Camera module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a camera module and / or an electronic device including the same can include: a camera housing; a barrel structure including at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis direction, the barrel structure being at least partially accommodated in the camera housing; a guide unit at least partially accommodated in the camera housing and configured to guide a reciprocal movement of the barrel structure along the first optical axis direction or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; a driving unit including at least one coil and at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being disposed to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflection member at least partially accommodated in the camera housing and configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis; and an image sensor disposed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflection member in the second optical axis direction, and configured to receive the light refracted or reflected by the reflection member. The at least one coil or the at least one magnet can be disposed at a position at least partially facing the reflection member in a direction intersecting the first optical axis. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of patent application number "202280006770X" (invention title: camera module and electronic device including the camera module), filed on October 11, 2022. The application claims priority to Korean patent applications 10-2021-0158252 and 10-2022-0001767, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on November 17, 2021, and January 5, 2022, respectively, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] Various embodiments of this disclosure relate to an optical device (e.g., a camera module) and an electronic device including the optical device. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions according to programs installed therein (e.g., electronic schedulers, portable multimedia playback devices, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, image / sound devices, desktop / laptop PCs, or vehicle navigation systems) and household appliances. These electronic devices, for example, can output stored information as sound or images. With the increasing integration of electronic devices and the widespread adoption of ultra-high-speed and high-capacity wireless communication, recently, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can provide multiple functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, various functions such as entertainment functions like gaming, multimedia functions like music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and / or schedule management or e-wallet functions are integrated into a single electronic device.

[0004] With the development of digital camera manufacturing technology, electronic devices equipped with small and lightweight camera modules have been commercialized. Since electronic devices that are usually carried at all times (such as mobile communication terminals) are equipped with camera modules, it has become possible for users to easily utilize various functions such as video calling or augmented reality, as well as to take photos or videos.

[0005] In recent years, electronic devices incorporating multiple cameras have been released. These devices can include camera modules, for example, wide-angle and telephoto cameras. A wide-angle camera can capture a wide-range scene around the device, while a telephoto camera can capture a scene corresponding to a location relatively far from the device. In this way, miniaturized electronic devices such as smartphones, incorporating multiple camera modules or lens assemblies, are entering the compact camera market and are expected to replace high-performance cameras such as single-lens reflex cameras in the future.

[0006] The above information may be provided as background to aid in understanding this disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing items may be applicable as prior art to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Technical issues In miniaturized electronic devices comprising multiple camera modules, cameras including folding optical systems can be used to extend or enlarge focal lengths. In folding cameras, due to the presence of reflective (or refractive) components such as prisms or mirrors, the orientation of the lens arrangement can be freely designed or set regardless of the direction of external light incidence. Therefore, folding cameras can be used to improve telephoto performance when mounted on miniaturized electronic devices. Such folding cameras can be constructed, for example, as disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2021-0086417 (published July 8, 2021) or U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2021 / 0199918 (published July 1, 2021). In the camera module disclosed in these patent publications, a prism, rather than a lens, is located on the subject side, and optical image stabilization can be operated via a two-axis rotational drive.

[0008] However, in structures where a reflective element, such as a prism, is positioned on the subject side instead of a lens, the size of the reflective element may increase to ensure sufficient light output for the camera module. For example, a camera module with a structure where the reflective element, rather than a lens, is positioned on the subject side may be difficult to install in a miniaturized electronic device. As in the aforementioned patent disclosure, when a drive mechanism for moving the prism is included in the camera module for optical image stabilization, the size or power consumption of the drive mechanism may increase as the prism becomes larger, and it may be difficult to install the prism in a miniaturized electronic device.

[0009] Various embodiments of this disclosure have been made to address at least the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the following advantages, and to provide a camera module and / or electronic device including the camera module that can be easily miniaturized while achieving telephoto functionality.

[0010] Various embodiments of this disclosure can provide a camera module and / or an electronic device including the camera module that provides improved telephoto performance while enabling focus adjustment and / or image stabilization.

[0011] Additional aspects of the various embodiments will be presented by the detailed description set forth below, and may be understood in part from the description or by the embodiments of the presented implementations.

[0012] Technical solution According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a camera module and / or an electronic device including the camera module may include: a camera housing; a cylindrical structure including at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis, the cylindrical structure being at least partially housed in the camera housing; a guiding unit, the guiding unit being at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to guide the cylindrical structure to reciprocate along the first optical axis or to reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; a driving unit including at least one coil and at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflecting member, the reflecting member being at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis; and an image sensor disposed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflecting member in the second optical axis direction, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflecting member. The at least one coil or the at least one magnet may be disposed at a position at least partially facing the reflecting member in a direction intersecting the first optical axis.

[0013] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may include: a processor; and a camera module. The camera module may include: a camera housing; a cylindrical structure including at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis, the cylindrical structure being at least partially housed in the camera housing; a guiding unit, the guiding unit being at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to guide the cylindrical structure to reciprocate along the first optical axis or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; a driving unit including at least one coil and at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflecting member, the reflecting member being at least partially housed in the camera housing while facing at least the at least one coil or the at least one magnet in a direction intersecting the first optical axis, the reflecting member being configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis; and an image sensor disposed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflecting member in the second optical axis direction, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflecting member. The processor can be configured to: apply an electrical signal to the at least one coil to cause the guide unit and the cylindrical structure to reciprocate in the direction of the first optical axis, or to cause the cylindrical structure to reciprocate relative to the guide unit in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; and to acquire a subject image based on light received by the image sensor.

[0014] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the camera module may include: a camera housing; a cylindrical structure including at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis and at least partially housed in the camera housing; a guiding unit at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to guide the cylindrical structure to reciprocate along the first optical axis or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; a driving unit including at least one coil and at least one magnet, the at least one magnet being configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflecting member at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis; and an image sensor disposed on the camera housing, aligned with the reflecting member in the second optical axis direction, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflecting member. The driving unit may include: a first coil, which is provided as one of the at least one coils and disposed on the camera housing; a first magnet, which is provided as one of the at least one magnets and disposed on the guiding unit; at least one second coil, which is provided as one of the at least one coils and disposed on the camera housing or the guiding unit; and at least one second magnet, which is provided as another of the at least one magnets and disposed on the cylindrical structure. The driving unit may be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the guiding unit in the direction of the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in a plane intersecting the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the at least one second coil. The cylindrical structure may be configured to reciprocate in the direction of the first optical axis together with the guiding unit or reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis under the guidance of the guiding unit, and the reflective member may be at least partially disposed between the first coil and the at least one second coil, or may be disposed between the image sensor and the at least one second coil.

