Camera assembly and electronic device

Abstract

A camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a fixed plate fixed to a housing of the camera assembly, a movable substrate disposed above the fixed plate and movable relative to the fixed plate in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens, an image sensor arranged on the movable substrate to sense light output from the lens, a first actuator arranged at a position along a first axis orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate on which the image sensor is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate, a second actuator arranged at a position along the first axis to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in the direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move relative to the fixed plate, and a third actuator arranged at a position along the first axis to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of a second axis perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move relative to the fixed plate. The image sensor is arranged between the first actuator and the second actuator on the first axis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to camera components and electronic devices. Background Technology

[0002] Smartphones and tablets are widely used in our daily lives. Many electronic devices today are equipped with camera components for capturing images. Some are portable, making them easy to carry. Therefore, users of these devices can easily take photos of objects anytime, anywhere using their camera components.

[0003] Traditionally, when digital cameras are mounted on electronic devices such as smartphones, the long side of the image sensor is usually vertical. On the other hand, the image sensor in traditional digital cameras is horizontal. Traditional digital cameras have actuators and position detection functions in the vertical direction, causing a misalignment between the rotation center and the optical axis.

[0004] This configuration is not optimal for electronic devices such as smartphones. Smartphones consist of multiple cameras with optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanisms arranged vertically along the image sensor.

[0005] As mentioned above, traditional camera components and electronics cannot achieve the optimal layout for mounting multiple cameras with OIS mechanisms. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This disclosure aims to solve at least some of the aforementioned technical problems. Therefore, this disclosure provides camera components and electronic devices.

[0007] According to this disclosure, the camera component includes:

[0008] A mounting plate is used to fix the camera assembly's housing.

[0009] A movable substrate is disposed above a fixed plate and is movable relative to the fixed plate in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens;

[0010] An image sensor, arranged on a movable substrate, is configured to sense light output from a lens;

[0011] The first actuator, located along a first axis orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens, is configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in the direction of the first axis, so that the movable substrate on which the image sensor is disposed moves relative to the fixed plate.

[0012] A second actuator, positioned along the first axis, is configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in the direction of the first axis, causing the movable substrate to move relative to the fixed plate; and

[0013] A third actuator, positioned along the first axis, is configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis, so that the movable substrate moves relative to the fixed plate.

[0014] The image sensor is positioned between the first and second actuators on the first axis. Attached Figure Description

[0015] These and / or other aspects and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure will become apparent and more readily understood from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the first side of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a plan view of the second side of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic construction of a camera assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5A It focuses on including Figure 4 A top view of the structure of the image sensor in the camera assembly shown.

[0021] Figure 5B It shows a focus on including Figure 4 The image sensor of the camera assembly shown is illustrated in a cross-sectional view along the first axis, representing an example of its construction.

[0022] Figure 6 It is focused on Figure 5A A top view of the image sensor and the first to third actuators of the camera assembly shown.

[0023] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 6 A top view of an example of the image sensor of a camera assembly rolling around the optical axis.

[0024] Figure 8 It is a top view showing the construction of the image sensor and the first to third actuators of the camera assembly according to the first improved example.

[0025] Figure 9 It is shown Figure 8 A top view of an example of the image sensor of a camera assembly rolling around the optical axis. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail, and examples of embodiments will be illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the specification, identical or similar elements and elements having the same or similar functions are indicated by similar reference numerals. The embodiments described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and intended to illustrate this disclosure, but should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0027] Before explaining the features of the camera assembly and electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a schematic construction of the entire camera assembly and the entire electronic device will be explained for better understanding.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the first side of the electronic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a plan view of the second side of an electronic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The first side may be referred to as the back side of the electronic device 10, and the second side may be referred to as the front side of the electronic device 10.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 10 may include: a display 20, a camera assembly 30 including a pop-up lens unit 60, and a battery cover 11 located on the first side of the electronic device 10.

[0030] As an example, electronic device 10 can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0031] The camera assembly 30 has an imaging sensor that converts light that has passed through a color filter into an electrical signal. The signal value of the electrical signal depends on the amount of light that has passed through the color filter. The electronic device 10 may have one or more camera assemblies.

