blocking component 1520 or a shutter that can be used to selectively allow the camera module 1513 to receive light from the surrounding environment. In some examples, as shown, the shutter 1520 can include an aperture, a variable aperture, or an inter-lens shutter 1520, which includes one or more blades 1521 that can be moved to allow more light, less light, or even no light to enter the camera module 1513. Such selective light blocking components 1520 can be used to adjust the exposure of the camera module 1513 and / or provide privacy when the camera module 1513 and / or the optical component 1512 are not in use.

[0098] Fig. 11C An alternative example of a light blocking component of optical component 1512 that can be used to selectively allow light to pass to camera module 1513 is shown. Fig. 11C The configuration on the left is in a light blocking state, when the opaque material 1530 is disposed adjacent to the electrode 1532 in the interior volume defined by the cover 1516. In this light blocking configuration, the opaque material 1530 extends across the entire lens of the camera module 1513, thereby substantially blocking the entry of light. In the light transmitting mode, the charge or polarity of the electrode 1532 can be selectively changed to attract the light blocking material 1530, thereby removing it from obstructing the camera module 1513 and allowing light to pass to the camera module.

[0099] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0100] Fig. 12A and Fig. 12BA view of a display portion 1600 of an electronic device is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 1600 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include at least a display portion housing 1602 that defines an internal volume and an orifice in which a display assembly 1604 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion 1600 may include a transparent cover layer 1606 that may cover the display assembly 1604 (including its active area). In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1606 may be considered to be a part of the display assembly 1604 and / or the display portion housing 1602. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1606 may include any desired transparent material, including polymer materials, glass, ceramics, and / or combinations thereof. The transparent cover layer 1606 may substantially block, block, or seal the orifice defined by the display portion housing 1602. In some examples, the top or outer surface of transparent cover layer 1606 can be flush or level with the outer surface defined by display portion housing 1602 .

[0101] In some examples, display portion 1600 can include an optical component 1608 having one or more camera modules 1610, 1611 disposed therein. Camera modules 1610, 1611 can be substantially similar to any of the camera modules described herein, and can include some or all of their features. In some examples, a cover glass for optical component 1608 can cover one or more camera modules 1610, 1611. The cover glass can be substantially transparent to light and electromagnetic waves. In some examples, optical component 1608 can divide display assembly 1604 and a portion of display portion housing 1602 into two. In other words, display assembly 1604 can define a recess or cutout 1612, and optical component 1608 can be at least partially disposed within or at cutout 1612. In some examples, optical component 1608 can be disposed entirely within display portion housing 1602 or entirely within display assembly 1604. Although Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B The camera modules 1610, 1611 depicted in FIG. 1 are shown as user-facing cameras, but in some examples, the optical component 1608 may additionally or alternatively include one or more camera modules that are non-user-facing camera modules.

[0102] In some examples, the operating parameters, components, or combinations thereof of camera module 1610 may be different from the operating parameters and / or components of camera module 1611. For example, camera module 1610 may be configured to operate at a relatively high frame rate (e.g., greater than 20 frames per second), while camera module 1611 may be configured to operate at a relatively low frame rate (e.g., less than 10 frames per second). After each of camera modules 1610 and 1611 has acquired corresponding image data, the image data may be combined or selectively superimposed to generate a higher quality image than any camera module can produce alone. For example, a computing device may utilize machine learning techniques to combine the corresponding image data to produce a high quality image. One beneficial effect of combining image data from two or more camera modules is that the overall thickness or depth of each camera module may be reduced without reducing the quality of the image available to the device user. For example, the thickness of each camera module 1610 and 1611 may be about 3 mm, between about 3 mm and about 2 mm, or less than about 2 mm. In addition, the reduction in the depth or thickness of the corresponding camera module also enables the thickness of the display portion housing 1602 to be reduced. For example, each of the camera modules 1610 , 1611 may be disposed within the display portion housing 1602 without forming a protrusion (eg, the protrusion 814 ) within the display portion housing 1602 .

[0103] In some examples, the camera modules 1610, 1611 are arranged side by side to simplify the process of combining or superimposing the corresponding image data of each camera module 1610, 1611. By juxtaposing the camera modules 1610, 1611, each lens of each camera module has substantially the same viewing angle of the environment outside the electronic device to minimize errors caused by parallax. For example, the camera module 1610 can be arranged adjacent to or substantially adjacent to the camera module 1611, so that the field of view or viewing angle of the camera module 1610 is substantially similar to the field of view or viewing angle of the camera module 1611.