[0015] Beneficial effects According to various embodiments of this disclosure, by providing a reflective member between the lens array and the image sensor, the amount of light in the camera module can be substantially guaranteed by the lens. For example, by reducing the impact of the size of the reflective member on the amount of light in the camera module, the camera module can be easily miniaturized. According to embodiments, by providing a reflective member between the lens array and the image sensor, the back focal length of the lens can be easily increased, thereby improving the telephoto performance of the camera module. In another embodiment, by providing a drive unit capable of driving the lens behind the lens or at a location that at least partially overlaps with the reflective member, focus adjustment or optical image stabilization functions can be easily achieved while minimizing the camera module and / or the electronics including the camera module. Additionally, various effects directly or indirectly recognized through this document can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure within a network environment.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the guide unit and / or drive unit disposed in the camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a guide unit in a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a view illustrating the structure of a lens and / or reflective member disposed in a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view showing a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 7 It shows along Figure 5 The first cross-sectional view of the camera module cut by line A-A'.

[0024] Figure 8 It shows along Figure 5 The second cross-sectional view of the camera module cut by line B-B'.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded perspective view showing another example of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a view illustrating the structure in which a reflective element and / or an image sensor are disposed in a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing another example of a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 12 By cutting Figure 11 The first cross-sectional image obtained by the camera module.

[0029] Figure 13 By cutting Figure 11 The second cross-sectional view obtained by the camera module.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the front surface of an electronic device including a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 A perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device shown in the figure.

[0032] Figure 16 It shows Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of the front surface of the electronic device is shown.

[0033] Figure 17 It shows Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device shown in the figure.

[0034] Figure 18 This is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to various embodiments.

[0035] Throughout the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be assigned to similar parts, components, and / or structures. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the various implementations of this disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. Specific embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, but are considered as one embodiment among many. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the various implementations described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0037] The terms and vocabulary used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are intended to clearly and consistently describe various embodiments. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of this disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and not to limit the scope of the disclosure as defined by the rights and their equivalents.

[0038] It should be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” contain the meaning of “plural.” Thus, for example, “component surface” can mean including one or more component surfaces.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In various embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., display module 160).

[0040] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) coupled to electronic device 101, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 can be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 can be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0041] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) can be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) can include hardware architectures dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence model is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural networks can be, but are not limited to, deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), or deep Q-networks, or combinations of two or more thereof. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model can include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0042] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0043] The program 140 can be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0044] Input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by another component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0045] The audio output module 155 can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The audio output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to embodiments, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0046] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0047] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102 (e.g., a speaker or headphones)) that is directly or wirelessly coupled to the electronic device 101.

[0048] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0049] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to directly or wirelessly couple electronic device 101 with external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0050] Connection 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0051] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0052] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0053] The power management module 188 can manage the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0054] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to embodiments, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0055] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth). TMThe wireless communication module 192 can communicate with external electronic devices via a Wi-Fi Direct or Infrared Data Association (IrDA) network or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) that are separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify or verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0056] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as New Radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0057] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190. Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0058] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top or side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0059] At least some of the aforementioned components can be coupled to each other and transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) communicatively between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0060] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 coupled to the second network 199. Each of external electronic device 102 or external electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more external devices, such as external electronic device 102, external electronic device 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

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

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

[0063] As used in connection with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to embodiments, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0064] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal or external memory). For example, a processor of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. Machine-readable storage media may be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