[0032] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the camera assembly 30 has multi-camera functionality and may include a first camera assembly 30a and a second camera assembly 30b. The first camera assembly 30a and the second camera assembly 30b are positioned along the long side of the electronic device 10 via a spacer (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The image sensors shown are arranged side by side along the long axis (Y-axis, YL direction).

[0033] In addition, the camera assembly 30 is housed within the casing of the electronic device 10.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of the electronic device 10 according to this embodiment. (As shown...) Figure 3As shown, in addition to the display 20 and camera assembly 30, the electronic device 10 may also include a main processor 40, an image signal processor 42, a memory 44, a power supply circuit 46, and a communication circuit 48. The display 20, camera assembly 30, main processor 40, image signal processor 42, memory 44, power supply circuit 46, and communication circuit 48 are interconnected via a bus 50.

[0035] The main processor 40 executes one or more program instructions stored in the memory 44. The main processor 40 implements various applications and data processing of the electronic device 10 by executing program instructions. The main processor 40 can be one or more computer processors. The main processor 40 is not limited to one CPU core, but can have multiple CPU cores. The main processor 40 can be the main CPU of the electronic device 10, an image processing unit (IPU), or a DSP equipped with a camera assembly 30.

[0036] The image signal processor 42 controls the camera assembly 30 and processes various image data captured by the camera assembly 30 to generate target image data. For example, the image signal processor 42 can apply de-mosaic processing, noise reduction processing, automatic exposure processing, automatic focus processing, automatic white balance processing, high dynamic range processing, etc. to the image data captured by the camera assembly 30.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main processor 40 and the image signal processor 42 cooperate to generate target image data of the object captured by the camera assembly 30. That is, the main processor 40 and the image signal processor 42 are used to capture images of the object through the camera assembly 30 and apply various image processing techniques to the captured image data.

[0038] Memory 44 stores program instructions to be executed by the main processor 40, as well as various data. For example, data of captured images is also stored in memory 44.

[0039] Memory 44 may include high-speed RAM and / or non-volatile memory, such as flash memory and disk storage. That is, memory 44 may include non-transitory computer-readable media storing program instructions.

[0040] The power supply circuit 46 may have a battery, such as a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and a battery management unit (BMU) for managing the battery.

[0041] Communication circuit 48 is used to receive and transmit data for communication with base stations of telecommunications network systems, the Internet, or other devices via wireless communication. Wireless communication can employ any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-Advanced, and 5G. Communication circuit 48 may include an antenna and RF (Radio Frequency) circuitry.

[0042] Next, we will refer to Figures 4 to 7 An example is described focusing on the construction of the camera assembly 30 of the electronic device 10 having the above-described structure.

[0043] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic construction of a camera assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5A It focuses on including Figure 4 A top view of the structure of the image sensor in the camera assembly shown. Figure 5B It shows a focus on including Figure 4 The image sensor of the camera assembly shown is illustrated in a cross-sectional view along the first axis, representing an example of its construction.

[0044] like Figure 4 , Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the camera assembly 30 with an optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanism includes a lens barrel 1, a mounting plate 5, an image sensor 6, a sliding mechanism 8, a first actuator 71, a second actuator 72, a third actuator 73, a first position detection element 71b, a second position detection element 72b, and a third position detection element 73b.

[0045] It should be noted that, in Figure 4 The structure for enabling the camera assembly 30 to autofocus has been omitted. Furthermore, in... Figure 5A and Figure 5B The text omits elements including... Figure 4 The structure of the lens barrel 1 of the camera assembly 30 shown.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, the lens barrel 1 is located above the image sensor 6. The lens barrel 1 includes multiple lenses 1a with an optical axis ZL.

[0047] The mounting plate 5 is fixed to the housing of the camera assembly 30 (i.e., the camera assembly 30 is arranged on...). Figure 1(In the housing of the electronic device 10 shown).

[0048] The movable substrate 4 is disposed above the fixed plate 5 and is movable relative to the fixed plate 5 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis ZL of the lens 1a.

[0049] A sliding mechanism 8 is disposed between the fixed plate 5 and the movable substrate 4. The sliding mechanism 8 is used to allow the movable substrate 4 to slide on the fixed plate 5 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis ZL.

[0050] For example, in Figure 4 In the example shown, the sliding mechanism 8 has a configuration that rolls on a ball, such as a bearing. However, alternatively, the sliding mechanism 8 may have a configuration that slides on a convex surface, such as a sphere or a ribbed arch.