[0104] In some examples, camera module 1610 can be disposed in a different optical component than camera module 1611, such that the field of view or viewing angle of each camera module 1610, 1611 is different. One beneficial effect of positioning each camera module in a different location is that the first camera module can be disposed in a larger or thicker section of the display portion housing 1602 to accommodate a larger camera module (e.g., more lenses, greater focal length, etc.), while the second camera can be disposed in a relatively smaller or thinner section of the display portion housing 1602. Thus, the second camera module may be smaller or thinner than the first camera module, and image data captured by the first camera module and the second camera module may be combined or superimposed to generate a high-quality image despite the inherent disadvantages of utilizing a thinner or smaller second camera module. In other words, if disposed in separate locations, the first camera module and the second camera module may have different sizes, such that the larger or thicker camera module may at least partially compensate for the inherent disadvantages in the smaller or thinner camera module.

[0105] Any number or type of components in any configuration described herein may be included in an electronic device. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components, may be applied not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but also to any number of embodiments in any combination. Fig.13A and Fig. 13B Various embodiments of electronic devices are described that include components having various features in various arrangements.

[0106] Fig.13A and Fig. 13BA view of a display portion 1700 of an electronic device is shown, which may be substantially similar to the electronic devices described herein and may include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 1700 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include at least a display portion housing 1702 that defines an internal volume and an orifice in which a display assembly 1704 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion 1700 may include a transparent cover layer 1706 that may cover the display assembly 1704 (including its active area). In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1706 may be considered to be a part of the display assembly 1704 and / or the display portion housing 1702. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1706 may include any desired transparent material, including polymer materials, glass, ceramics, and / or combinations thereof. The transparent cover layer 1706 may substantially block, block, or seal the orifice defined by the display portion housing 1702. In some examples, the top or outer surface of transparent cover layer 1706 can be flush or level with the outer surface defined by display portion housing 1702 .

[0107] In some examples, the display portion 1700 may include one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 disposed within the display housing portion 1702 and below the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704. The camera modules 1710, 1711 may be substantially similar to any of the camera modules described herein and may include some or all of their features. In some examples, the display assembly 1704 may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display assembly, a micro light emitting diode (LED) display assembly, or another display technology that enables light from the surrounding environment to pass through the spaces between individual pixels of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704 to be received by one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 and / or an ambient light sensor (not shown) disposed within the display housing portion 1702 and below the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704. This configuration may allow one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 and / or other sensors disposed within the display portion 1700 to be more directly positioned to align with the user's line of sight when the user is viewing an image on the display assembly 1704 (such as a video of another user).

[0108] In some examples, the operating parameters, components, or combinations thereof of camera module 1710 may be different from the operating parameters and / or components of camera module 1711. For example, camera module 1710 may be configured to operate at a relatively high frame rate (e.g., greater than 20 frames per second), while camera module 1711 may be configured to operate at a relatively low frame rate (e.g., less than 10 frames per second). After each of camera modules 1710 and 1711 has acquired corresponding image data, the image data may be combined or selectively superimposed to generate a higher quality image than any camera module can produce alone. For example, a computing device may selectively combine corresponding image data using machine learning techniques to produce a high quality image. One beneficial effect of combining or superimposing image data from two or more camera modules is that the thickness or depth of each camera module may be reduced without reducing the quality of the image available to the device user. For example, the thickness of each camera module 1710 and 1711 may be about 3 mm, between about 3 mm and about 2 mm, or less than about 2 mm. In addition, the reduction in the depth or thickness of the corresponding camera module also enables the thickness of the display portion housing 1702 to be reduced. For example, each of the camera modules 1710 , 1711 may be disposed within the display portion housing 1702 without forming a protrusion (eg, the protrusion 814 ) within the display portion housing 1702 .

[0109] In some examples, camera modules 1710, 1711 are arranged side by side to simplify the process of combining the corresponding image data of each camera module 1710, 1711. By juxtaposing camera modules 1710, 1711, each lens of each camera module has substantially the same viewing angle of the environment outside the electronic device to minimize errors caused by parallax. For example, camera module 1710 can be arranged adjacent to or substantially adjacent to camera module 1711, so that the field of view or viewing angle of camera module 1710 is substantially similar to the field of view or viewing angle of camera module 1711.