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

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

[0067] Figure 2 This illustrates a camera module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 1 An exploded stereoscopic view of the camera module 180 in the image. Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the guide unit 203 and / or drive unit 204 disposed in the camera module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the guide unit 203 in a camera module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] Reference Figures 2 to 4The camera module 200, according to various embodiments, may include a camera housing 201, a cylindrical structure 202, a guiding unit 203, a driving unit 204, a reflective member 205, and / or an image sensor 206. According to embodiments, the reflective member 205 may reflect or refract light incident through the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., lens 221) along a first optical axis O1 along a second optical axis O2, so as to guide or focus the light onto the image sensor 206. In another embodiment, the cylindrical structure 202 may reciprocate along the first optical axis O1 (e.g., direction D1) on the camera housing 201 together with the guiding unit 203, and may reciprocate relative to at least a portion of the guiding unit 203 in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. For example, the cylindrical structure 202 may perform at least focus adjustment by reciprocating along the first optical axis O1, and may perform optical image stabilization by moving horizontally in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. In another embodiment, the drive unit 204 may generate a driving force to move the cylindrical structure 202 along the direction of the first optical axis O1 and / or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1, and may be configured to at least partially face or overlap the reflective member 205 in the direction intersecting the first optical axis O1. Here, "the plane intersecting the first optical axis O1" may include a plane substantially perpendicular to the first optical axis O1.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the camera housing 201 may include a base member 201a and a cover member 201b, and may substantially form the exterior of the camera module 200. For example, the camera housing 201 may serve as a structure in which optical components (such as cylindrical structure 202 or reflective member 205) and electrical / electronic components (such as image sensor 206 or drive unit 204) are housed or disposed. According to embodiments, if there are components in the housing that generate electromagnetic waves, the camera housing 201 may at least partially provide an electromagnetic shielding structure. For example, the drive unit 204 may include a voice coil configured to generate a driving force using an electric or magnetic field, and at least one of the base member 201a and the cover member 201b may provide an electromagnetic shielding structure. In some embodiments, the base member 201 may provide a structure configured to arrange the components housed therein, and the cover member 201b may be coupled in a manner that substantially encloses the base member 201a. For example, when the camera housing 201 has a structure that provides an electromagnetic shielding structure, the cover member 201b rather than the base member 201a can be useful in forming the electromagnetic shielding structure.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the base member 201a may have a structure including a bottom surface 211a and a plurality of sidewalls 213, wherein the plurality of sidewalls 213 extend from the edge of the bottom surface 211a along a first optical axis O1 in a planar direction, and the upper portion of the base member 201a may have a substantially open structure. Although reference numerals are used in the drawings, either the bottom surface 211a or the sidewalls 213 may provide a penetrating area, which may be used as an assembly space in which the drive unit 204 or the image sensor 206 and / or the reflective member 205 may be disposed. In an embodiment, the cover member 201b may at least partially enclose the upper portion of the base member 201a and may have a shape that encloses at least one sidewall 213 of the base member 201a. In another embodiment, the cover member 201b may provide an opening area 219 disposed on the top of the base member 201a. For example, the opening area 219 may provide a path for external light to enter the camera module 200 or the space where the cylindrical structure 202 is located. Of the light incident on the camera module 200 from the outside, the light guided or focused by the cylindrical structure 202 can be substantially detected by the image sensor 206. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover member 201b may have a structure that encloses two sidewalls (e.g., the third sidewall 213c and the fourth sidewall 213d) and / or the second sidewall 213b of the sidewalls 213, and in some embodiments, with the image sensor 206 disposed, the cover member 201b may have a structure that further encloses the first sidewall 213a and the image sensor 206. In another embodiment, the cover member 201b may have a structure that encloses the first sidewall 213a and the second sidewall 213b. For example, the cover member 201b may be coupled to enclose at least two sidewalls of the base member 213 that face each other, and in some embodiments, it may be coupled to enclose two or four sidewalls. As will be described later, when the cover member 201b is coupled, the flexible printed circuit board 249 or the image sensor 206 may be disposed on or fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 213.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the cylindrical structure 202 may include at least one lens 221 aligned along a first optical axis O1 and may be at least partially housed within the camera housing 201. The at least one lens 221 may guide or focus light incident on the reflective member 205 from the outside, and may be configured according to the camera module 200 or electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1The appropriate number of lenses 221 are set according to the specifications required by the electronic device 101 in the camera housing. According to an embodiment, the barrel structure 202 may include a barrel 202b and a barrel base 202a, and may be disposed on the guide unit 203 to reciprocate within the camera housing 201 along the first optical axis O1 or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. For example, the barrel structure 202 may reciprocate in the direction of the first optical axis O1 (e.g., direction D0) to adjust the focus or focal length, and reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1 to perform image stabilization operations. The behavior of the barrel structure 202 may depend on the guidance or operation of the guide unit 203 and / or the drive unit 204, and will be determined by referring to... Figure 7 or Figure 8 The description will be provided to provide a more detailed account.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the guide unit 203 can be configured to guide the cylindrical structure 202 to reciprocate relative to the camera housing 201 along a first optical axis O1, and / or reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. According to embodiments, the guide unit 203 may include a first guide member 203a and a second guide member 203b. For example, the first guide member 203a may be configured to reciprocate linearly within the camera housing 201 along the first optical axis O1 (e.g., direction D0), and the second guide member 203b may be disposed on the first guide member 203a to reciprocate linearly along a first direction D1. In embodiments, the first guide member 203a may have a shape that extends at least partially along the first optical axis O1, and the second guide member 203b may have a flat plate shape while also having a frame shape or an L-shape, and may be configured to be at least partially parallel to the plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. The cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., the cylindrical base 202a) may be disposed on the second guide member 203b to reciprocate linearly along a second direction D2. Here, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 can be substantially perpendicular to the first optical axis O1, or can be substantially parallel to the plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. In another embodiment, the first direction D1, the second direction D2, and / or the first optical axis O1 can be configured to be tilted relative to each other at an angle other than perpendicular.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the first guide member 203a may be configured such that at least a portion of its outer surface faces the inner surface of the camera housing 201, and can reciprocate linearly within the camera housing 201 along a first optical axis O1. In embodiments, the camera module 200 may include a first guide ball 291 to reduce frictional forces generated during the linear reciprocating motion of the first guide member 203a. For example, by providing the first guide ball 291, a predetermined gap can be provided between the outer surface of the first guide member 203a and the inner surface of the camera housing 201, and the linear reciprocating motion of the first guide member 203a relative to the camera housing 201 can be smoothed due to the rolling of the first guide ball 291. In another embodiment, a plurality of first guide balls 291 may be arranged along the first optical axis O1, and the first guide balls 291 may be arranged to form multiple rows (e.g., two rows). In some embodiments, the outer surface of the first guide member 203a or the inner surface of the camera housing 201 (e.g., the base member 201a) may include a V-groove-shaped track structure, and the first guide ball 291 may be at least partially accommodated in the track structure. Since the track structure between the first guide member 203a and the camera housing 201 extends along the first optical axis O1, the first guide member 203a can be substantially movable within the camera housing 201 along the first optical axis O1, but movement in other directions may be restricted.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the second guide member 203b may have a frame shape or an L-shape, and may be disposed on the first guide member 203a in a state substantially parallel to a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1 to reciprocate along a first direction D1. For example, the second guide member 203b may reciprocate relative to the first guide member 203a along the first direction D1 intersecting the first optical axis O1, while simultaneously reciprocating together with the first guide member 203a along the first optical axis O1. According to embodiments, by including a plurality of second guide balls 293, the camera module 200 can smooth the reciprocating motion of the second guide member 203b relative to the first guide member 203a. For example, by providing the second guide balls 293, a predetermined gap can be provided between the second guide member 203b and the first guide member 203a, and due to the rolling of the second guide balls 293, the linear reciprocating motion of the second guide member 203b relative to the first guide member 203a can be smoothed. In another embodiment, at least three second guide balls 293 may be configured to support the second guide member 203b in a state substantially parallel to a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. In some embodiments, the first guide member 203a and the second guide member 203b may include a V-shaped concave first track structure (e.g., a V-shaped recess indicated as "V1" or "V2") having a predetermined length at a predetermined position, and the second guide balls 293 may be at least partially accommodated in the first track structure. The first track structure between the first guide member 203a and the second guide member 203b may extend along a first direction D1, thereby allowing the second guide member 203b to be substantially movable on the first guide member 203a along the first direction D1, but possibly restricted in movement in other directions.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., the cylindrical base 202a) can be disposed on the second guide member 203b and can reciprocate relative to the second guide member 203b along a second direction D2 that is substantially parallel to a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. For example, the cylindrical base 202a can reciprocate together with the second guide member 203b along a first direction D1 that intersects the first optical axis O1, while the first guide member 203a and the second guide member 203b reciprocate along the first optical axis direction O1, and can reciprocate relative to the second guide member 203b along a second direction D2 that intersects the first optical axis O1 and / or the first direction D1. According to embodiments, by including a plurality of third guide balls 295, the camera module 200 can smooth the reciprocating motion of the cylindrical base 202a relative to the second guide member 203b (e.g., reciprocating motion in the second direction D2). For example, by providing a third guide ball 295, a predetermined gap can be provided between the cylinder base 202a and the second guide member 203b, and the linear reciprocating motion of the cylinder base 202a relative to the second guide member 203b can be smoothed due to the rolling of the third guide ball 295. In another embodiment, at least three third guide balls 295 can be configured to support the cylinder base 202a in a state substantially parallel to a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. In some embodiments, the cylinder base 202a and / or the second guide member 203b may include a V-groove shaped second track structure (e.g., a groove indicated as "V3") having a predetermined length at a predetermined position, and the third guide ball 295 can be at least partially accommodated in the second track structure. The second track structure between the cylinder base 202a and the second guide member 203b can extend along a second direction D2, thereby allowing the cylinder base 202a to be substantially movable on the second guide member 203b along the second direction D2, but possibly restricted in movement in other directions.