[0051] like Figure 4 , Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the image sensor 6 is arranged on the movable substrate 4 for sensing light including the image of the main body 101 output from the lens 1a of the lens barrel 1.

[0052] In particular, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the image sensor 6 is rectangular in shape, having a first side 61 and a second side 62 parallel to the first axis XL, and a third side 63 and a fourth side 64 parallel to the second axis YL. This rectangular shape is located on the upper surface of the movable substrate 4. The first side 61 and the second side 62 of the image sensor 6 are the shorter sides of the rectangle. The third side 63 and the fourth side 64 of the image sensor 6 are the longer sides of the rectangle.

[0053] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the first actuator 71 is positioned along a first axis (X-axis) XL orthogonal to the optical axis ZL of the lens, and is used to apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the direction of the first axis so that the movable substrate 4 on which the image sensor 6 is disposed moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0054] Specifically, the first actuator 71 is arranged adjacent to the third surface 63 of the image sensor 6.

[0055] More specifically, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the first actuator 71 includes a first coil 71a, a first position detection element 71b, and a first magnet 71c. The first coil 71a is arranged on the movable substrate 4. The first magnet 71c is a permanent magnet (e.g., a bipolar magnetized magnet) arranged on the fixed plate 5 facing the first coil 71a. The first coil 71a and the first magnet 71c form a motor (magnetic conversion).

[0056] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the second actuator 72 is arranged along the first axis XL to apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the direction of the first axis, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0057] More specifically, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the second actuator 72 includes a second coil 72a, a second position detection element 72b, and a second magnet 72c. The second coil 72a is arranged on the movable substrate 4. The second magnet 72c is a permanent magnet (e.g., a bipolar magnetized magnet) arranged on the fixed plate 5 facing the second coil 72a. The second coil 72a and the second magnet 72c form a motor (magnetic conversion).

[0058] Therefore, as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the image sensor 6 is arranged between the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 on the first axis XL.

[0059] In this embodiment, as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 are arranged symmetrically around the optical axis ZL (arranged at the same distance from the optical axis ZL).

[0060] As described above, the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 are used to apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the first axis XL direction, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0061] Specifically, the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 are used to apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 so that the movable substrate 4, on which the image sensor 6 is arranged, rolls around the optical axis ZL on the fixed plate.

[0062] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the third actuator 73 is arranged along the first axis XL and is used to apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the direction of the second axis (Y axis) YL, which is perpendicular to the optical axis ZL and the first axis XL, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0063] Specifically, the third actuator 73 is arranged such that the second actuator 72 is located between the fourth sides 64 of the image sensor 6.

[0064] More specifically, such as Figure 5A and Figure 5BAs shown, the third actuator 73 includes a third coil 73a and a third magnet 73c. ​​The third coil 73a is arranged on the movable substrate 4. The third magnet 73c is a permanent magnet (e.g., a bipolar magnetized magnet) arranged on the fixed plate 5 facing the third coil 73a. The third coil 73a and the third magnet 73c form a motor (magnetic conversion).

[0065] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the first position detection element 71b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 adjacent to the first actuator 71, and is used to detect the relative position of the first position detection element 71b with respect to the fixed plate 5.

[0066] Specifically, the first position detection element 71b detects the relative position of the first position detection element 71b with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the second axis YL direction.

[0067] For example, a first position detection element 71b is arranged on a movable substrate 4 at the center of the first coil 71a. The first position detection element 71b is a first Hall element 71b, used to detect the magnetism of the first magnet 71c.

[0068] In this case, the first position detection element 71b detects the relative position with respect to the fixed plate 5 by detecting the magnetism (magnetism of the S pole and N pole) of the first magnet 71c.

[0069] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the second position detection element 72b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 adjacent to the second actuator 72, and is used to detect the relative position of the second position detection element 72b with respect to the fixed plate 5.

[0070] Specifically, the second position detection element 72b detects the relative position of the second position detection element 72b with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the second axis YL direction.

[0071] For example, the second position detection element 72b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 at the center of the second coil 72a. The second position detection element 72b is a second Hall element 72b, used to detect the magnetism of the second magnet 72c.

[0072] In this case, the second position detection element 72b detects the relative position with respect to the fixed plate 5 by detecting the magnetism (magnetism of the S pole and N pole) of the second magnet 72c.