[0110] In some examples, the camera module 1710 can be disposed at a different location than the camera module 1711 behind the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704, such that the field of view or viewing angle of each camera module 1710, 1711 is different. In other words, in some examples, the camera modules 1710, 1711 may not be arranged side by side. One beneficial effect of positioning each camera module at a different location is that the first camera module can be disposed in a larger or thicker section of the display portion housing 1702 behind the display assembly 1704 to accommodate a larger camera module (e.g., more lenses, larger focal length, etc.), while the second camera can be disposed in a relatively smaller or thinner section of the display portion housing 1702 behind the display assembly 1704. Thus, the second camera module may be smaller or thinner than the first camera module, and despite the inherent disadvantages of using a thinner or smaller second camera module, the image data captured by the first camera module and the second camera module can still be combined to generate a high-quality image. In other words, if disposed in separate locations, the first camera module and the second camera module can have different sizes such that the larger or thicker camera module can at least partially compensate for the inherent deficiencies in the smaller or thinner camera module. Additionally, for non-juxtaposed cameras, the use of machine learning to combine or selectively overlay the resulting images to generate an improved composite image can be adjusted for the known position of each camera, and the composite image can be adjusted accordingly.

[0111] Although the present disclosure generally describes components and features of a display portion of an electronic device, the components and features described herein may be used in any combination or order and with any desired component or electronic device. In addition, the components and features may take on any geometric shape, pattern, size, or combination of shapes, patterns, and sizes. In addition, the features described herein may be positioned on or extend from any one or more surfaces of any desired housing and / or component.

[0112] Any features or aspects of the computing devices discussed herein may be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device may include a base and one or more displays and / or keyboards attached thereto. The one or more displays and / or keyboards can be rotated relative to the base and removably attached to one or more retaining portions. In addition, components of the computing devices described herein, including components that may be fully or partially removable, may be completely contained within an internal volume. For example, an internal volume defined by a base.

[0113] Any features or aspects of the computing devices discussed herein may be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device may include a coupling mechanism and one or more displays and / or keyboards attached thereto. The one or more displays and / or keyboards may be rotatable relative to the coupling structure and removably attached to one or more retaining portions. In addition, components of the computing devices described herein, including components that may be fully or partially removable, may be completely contained within an internal volume. For example, an internal volume defined by a middle portion of a coupling mechanism.

[0114] To the extent applicable to the present technology, the collection and use of data obtained from various sources can be used to improve the delivery of inspirational content or any other content that may be of interest to users. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, the collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, phone numbers, email addresses, ID, home address, data or records related to the user's health or fitness level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0115] The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the present technology can be used to benefit users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that users are more interested in. Therefore, the use of such personal information data enables users to have planned control over the content delivered. In addition, the present disclosure also anticipates other uses of personal information data that benefit users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into the user's overall health status, or can be used as positive feedback for individuals who use technology to pursue health goals.

[0116] This disclosure envisions that entities responsible for collecting, analyzing, disclosing, transmitting, storing or otherwise using such personal information data will comply with established privacy policies and / or privacy practices. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to privacy policies and practices that are recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or government requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. Such policies should be easily accessible to users and should be updated as the collection and / or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable purposes of the entity and not shared or sold outside of these legitimate uses. In addition, such collection / sharing should be performed after receiving informed consent from the user. In addition, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to defend and secure access to such personal information data and ensure that others who have access to personal information data comply with their privacy policies and processes. In addition, such entities may subject themselves to third-party assessments to demonstrate their compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adjusted to specific types of personal information data collected and / or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards including specific considerations of jurisdiction. For example, in the United States, the collection or access of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), while health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy practices should be maintained in each country for different types of personal data.

[0117] Regardless of the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates an example in which a user selectively blocks the use or access of personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware elements and / or software elements may be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with respect to an advertising delivery service, the technology of the present invention may be configured to allow a user to choose to "opt in" or "opt out" at any time during or after registration for the service to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, a user may choose not to provide emotion-related data for a target content delivery service. In another example, a user may choose to limit the length of time that emotion-related data is retained, or to completely prohibit the development of basic emotional conditions. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notifications related to access or use of personal information. For example, a user may be notified that their personal information data will be accessed when downloading an application, and then reminded again just before the personal information data is accessed by the application.