[0076] In this way, when guided by or together with the guiding unit 203, the cylindrical structure 202 can reciprocate along the first optical axis O1 on the camera housing 201, and can reciprocate in at least two directions (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) within a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1. When the cylindrical structure 202 or the lens 221 moves along the first optical axis O1, focus adjustment or focal length adjustment can be performed; when the cylindrical structure 202 or the lens 221 moves within a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1, optical image stabilization can be performed. Electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 Electronic device 101) or processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the middle can utilize sensor modules such as gyroscope sensors (e.g., Figure 1The sensor module 176 detects vibrations of the camera module 200 or electronic device caused by external forces, and can reciprocate the barrel structure 202 or lens 221 along the direction of the first optical axis O1 and / or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis O1 based on the vibrations detected by the sensor module. For example, by moving the barrel structure 202 in the opposite direction to the vibration direction due to external forces, the degradation of the captured image quality due to vibration (such as user hand tremors) can be prevented. The processor can control the drive unit 204 to generate a driving force for reciprocating the barrel structure 202. The drive unit 204 may include, for example, coils 241a, 241b, and 241c, and, based on the description of "controlling the drive unit 204", it can be understood that electrical signals are applied to the coils 241a, 241b, and 241c.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the drive unit 204 may include a first drive unit 204a configured to control focus adjustment operation, and at least one second drive unit 204b and 204c configured to control image stabilization operation. In some embodiments, a plurality of second drive units 204b and 204c may be provided for image stabilization operation. In the following detailed description, the coil used for image stabilization operation may be referred to as "(a plurality of) second drive units 204b and 204c", and where necessary, the plurality of second drive units 204b and 204c used for image stabilization operation may be described separately as "second drive unit 204b" and "third drive unit 204c".

[0078] According to various embodiments, the first driving unit 204a may include a first coil 241a disposed on the camera housing 201, and a guide unit 203 (e.g., a first guide member 203a) or a first magnet 243a disposed on the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., the cylindrical base 202a). For example, the first driving unit 204a may generate a driving force for moving the first guide member 203a along the first optical axis O1, and the first magnet 243a may be disposed on the first guide member 203a. According to embodiments, the first coil 241a may be at least partially accommodated in a penetrating region in a third sidewall 213c, and may be configured to be exposed inside the third sidewall 213c and directly facing the first magnet 243a. Like the third sidewall 213c, the first guide member 203a may also include a penetrating region accommodating at least a portion of the first magnet 243a. For example, by utilizing the penetrating area to accommodate at least a portion of the first coil 241a or the first magnet 243a, the space occupied by the coils 241a, 241b and 241c or the magnets 243a, 243b and 243c in the camera module 200 can be reduced.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the first coil 241a and the first magnet 243a can be configured to substantially face each other along a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1. In some embodiments, when viewed from the first coil 241a, the first magnet 243a can be a dipole magnet having N and S poles arranged along the direction of the first optical axis O1. For example, like a Lorentz-type voice coil motor, when an electrical signal is applied to the first coil 241a, the electric field of the first coil 241a and the magnetic field of the first magnet 243a can interact to generate shear stress. Therefore, when the first coil 241a is fixed to the camera housing 201, the first magnet 243a and / or the first guide member 203a can perform focus adjustment or focal length adjustment operations as they move along the direction of the first optical axis O1. It has been previously described that the first guide member 203a can move smoothly relative to the camera housing 201 by setting a first guide ball 291.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the second drive unit 204b may include a second coil 241b disposed on the camera housing 201 (e.g., the second sidewall 213b in the sidewall 213) and a second camera 243b disposed on the cylindrical base 202a, and the third drive unit 204c may include a third coil 241c disposed on the camera housing 201 (e.g., the fourth sidewall 213d in the sidewall 213) and a third magnet 243b disposed on the cylindrical base 202a. For ease of description, in the following detailed description, it may be described that "the second drive unit 204b is disposed on the second sidewall 213b, and the third drive unit 204c is disposed on the fourth sidewall 213d". The fourth sidewall 213d may be, for example, a sidewall configured to face the third sidewall 213c, and the second sidewall 213b may be configured to interconnect one end of the third sidewall 213c and one end of the fourth sidewall 213d. As will be described later, the image sensor 206 may be disposed on a first sidewall 213a within the sidewall 213, and the reflective member 205 may be at least partially disposed within the camera housing 201 between two first drive units 204a and / or within the camera housing 201 between a second drive unit 204b and the image sensor 206. For example, the first drive unit 204a or the third drive unit 204c may be configured to at least partially overlap or face the reflective member 205 in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1 (e.g., the second direction D2), and in some embodiments, the second drive unit 204b or the image sensor 206 may be configured to at least partially overlap or face the reflective member 205 in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1 (e.g., the first direction D1).

[0081] According to various embodiments, the second drive unit 204b and the third drive unit 204c may have substantially the same construction, except that the coils 241b and 241c and the magnets 243b and 243c differ from each other in their arrangement direction. For example, the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b may be arranged to face each other in a first direction D1 intersecting the first optical axis O1, and the third coil 241c and the third magnet 243c may be arranged to face each other in a second direction D2 intersecting both the first optical axis O1 and the first direction D1. In various embodiments, a construction may be included in which the first optical axis O1, the first direction D1, and / or the second direction D2 intersect each other substantially perpendicularly.

[0082] According to various embodiments, the second drive unit 204b generates, for example, a driving force for moving the second guide member 203b along a first direction D1, wherein the second magnet 243b may be disposed on the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., the cylindrical base 202a). In embodiments, the cylindrical structure 202 may be constrained to the second guide member 203b along the first direction D1 by a second track structure or a third guide ball 295. For example, the driving force generated by the second drive unit 204b may cause the second guide member 203b to move together with the cylindrical structure 202 relative to the first guide member 203a along the first direction D1. The second guide ball 293 may guide the second guide member 203b to move smoothly in the first direction D1 by providing a predetermined gap between the first guide member 203a and the second guide member 203b.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b can be configured to substantially face each other in a first direction D1 intersecting the first optical axis O1. In some embodiments, the second magnet 243b may be a monopole magnet having an N pole or a S pole when viewed from the second coil 241b. For example, when an electrical signal is applied to the second coil 241b, an attractive or repulsive force is generated between the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b, thereby causing the cylindrical structure 202 or the second guide member 203b to move relative to the first guide member 203a along the first direction D1. In another embodiment, the third coil 241c and the third magnet 243c can be configured to substantially face each other in a second direction D2 intersecting the first optical axis O1 and the first direction D1. In some embodiments, the third magnet 243c may be a monopole magnet having an N pole or a S pole when viewed from the third coil 241c. For example, as in a solenoid voice coil motor, when an electrical signal is applied to the third coil 241c, an attractive or repulsive force is generated between the third coil 241c and the third magnet 243c, thereby causing the cylindrical structure 202 to move relative to the second guide member 203b in the second direction D2.