[0073] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, the third position detection element 73b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 adjacent to the third actuator 73, and is used to detect the relative position of the third position detection element 73b with respect to the fixed plate 5.

[0074] Specifically, the third position detection element 73b detects the relative position of the third position detection element 73b relative to the fixed plate 5 in the first axis XL direction.

[0075] For example, the third position detection element 73b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 at the center of the third coil 73a. The third position detection element 73b is a third Hall element 73b used to detect the magnetism of the third magnet 73c.

[0076] In this case, the third position detection element 73b detects the relative position with respect to the fixed plate 5 by detecting the magnetism (magnetism of the S pole and N pole) of the third magnet 73c.

[0077] Furthermore, for example, such as Figure 5A As shown, the first position detection element 71a, the second position detection element 72a, and the third position detection element 73a are arranged at positions along the first axis XL.

[0078] Furthermore, for example, such as Figure 5A and 5B As shown, the first position detection element 71a and the second position detection element 72a are arranged symmetrically around the optical axis ZL (arranged at the same distance from the optical axis ZL).

[0079] For example, the relative position of the image sensor 6 with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the second axis YL direction, or the relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate 5 when it rolls around the optical axis, is obtained based on the position detected by the first position detection element 71b and the position detected by the second position detection element 72b.

[0080] More specifically, when the polarity of the position detected by the first position detection element 71b in the second axis YL direction is the same as the polarity of the position detected by the second position detection element 72b in the second axis YL direction, the image sensor 6 shifts in the X-axis XL direction.

[0081] On the other hand, when the polarity of the position detected by the first position detection element 71b in the second axis YL direction is different from the polarity of the position detected by the second position detection element 72b in the second axis YL direction, the image sensor 6 rolls around the optical axis ZL.

[0082] Furthermore, the relative position of the image sensor 6 with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the first axis XL direction is obtained based on the position detected by the third position detection element 73b.

[0083] By arranging the first to third position detection elements 71b, 72b, and 73b, such as Hall elements (detected using the N-S polar boundary), the roll center of the image sensor 6 is located at the center of the optical axis ZL, and the first position detection element 71b and the second position detection element 72b are located on the first axis XL. Therefore, when roll and interference in the first axis XL direction are reduced, there is no misalignment in the second axis YL direction.

[0084] It should be noted that other camera components (not shown) may be arranged adjacent to camera component 30 in the second axis YL direction.

[0085] This corresponds, for example, to a situation where the first camera assembly 30a and the second camera assembly 30b are arranged side-by-side along the long side of the electronic device 10 via a spacer, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0086] As described above, the OIS mechanism, such as the actuator and position sensing element, is located in the horizontal direction (direction XL of the first axis) of the camera assembly, thereby enabling the vertical direction (direction YL of the second axis) of the camera assembly to be shortened.

[0087] For this reason, there is no OIS mechanism such as actuators or position detection elements between adjacent camera components, which increases the placement freedom for other applications.

[0088] Therefore, due to the above-described structure, the camera assembly 30 can achieve an optimal layout for mounting multiple cameras with an OIS mechanism.

[0089] Here, an example of the operation of the camera component 30 having the above-described structure will be described.

[0090] Figure 6 It is focused on Figure 5A A top view of the image sensor and the first to third actuators of the camera assembly shown. Figure 7 It is shown Figure 6 A top view of an example of the image sensor of a camera assembly rolling around the optical axis.

[0091] As described above, the camera assembly 30 has an OIS mechanism.

[0092] That is, the first actuator 71, the second actuator 72 and the third actuator 73 together with the first position detection element 71a, the second position detection element 72a and the third position detection element 73a perform OIS control on the image sensor 6.

[0093] like Figure 6As shown, the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the first axis XL direction, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5. In addition, the third actuator 73 applies a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the second axis YL direction, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0094] In particular, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 apply a driving force to the movable substrate 4 so that the movable substrate 4, on which the image sensor 6 is arranged, rolls around the optical axis ZL on the fixed plate.

[0095] As described above, the relative position of the image sensor 6 with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the second axis YL direction, or the relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate 5 when it rolls around the optical axis, is obtained based on the position detected by the first position detection element 71b and the position detected by the second position detection element 72b.

[0096] More specifically, when the polarity of the position detected by the first position detection element 71b in the second axis YL direction is the same as the polarity of the position detected by the second position detection element 72b in the second axis YL direction, the image sensor 6 shifts in the X-axis XL direction.