[0118] In addition, it is an object of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and processed to minimize the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risks can be minimized by limiting data collection and deleting data once it is no longer needed. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect the privacy of users. De-identification can be facilitated by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than at the address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data between users), and / or other methods when appropriate.

[0119] Thus, while the present disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed examples, the present disclosure also contemplates that various examples may also be implemented without access to such personal information data. That is, various examples of the present technology will not fail to function properly due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content may be selected and delivered to a user by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or an absolute minimum amount of personal information, such as content requested by a device associated with the user, other non-personal information available to a content delivery service, or publicly available information.

[0120] For the purpose of illustration, the foregoing description uses specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the examples. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the examples can be practiced without specific details. Therefore, for the purpose of illustration and description, the foregoing description of the specific examples described herein is presented. These descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit these examples to the precise form disclosed. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that, in view of the above teachings, many modifications and variations are feasible.

Claims

1. A portable electronic device, comprising: a base portion, the base portion including an input component; as well as a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion comprising: A housing defining an aperture and an interior volume, the housing including a rear cover positioned opposite the aperture, the rear cover comprising: a first area defining a first outer surface of the display portion; and a second region protruding from the first outer surface; a display assembly positioned at the aperture, the display assembly defining an active area; and An optical component is positioned in a portion of the interior volume defined by the second area, the optical component comprising a camera module positioned adjacent to the active area. 2 . The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the optical component further comprises a sensor module positioned to detect characteristics of a surrounding environment relative to the active area. 3 . The portable electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor module is positioned at the second area of ​​the rear cover.

4. The portable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The camera module includes a first camera module; and The sensor module includes a second camera module.

5. The portable electronic device according to claim 4, further comprising: A processor, the processor is disposed in the housing, the processor is electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, and the processor is configured to: receiving a first set of image data from the first camera module; receiving a second set of image data from the second camera module; as well as The first set of image data and the second set of image data are combined to generate a third set of image data.

6. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the camera module is positioned to receive light that passes through the active area.

7. A portable electronic device comprising: a base portion, the base portion including an input component; as well as a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion comprising: a housing defining an interior volume and including a peripheral region defining a recess; a display assembly mounted to the housing, the display assembly defining an active area and a recess extending into the active area; a camera module positioned in the interior volume behind the recess in the peripheral region; and A component is positioned in the recess.

8. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the component comprises at least one of the following: The radiating element of the antenna; audio components; or Structural lattice.

9. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the camera module is a first camera module, and the display portion further comprises a second camera module arranged in the interior volume in juxtaposition with the first camera module.

10. The portable electronic device of claim 9, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are disposed within an optical component, the optical component being at least partially positioned at the recess.

11. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the camera module receives light that passes through the display assembly.

12. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the display assembly comprises an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel or a micro light emitting diode (LED) array.

13. A portable electronic device comprising: a housing including a wall at least partially defining an outer surface, the housing defining an aperture disposed opposite the wall; a display assembly positioned at the aperture; a first camera module positioned within an interior volume defined by the housing; a second camera module positioned within the interior volume; as well as A processor, the processor is disposed in the housing, the processor is electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, and the processor is configured to: receiving a first set of image data from the first camera module; receiving a second set of image data from the second camera module; as well as The first set of image data and the second set of image data are combined to generate a third set of image data.

14. The portable electronic device of claim 13, further comprising an optical component, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are juxtaposed within the optical component.

15. The portable electronic device of claim 14, wherein the display assembly defines a recess, and the optical component is at least partially disposed at the recess.

16. The portable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are each disposed between the wall and an active area of ​​the display assembly.

17. The portable electronic device of claim 13, wherein the first camera module is configured to operate at a frame rate that is different from a frame rate of the second camera module.

18. The portable electronic device of claim 13, wherein an overall thickness of the first camera module is different than an overall thickness of the second camera module.

19. The portable electronic device of claim 18, wherein: The overall thickness of the first camera module is about 3 mm or less; and The overall thickness of the second camera module is approximately 3 mm or less.

20. The portable electronic device of claim 13, wherein the first set of image data and the second set of image data are combined using machine learning techniques.

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