[0084] In various embodiments, within the camera housing 201, a second magnet 243b or a third magnet 243c may be disposed between the second coil 241b and the reflective member 205, or between the third coil 241c and the member 205. For example, the cylindrical base 202a may provide a surface facing at least one of the coils 241a, 241b, and 241c in the camera housing 201, and at least one of the magnets 243a, 243b, and 243c may be configured to face one of the coils 241a, 241b, and 241c when disposed on the cylindrical base 202a. In the illustrated embodiments, note that an example is given of a configuration in which the first coil 241a and the first magnet 243a are substantially facing each other in the second direction D2, but the various embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the first drive unit 204a generates a driving force for moving the guide unit 203 and / or the cylindrical structure 202 in the direction of the first optical axis O1, wherein the arrangement orientation of the first coil 241a and the first magnet 243a is realized differently depending on whether the first drive unit has a structure that generates shear stress as in a Lorentz type voice coil motor or a structure that generates attraction (or repulsion) as in a solenoid type voice coil motor.

[0085] According to various embodiments, camera module 200 may include one or more yokes 245a, 245b, and / or 245c. For example, yokes 245a, 245b, and / or 245c can align the electric and / or magnetic fields generated in drive unit 204 within a predetermined area or space. For example, yokes 245a, 245b, and / or 245c causing the electric and / or magnetic fields generated in drive unit 204 to function within a predetermined area or space helps reduce the power applied to coils 241a, 241b, and / or 241c or miniaturize drive unit 204. According to embodiments, by reducing power consumption or miniaturizing drive unit 204, camera module 200 can be easily mounted in miniaturized electronics and power efficiency can be improved in focus adjustment operations or optical image stabilization operations.

[0086] According to various embodiments, a first magnetic yoke 245a disposed on the first drive unit 204a can be disposed on the camera housing 201 (e.g., base member 201a) and can generate an attractive force with the first magnet 243a. For example, the force for bringing the first guide member 203a into close contact with the inner surface of the camera housing 201 can be generated by the first magnetic yoke 245a and the first magnet 243a, and the first guide ball 291 can be stably accommodated in the track structure between the camera housing 201 and the first guide member 203a, while making the movement of the first guide member 203a relative to the camera housing 201 smooth. Similar to the arrangement of the first magnetic yoke 245a, the second drive unit 204b or the third drive unit 204c can be provided with a second magnetic yoke 245b or a third magnetic yoke 245c.

[0087] In another embodiment, an additional magnetic yoke (not shown) may be provided on the bottom surface of the base member 201a, and this additional magnetic yoke may generate an attractive force with the second magnet 243b or the third magnet 243c to stabilize the arrangement of the second guide ball 293 or the third guide ball 295. In some embodiments, the additional magnetic yoke may be part of the base member 201a, or it may be a separate structure capable of generating an attractive force between the bottom surface of the base member 201a and the cylindrical structure 202 along the first optical axis O1.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the camera module 200 may also include a flexible printed circuit board 249 and / or a driver chip. The flexible printed circuit board 249 includes wiring to provide driving force for applying electrical signals to the drive units 204 (e.g., coils 241a, 241b, and 241c), and may be configured to at least partially enclose the sidewalls 213 (e.g., second sidewall 213b, third sidewall 213c, and / or fourth sidewall 213d) of the base member 201a. For example, the coils 241a, 241b, and 241c may be disposed on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board 249 and may receive electrical signals or control signals via the flexible printed circuit board 249. In an embodiment, when at least one of the magnetic yokes 245a, 245b, and 245c or the cover member 201b is attached to the base member 201a, the flexible printed circuit board 249 can be fixed in close contact with the base member 201a (e.g., the second sidewall 213b, the third sidewall 213c, and / or the fourth sidewall 213d).

[0089] According to various embodiments, although not specifically designated by reference numerals, the driver chip may be disposed in an area on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board 249 surrounded by one of the coils 241a, 241b, and 241c, and may be controlled by a processor (e.g., Figure 1The processor 120 controls the application of a control signal to one of coils 241a, 241b, and 241c. In some embodiments, at least one driving chip may include a sensor configured to detect the position of the cylindrical structure 202, or a sensor separate from the driving chip may be provided in the camera module 200. Such a sensor may include, for example, at least one Hall sensor, and may detect the position or position change of the cylindrical structure 202. The processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can detect external forces (e.g., vibrations) applied to the camera module 200 or electronics using a gyroscope sensor, and can control the drive chip or coils based on the current position or position change of the cylindrical structure 202, using the external forces detected via a Hall sensor. When the cylindrical structure 202 reciprocates linearly, the processor can apply an electrical signal to the first coil 241a to perform focus adjustment (or focal length adjustment), and can apply an electrical signal to the second coil 241b or the third coil 241c to perform optical image stabilization.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the reflecting member 205 may include a prism or mirror housed within the camera housing 201 and may be configured to refract or reflect light incident from the outside. For example, light incident from the outside along a first optical axis O1 may be refracted or reflected by the reflecting member 205 and may continue along a second optical axis O2 intersecting the first optical axis O1 to be incident on the image sensor 206. In embodiments, the second optical axis O2 may be substantially perpendicular to one of the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 and substantially parallel to the other of the first direction D1 or the second direction D2.

[0091] According to various embodiments, the camera module 200 may further include a retainer 259, and the reflective member 205 may be housed in the camera housing 201 while being disposed in the retainer 259. The retainer 259 may be at least partially disposed inside the camera housing 201 via, for example, the bottom surface of the base member 201a, and with the reflective member 205 disposed in the retainer 259, one surface of the reflective member 205 (e.g., Figure 7 The incident surface IS can be aligned with lens 221 on the first optical axis O1, while the other surface (e.g., Figure 7 The exit surface ES of the reflective member 205 can be aligned with the image sensor 206 on the second optical axis O2. The first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2 can be aligned with the reflective surface of the reflective member 205 (e.g., Figure 7The first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2 intersect each other on the reflective surface RS in the image. In some embodiments, the first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2 may intersect each other substantially perpendicularly. However, various embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and the tilt angle of the optical axis O2 relative to the first optical axis O1 may be determined according to the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The specifications or shape of the electronic device 101 or camera module 200 may vary depending on the requirements.