[0097] On the other hand, when the polarity of the position detected by the first position detection element 71b in the second axis YL direction is different from the polarity of the position detected by the second position detection element 72b in the second axis YL direction, the image sensor 6 rolls around the optical axis ZL.

[0098] Furthermore, the relative position of the image sensor 6 with respect to the fixed plate 5 in the first axis XL direction is obtained based on the position detected by the third position detection element 73b.

[0099] As described above, by arranging the first to third position detection elements 71b, 72b, and 73b, such as Hall elements (detected using the N-S polar boundary), the roll center of the image sensor 6 is located at the center of the optical axis ZL, and the first position detection element 71b and the second position detection element 72b are located on the first axis XL. Therefore, when roll and interference in the first axis XL direction are reduced, there is no misalignment in the second axis YL direction.

[0100] here, Figure 8 It is a top view showing the construction of the image sensor and the first to third actuators of the camera assembly according to the first improved example. Figure 9 It is shown Figure 8 A top view of an example of the image sensor of a camera assembly rolling around the optical axis.

[0101] For example, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the camera assembly 30 may further include a fourth actuator 74 along the first axis. The fourth actuator 74 applies a driving force to the movable substrate in the direction of the second axis, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5.

[0102] like Figure 8 As shown, the fourth actuator 74 includes a fourth coil 74a and a fourth magnet 74c. The fourth coil 74a is arranged on the movable substrate 4. The fourth magnet 74c is a permanent magnet (e.g., a bipolar magnetized magnet) arranged on the fixed plate 5 facing the fourth coil 74a. The fourth coil 74a and the fourth magnet 74c form a motor (magnetic conversion).

[0103] The fourth position detection element 74b is arranged on the movable substrate 4 at the center of the fourth coil 74a. The fourth position detection element 74b is a fourth Hall element 74b, used to detect the magnetism of the fourth magnet 74c.

[0104] The fourth position detection element 74b detects the relative position with respect to the fixed plate 5 by detecting the magnetism (magnetism of the S pole and N pole) of the fourth magnet 74c.

[0105] The first actuator 71, the second actuator 72, the third actuator 73, and the fourth actuator 74, together with the first position detection element 71a, the second position detection element 72a, the third position detection element 73a, and the fourth position detection element 74a, perform OIS control on the image sensor.

[0106] The third actuator 73 and the fourth actuator 74 are arranged symmetrically around the optical axis ZL (arranged at the same distance from the optical axis ZL).

[0107] The improved camera assembly can enhance the driving force and position detection accuracy of OIS control in the first axis XL direction.

[0108] According to the other construction of the first improved camera assembly and Figure 4 , Figure 5A and Figure 5B The camera components shown are the same.

[0109] As described above, the camera assembly 30 of the electronic device 10 according to this embodiment includes: a fixed plate 5, fixed to the housing of the camera assembly 30; a movable substrate 4, disposed above the fixed plate 5, movable relative to the fixed plate 5 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis ZL of the lens 1a; an image sensor 6, disposed on the movable substrate 4, for sensing light output from the lens 1a; a first actuator 71, disposed at a position along a first axis XL orthogonal to the optical axis ZL of the lens 1a, for applying a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the first axis XL direction, so that the movable substrate 4 on which the image sensor 6 is disposed moves relative to the fixed plate 5; a second actuator 72, disposed at a position along the first axis XL, for applying a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in the first axis XL direction, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5; and a third actuator 73, disposed at a position along the first axis XL, for applying a driving force to the movable substrate 4 in a second axis YL direction perpendicular to the optical axis ZL and the first axis XL, so that the movable substrate 4 moves relative to the fixed plate 5. The image sensor 6 is arranged between the first actuator 71 and the second actuator 72 on the first axis XL.

[0110] Therefore, the OIS mechanism, such as the actuator and position sensing element, is located in the horizontal direction (direction XL of the first axis) of the camera assembly, thereby shortening the vertical direction (direction YL of the second axis) of the camera assembly.

[0111] For example, the absence of an OIS mechanism, such as actuators or position detection elements, between adjacent camera components increases the placement freedom for other applications.

[0112] As described above, the camera module and electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure can achieve an optimal layout for mounting multiple cameras with an OIS mechanism.

[0113] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, it will be understood that terms such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” and “counterclockwise” should be interpreted as referring to the directions or positions described or shown in the figures discussed. These relative terms are used only to simplify the description of this disclosure and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, or be constructed or operated in a particular orientation. Therefore, these terms should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0114] Furthermore, terms such as “first” and “second” are used herein for descriptive purposes and are not intended to indicate or imply relative importance or significance, nor to imply the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as “first” and “second” may include one or more of those features. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified, “a plurality” means two or more.

[0115] In the description of the embodiments disclosed herein, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms “installation,” “connection,” “coupling,” etc. are used broadly and may be, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; may be a mechanical or electrical connection; may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate structure; or may be internal communication between two elements, as understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.

[0116] In embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or limited, a structure in which the first feature is "above" or "below" the second feature can include embodiments where the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, and can also include embodiments where the first feature and the second feature are not in direct contact with each other, but are in contact via an additional feature formed between them. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," or "on the top" of the second feature can include embodiments where the first feature is upright or inclined above or below the second feature, or simply means that the height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. Similarly, "below," "under," or "at the bottom" of the second feature can include embodiments where the first feature is upright or inclined below or under the second feature, or simply means that the height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0117] Various embodiments and examples have been provided in the foregoing description to implement different structures of this disclosure. To simplify this disclosure, certain elements and arrangements have been described above. However, these elements and arrangements are merely examples and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of this disclosure. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not indicate a relationship between different embodiments and / or arrangements. In addition, examples of different processes and materials are provided in this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will understand that other processes and / or materials can also be applied.

[0118] Throughout this specification, the terms "embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" refer to a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. Therefore, the appearance of these phrases throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example of this disclosure. Furthermore, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0119] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as including one or more modules, segments, or portions of code comprising executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps within that process, and the scope of preferred embodiments of this disclosure includes other implementations. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that functionality may be implemented in an order different from that shown or discussed, including in substantially the same or reverse order.

[0120] The logic and / or steps otherwise described herein or illustrated in flowcharts, such as a specific list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, may be embodied in, or used in conjunction with, any computer-readable medium used by an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (e.g., a computer-based system, a processor-containing system, or other system capable of obtaining and executing instructions from and with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any device adapted to include, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. Further specific examples of computer-readable media include, but are not limited to: electronic connections (electronic devices) having one or more wires, portable computer casings (magnetic devices), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM, or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and compact disk read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, computer-readable media can even be paper or other suitable media on which programs can be printed, because, for example, paper or other suitable media can be optically scanned and, when necessary, edited, decrypted or processed by other suitable methods to obtain the program electronically, and then the program can be stored in computer memory.

[0121] It should be understood that each part of this disclosure can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, similarly in another embodiment, the steps or methods can be implemented by one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0122] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the example methods described above in this disclosure can be implemented by instructing related hardware using a program. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and, when run on a computer, includes one or a combination of the steps in the method embodiments of this disclosure.

[0123] Furthermore, each functional unit in the embodiments of this disclosure can be integrated into the processing module, or these units can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into the processing module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. When the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, the integrated module can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0124] The aforementioned storage media can be read-only memory, disk, CD, etc.

[0125] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure, and that changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made in the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A camera module having an optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanism, the camera module including a first camera module and a second camera module arranged side by side on a second axis of an electronic device via a spacer, comprising: a fixed plate fixed to a housing of the camera module; a movable substrate disposed above the fixed plate configured to be movable relative to the fixed plate in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens; an image sensor arranged on the movable substrate configured to sense light output from the lens; a first actuator arranged at a position along a first axis orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate on which the image sensor is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate; a second actuator arranged at a position along the first axis configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move relative to the fixed plate; and a third actuator arranged at a position along the first axis configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of a second axis perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move relative to the fixed plate; wherein the image sensor is arranged between the first actuator and the second actuator on the first axis. The first actuator and the second actuator are symmetrically arranged with respect to the optical axis.

2. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator perform optical image stabilization (OIS) control of the image sensor.

3. The camera assembly of any of claims 1-2, wherein, The first actuator and the second actuator apply driving forces to the movable substrate to cause the movable substrate on which the image sensor is arranged to roll on the fixed plate around the optical axis.

4. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, 5.The camera module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the image sensor is configured to have a rectangular shape having a first side and a second side parallel to the first axis, and a third side and a fourth side parallel to the second axis, the rectangular shape being located on an upper surface of the movable substrate; the first side and the second side of the image sensor are short sides of the rectangular shape; and the third side and the fourth side of the image sensor are long sides of the rectangular shape. 6.The camera module of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a first position detection element arranged on the movable substrate to be adjacent to the first actuator configured to detect a relative position of the first position detection element with respect to the fixed plate; a second position detection element arranged on the movable substrate to be adjacent to the second actuator configured to detect a relative position of the second position detection element with respect to the fixed plate; and a third position detection element arranged on the movable substrate to be adjacent to the third actuator configured to detect a relative position of the third position detection element with respect to the fixed plate. ​ ​ 7. The camera assembly of claim 6, wherein, The first position detection element, the second position detection element, and the third position detection element are arranged at positions along the first axis.

8. The camera assembly of claim 6 or 7, wherein, The first position detection element and the second position detection element are symmetrically arranged with respect to the optical axis. 9.The camera module of claim 8, wherein, A relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate in a direction of the second axis, or a relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate in a rolling around the optical axis, is obtained based on a position detected by the first position detection element and a position detected by the second position detection element; and A relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate in a direction of the first axis is obtained based on a position detected by the third position detection element.

10. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The additional camera module is arranged adjacent to the camera module in a direction of the second axis. 11.An electronic device comprising: a housing; and a camera module arranged within the housing; wherein the camera module, including a first camera module and a second camera module, is arranged side by side on a second axis of the electronic device via a spacer, comprising: a fixed plate fixed to the housing; a movable substrate disposed above the fixed plate configured to be movable with respect to the fixed plate in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of a lens; an image sensor arranged on the movable substrate configured to sense light output from the lens; a first actuator arranged at a position along a first axis orthogonal to the optical axis of the lens configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate on which the image sensor is arranged to move with respect to the fixed plate; a second actuator arranged at a position along the first axis configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move with respect to the fixed plate; and a third actuator arranged at a position along the first axis configured to apply a driving force to the movable substrate in a direction of a second axis perpendicular to the optical axis and the first axis to cause the movable substrate to move with respect to the fixed plate; wherein the image sensor is arranged between the first actuator and the second actuator on the first axis.

12. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein, The first actuator and the second actuator are symmetrically arranged with respect to the optical axis.

13. The electronic device of any of claims 11-12, wherein, The first actuator, the second actuator, and the third actuator perform OIS control on the image sensor.

14. The electronic device of any of claims 11-13, wherein, The first actuator and the second actuator apply a driving force to the movable substrate to cause the movable substrate on which the image sensor is arranged to roll on the fixed plate around the optical axis. 15.The electronic device of any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein, The image sensor is configured to have a rectangular shape having a first side and a second side parallel to the first axis, and a third side and a fourth side parallel to the second axis, the rectangular shape being located on an upper surface of the movable substrate; the first side and the second side of the image sensor are short sides of the rectangular shape; and the third side and the fourth side of the image sensor are long sides of the rectangular shape.

16. The electronic device of any of claims 11 to 15, wherein, The camera assembly further includes: a first position detection element disposed on the movable substrate so as to be adjacent to the first actuator, configured to detect a relative position of the first position detection element with respect to the fixed plate; a second position detection element disposed on the movable substrate so as to be adjacent to the second actuator, configured to detect a relative position of the second position detection element with respect to the fixed plate; and a third position detection element disposed on the movable substrate so as to be adjacent to the third actuator, configured to detect a relative position of the third position detection element with respect to the fixed plate.

17. The electronic device of claim 16, wherein, The first position detection element, the second position detection element, and the third position detection element are disposed at positions along the first axis.

18. The electronic device of claim 16 or 17, wherein, The first position detection element and the second position detection element are symmetrically disposed with respect to the optical axis.

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, wherein the relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate in the direction of the second axis, or the relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate around the optical axis, is obtained based on the position detected by the first position detection element and the position detected by the second position detection element; and the relative position of the image sensor with respect to the fixed plate in the direction of the first axis is obtained based on the position detected by the third position detection element.

20. The electronic device according to any one of claims 11 to 19, further comprising another camera assembly disposed adjacent to the camera assembly in the direction of the second axis.

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