[0092] According to various embodiments, the image sensor 206 may be disposed on the camera housing 201 (e.g., a first sidewall 213a of the sidewall 213 of the base member 201a) and aligned with the reflective member 205 in the direction of the second optical axis (O2). For example, the image sensor 206 may receive light refracted or reflected by the reflective member 205. In embodiments, the lens 221 may guide or focus light incident on the reflective member 205 from the outside, and the reflective member 205 refracts or reflects light incident through the lens 221 to be guided or focused onto the image sensor 206. In some embodiments, the image sensor 206 may be positioned facing the second coil 241b (or the second drive unit 204b), with at least a portion of the reflective member 205 inserted between the image sensor 206 and the second coil 241b. For example, by being positioned in a space substantially surrounded by the sidewall 213 of the base member 201a, the reflective member 205 can be configured to overlap or face one of the image sensor 206 or coils 241a, 241b and 241c (or drive unit 204) in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1.

[0093] According to various embodiments, light incident from the outside can be gradually focused onto the image sensor 206 as it passes through optical components such as lens 221 or reflector 205. In embodiments, the camera module 200 can acquire a greater amount of light when the optical component positioned closer to the subject or further away from the image sensor 206 has a larger effective diameter. For example, the optical component positioned closer to the image sensor 206 can have a smaller size. In some embodiments, the reflector 205 is less efficient than the lens 221 in practically focusing light while changing the direction of travel of the incident light. When the reflector 205 is the first optical component positioned on the subject side, the size or volume of the reflector 205 can be quite large to ensure that the camera module 200 acquires a sufficient amount of light. For example, by positioning the reflector 205 as the first optical component on the subject side, a folding optical system can be constructed, and design freedom in the arrangement direction of the lenses can be increased, but miniaturization may be difficult to achieve while ensuring stable optical performance (e.g., sufficient amount of light). As the size or volume of the reflective member 205 increases, a larger drive mechanism or force may be required for image stabilization operations achieved by driving the reflective member 205. In another embodiment, when the reflective member 205 is positioned between the arrangement of the lens 221 and the image sensor 206, the reflective member 205 can increase the back focal length of the lens 221 while having little impact on the amount of light acquired substantially by the camera module 200. For example, when the reflective member 205 is positioned between the arrangement of the lens 221 and the image sensor 206, the reflective member 205 and / or the camera module 200 can be miniaturized, and the telephoto performance of the camera module 200 can be improved. For example, in implementing a folding optical system, by positioning the reflective member 205 between the arrangement of the lens 221 and the image sensor 206, a telephoto lens with a magnification from X3 to X5 can be easily achieved while miniaturizing the camera module 200.

[0094] According to various embodiments, when the camera module 200 is mounted in a miniaturized electronic device and / or when an environment is provided in which the entire focal length or focus adjustment (or focus adjustment) operation of the camera module 200 can be performed, the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., a cylinder) may partially protrude outside the camera housing 201. In this arrangement, when the drive unit 204 is positioned to overlap with the cylinder 202b in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1, the drive unit 204 may partially protrude outside the camera housing 201. This results in a deterioration in the appearance of the camera module 200 or the electronic device. According to various embodiments of this disclosure, by positioning the drive unit 204 substantially overlapping the reflective member 205 in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1, focus adjustment operation or optical image stabilization operation can be stably achieved while the drive unit 204 is positioned without being exposed outside the camera housing 201.

[0095] Figure 5 This is a view showing the structure of the lens 221 and / or reflective member 205 disposed in the camera module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing a camera module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0096] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The barrel 202b can be configured to guide or focus light incident from the outside along the first optical axis O1, and the reflective member 205 can be disposed inside the camera housing 201 with its alignment with the barrel 202b (e.g., lens 221) along the first optical axis O1. The reflective member 205 can refract or reflect light incident through the lens 221 along the second optical axis O2, and the image sensor 206 can be disposed on the first sidewall 213a with its alignment with the reflective member 205 along the second optical axis O2. Therefore, the camera module 200 can receive external light along the first optical axis O1, and the externally incident light can be reflected by the reflective member 205 and guided to the image sensor 206. For example, the lens 221 is arranged along the first optical axis O1 to be aligned with the reflective member 205, and the image sensor 206 (e.g., sensor element 261) can be configured to face the reflective member 205 along the second optical axis O2.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the flexible printed circuit board 249 has third and fourth sidewalls (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 3 The flexible printed circuit board 249 is substantially hidden on the third sidewall 213c and the fourth sidewall 213d of the first sidewall 213a, and the opposite ends of the flexible printed circuit board 249 may be exposed at the edge of the first sidewall 213a. For example, the opposite ends of the flexible printed circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the image sensor 206. Although not shown, the flexible printed circuit board 249 may be at least partially hidden on the second sidewall 213b by the cover member 201b, and in some embodiments, a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 249 may be exposed to the outside of the cover member 201b.

[0098] Figure 7 It shows along Figure 5 The first cross-sectional view of the camera module 200 cut by line A-A'. Figure 8 It shows along Figure 5 The second cross-sectional view of the camera module 200 cut by line B-B'.

[0099] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8The camera module 200 or barrel structure 202 may include multiple lenses 221, and the number or specifications of the lenses 221 may be combined differently depending on the design requirements of the camera module 200. In an embodiment, the reflective member 205 may include an incident surface IS aligned with the lens 221 in the first optical axis O1 direction, an exit surface aligned with the image sensor 206 in the second optical axis O2 direction, and a reflective surface RS configured to refract or reflect light incident in the first optical axis O1 direction in the second optical axis O2 direction. In some embodiments, the camera module 200 may include an infrared cutoff filter 263 and / or additional lenses 221a disposed between the reflective member 205 and the image sensor 206. The infrared cutoff filter 263 may be configured to block light in wavelength bands (e.g., the infrared band) that are invisible to the naked eye but detectable by the image sensor 206. Additional lenses 221a may be optionally provided to meet the optical design specifications required by the camera module 200.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the reflective member 205 may be at least partially disposed between the image sensor 206 and the second driving unit 204b and / or between the first driving unit 204a and the third driving unit 204c. The first coil 241a of the first driving unit 204a may be disposed on the camera housing 201 (e.g., base member 201a), and the first magnet 243a of the first driving unit 204a may be disposed on the first guide member 203a or the cylindrical structure 202 (e.g., cylindrical base 202a). When an electrical signal is applied to the first driving unit 204a, the electric field of the first coil 241a and the magnetic field of the first magnet 243a interact to generate a driving force (e.g., shear stress acting in the direction of the first optical axis O1), and the first guide member 203a may move or reciprocate in the direction of the first optical axis O1 while being guided by the first guide ball 291.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the second drive unit 204b can be configured to face the image sensor 206, with at least a portion of the reflective member 205 inserted between the second drive unit 204b and the image sensor 206, and the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b can be configured to directly face each other in the first direction D1 or the second optical axis O2. For example, the first direction D1 and the second optical axis O2 can be substantially parallel to each other. In embodiments, when an electrical signal is applied to the second coil 241b, the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b can generate an attractive or repulsive force, and the second guide member 203b can move or reciprocate together with the cylindrical structure 202 in the first direction D1 by the driving force (e.g., attractive or repulsive force) generated by the second coil 241b and the second magnet 243b. The third drive unit 204c can be similar to the second drive unit 204b in terms of its construction for generating the driving force, but can differ from the second drive unit 204b in terms of its arrangement or alignment direction. For example, the third coil 241c and the third magnet 243c can be positioned facing each other in the second direction D2 or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second optical axis O2, and the cylindrical structure 202 can move or reciprocate relative to the second guide member 203b in the second direction D2 according to the operation of the third drive unit 204c.

[0102] Reference Figures 14 to 17 The first optical axis O1 can be substantially parallel to Figures 14 to 17 The Z-axis direction is defined in the description of electronic devices 400 and 500, and the second optical axis O2, first direction D1, and / or second direction D2 may be substantially parallel to the XY plane defined in the description of the electronic devices. However, this alignment direction is illustrative for ease of design, manufacture, and / or assembly of electronic devices 400 or 500 and camera module 200, and it should be noted that various embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to this description. For example, depending on the shape or appearance of the actual electronic device or the gripping habits of the user using the electronic device, the first optical axis O1 may be substantially parallel to the X-axis or Y-axis, and the second optical axis O2, first direction D1, and / or second direction D2 may be substantially parallel to the YZ plane or XZ plane. In another embodiment, the first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2 may be configured to be tilted relative to each other at a non-perpendicular angle, and the shape of the reflective member 205 and the arrangement of the lens 221 or image sensor 205 may vary depending on the relative positional relationship between the first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2. The relative arrangement of the first optical axis O1 and the second optical axis O2 relative to each other can be selected to accommodate the actual size or shape of the electronic device or camera module 200.

[0103] Figure 9 This illustrates a camera module 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 8An exploded stereoscopic view of another example of camera module 180 or 200 in the image. Figure 10 This is a view showing the structure in which the reflective member 205 and / or image sensor 206 are disposed in the camera module 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing another example of a camera module 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 12 By cutting Figure 11 The first cross-sectional view obtained by the camera module 300. Figure 13 By cutting Figure 11 The second cross-sectional view obtained by the camera module 300.

[0104] Figures 9 to 13 The camera module 300 shown can be constructed similarly to the retainer 359. Figures 2 to 8 The camera module 200 shown is different, wherein the retainer 359 is provided as a structure for housing the reflective member 205 in the camera housing 201. In describing this embodiment, components that can be readily understood from the preceding embodiments may be indicated by the same reference numerals, or the reference numerals for such components may be omitted, and their detailed descriptions may also be omitted.

[0105] Reference Figures 9 to 13 The camera module 300 may include a camera housing 201, a cylindrical structure 202, a guide unit 203, a drive unit 204, a reflective member 205, and / or an image sensor 206. The cylindrical structure 202 can receive driving force from the drive unit 204 and can reciprocate linearly on the camera housing 201 in the direction of a first optical axis O1 or in at least two directions D1 and D2 intersecting the first optical axis O1. According to an embodiment, the guide unit 203 can move back and forth along the direction of the first optical axis O1 by the driving force of the drive unit 204, and can guide the cylindrical structure 202 to reciprocate along at least two directions D1 and D2 intersecting the first optical axis O1 on the camera housing 201.

[0106] According to various embodiments, the reflective member 205 can be disposed on the camera housing 201 together with the image sensor 206 via a retainer 359. For example, the reflective member 205 can be disposed substantially inside the camera housing 201 via the retainer 359 and can be aligned with the barrel structure 202 or the lens 221 along the first optical axis O1. In embodiments, the reflective member 205 can be configured to at least partially face the drive unit 204 or the image sensor 206 in a direction intersecting the first optical axis O1. For example, the reflective member 205 can be at least partially disposed between the second coil 241b of the drive unit 204 and the image sensor 206 and / or between the first coil 241a and the third coil 241c of the drive unit 204. In another embodiment, the reflective member 205 can be at least partially disposed between the second magnet 243b of the drive unit 204 and the image sensor 206 and / or between the first magnet 243a and the third magnet 243c of the drive unit 204.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the image sensor 206 may be disposed on the camera housing 201 together with the reflective member 205 via a retainer 359. For example, the image sensor 206 may be disposed substantially together with the reflective member 205 in the retainer 359, and the retainer 359 may be coupled through a first sidewall 213a of the camera housing 201 (e.g., base member 201a). According to embodiments, the retainer 259 may include a first retainer portion 359a having a flat plate shape disposed on the first sidewall 213a, and a second retainer portion 359b extending from the first retainer portion 359a to be disposed within the base member 201a. For example, the image sensor 206 may be disposed on the first retainer portion 359a, and the reflective member 205 may be disposed on the second retainer portion 359b. In some embodiments, the second retainer portion 359b may provide a path or space for light, at least partially refracted or reflected by the reflective member 205, to travel.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the image sensor 206 may further include a second flexible printed circuit board 367 extending from one side. The second flexible printed circuit board 367 may include a connector 369 disposed at one end and may be electrically coupled or mechanically coupled to the main circuit board of an electronic device (e.g., [missing information]). Figure 16 (Printed circuit board 540 in the circuit). In another embodiment, a second flexible printed circuit board 367 may provide wiring for transmitting power or control signals between the flexible printed circuit board 249, on which coils 241a, 241b, and 241c are disposed, and the main circuit board. In another embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 367 may be substantially part of the flexible printed circuit board 249.

[0109] In the following detailed description, the longitudinal direction, width direction, and / or thickness direction of the electronic device may be referred to, wherein the longitudinal direction may be referred to as the "Y-axis direction," the width direction may be referred to as the "X-axis direction," and / or the thickness direction may be referred to as the "Z-axis direction." In some embodiments, the terms "negative / positive (- / +)" may be used in conjunction with the Cartesian coordinate system shown in the figures, relating to the orientation of a component. For example, the front surface of the electronic device or housing may be referred to as the "surface facing the +Z direction," while the rear surface may be defined as the "surface facing the -Z direction." In some embodiments, the side surfaces of the electronic device or housing may include regions facing the +X direction, regions facing the +Y direction, regions facing the -X direction, and / or regions facing the -Y direction. In another embodiment, the "X-axis direction" may include both the "-X direction" and the "+X direction." In some embodiments, it may be used in conjunction with Figures 14 to 17 The Cartesian coordinate system is used to describe the first optical axis, second optical axis, first direction, or second direction of the camera module described above. Note that for the sake of brevity and / or to aid in understanding the various embodiments of this disclosure, these are illustrative based on the Cartesian coordinate system shown in the accompanying drawings, and the description of these directions or components does not limit the various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0110] Figure 14 This illustrates various embodiments of the present disclosure, including a camera module (e.g., Figures 1 to 13 A perspective view of the front surface of the electronic device 400 of the camera modules 180, 200 and 300. Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 A perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device 400 shown in the figure.

[0111] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 15 The electronic device 400 according to an embodiment may include a housing 410, the housing including a first surface (or front surface) 410A, a second surface (or rear surface) 410B, and a side surface 410C surrounding the space between the first surface 410A and the second surface 410B. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing 410 may refer to... Figure 14 First surface 410A, Figure 15 The second surface 410B and Figure 14The structure of some of the side surfaces 410C. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface 410A may be configured with a substantially transparent front surface plate 402 (e.g., a glass or polymer plate including various coatings). The second surface 410B may be configured as a substantially opaque rear surface plate 411. The rear surface plate 411 may be made of materials such as coated or colored glass, ceramics, polymers, metals (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or combinations of two or more of these materials. The side surfaces 410C may be configured as a side surface structure 418 that is coupled to the front surface plate 402 and the rear surface plate 411 and includes metals and / or polymers. In some embodiments, the rear surface plate 411 and the side surface structure 418 are integrally constructed with each other and may include the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0112] Although not shown, the front surface panel 402 may include a region that extends seamlessly from at least a portion of its edge toward the rear surface panel 411. In some embodiments, the front surface panel 402 (or rear surface panel 411) may include only one region of such a region that is provided at one edge of the first surface 410A with the front surface panel 402 (or rear surface panel 411) curving and extending toward the rear surface panel 411 (or front surface panel 402). According to embodiments, the front surface panel 402 or the rear surface panel 411 may have a substantially flat plate shape, and in this case, the curved and extended region may not be included. When the curved and extended region is included, the thickness of the electronic device 400 in the portion including the curved and extended region may be less than the thickness of the other portions.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 may include at least one of the following: a display 401, audio modules 403, 407 and 414, sensor modules 404 and 419, camera modules 405, 412 and 413, a key input device 417, a light-emitting element 406, and connector holes 408 and 409. In some embodiments, at least one component (e.g., the key input device 417 or the light-emitting element 406) may be omitted from the electronic device 400, or other components may be additionally included.

[0114] Display 401 may be exposed by, for example, a substantial portion of front surface panel 402. In some embodiments, at least a portion of display 401 may be exposed by the front surface panel 402 forming the first surface 410A or by a portion of the side surface 410C. In some embodiments, the edges of display 401 may be configured to have substantially the same shape as the periphery of the adjacent front surface panel 402. In another embodiment (not shown), the distance between the periphery of display 401 and the periphery of front surface panel 402 may be substantially constant in order to increase the exposed area of ​​display 401.

[0115] In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening may be provided in a portion of the screen display area of ​​display 401, and may include one or more of an audio module 414, a sensor module 404, a camera module 405, and a light-emitting element 406 aligned with the recess or opening. In another embodiment (not shown), the rear surface of the screen display area of ​​display 401 may include at least one of an audio module 414, a sensor module 404, a camera module 405, a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light-emitting element 406. In another embodiment (not shown), display 401 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to: touch-sensitive circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer configured to detect an electromagnetic field type stylus. In some embodiments, when the current surface panel 402 (or the rear surface panel 411) includes a region that bends and extends toward the rear surface panel 411 (or the front surface panel 402), at least some of the sensor modules 404 and 419 and / or at least some of the key input devices 417 may be disposed in the bending and extending region.

[0116] Audio modules 403, 407, and 414 may include a microphone hole 403 and speaker holes 407 and 414. Microphone hole 403 may include a microphone disposed therein for receiving external sound, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be disposed therein to detect the direction of sound. Speaker hole 407 or 414 may include an external speaker hole 407 and a call receiver hole 414. In some embodiments, speaker holes 407 and 414 and microphone hole 403 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be included without speaker holes 407 and 414.

[0117] Sensor modules 404 and 419 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of the electronic device 400. Sensor modules 404 and 419 may include, for example, a first sensor module 410A (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface 410A of the housing 410, and / or a third sensor module 419 and / or a fourth sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface 410B of the housing 410. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed not only on the first surface 410A of the housing 410 (e.g., a display 401), but also on the second surface 410B or side surface 410C of the housing 410. The electronic device 400 may also include at least one of the following: for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0118] Camera modules 405, 412, and 413 may include a first camera device 405 (e.g., an under-display camera (UDC)) disposed on a first surface 410A of the electronic device 400, and a second camera device 412 and / or a flash 413 disposed on a second surface 410B of the electronic device 400. Camera devices 405 and 412 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash 413 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, four or more lenses (e.g., an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 400. For example, Figure 15 At least one camera module indicated by “412” may include Figures 2 to 13 The camera module 200 or 300. In some embodiments, the flash 413 can emit infrared light, and the infrared light emitted by the flash 413 and reflected by the subject can be received by the third sensor module 419. Electronic device 400 or processor of electronic device 400 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the middle can detect the depth information of the subject based on the time point when it receives infrared light from the third sensor module 419.

[0119] Key input device 417 may be disposed on side surface 410C of housing 410. In another embodiment, electronic device 400 may not include some or all of the key input devices 417 mentioned above, and the key input devices 417 not included in electronic device 400 may be implemented on display 401 in another form such as soft keys. In some embodiments, key input device may include a sensor module disposed on second surface 410B of housing 410.

[0120] The light-emitting element 406 may, for example, be disposed on a first surface 410A of the housing 410. The light-emitting element 406 may provide, for example, information about the state of the electronic device 400 in an optical form. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element 406 may provide a light source interlocked with the operation of, for example, a camera module 405. The light-emitting element 406 may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0121] Connector holes 408 and 409 may include: a first connector hole 408 capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting power and / or data to / receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device; and / or a second connector hole 409 capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a headphone jack) for transmitting audio signals to / receiving audio signals from an external electronic device.

[0122] Figure 16 It shows Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of the front surface of the electronic device 500 shown in the figure. Figure 17 It shows Figure 14 An exploded perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device 500 shown in the figure.

[0123] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 Electronic device 500 (e.g., Figure 1 , Figure 14 or Figure 15 The electronic device 101 or 400 may include a side surface structure 510, a first support member 511 (e.g., a bracket), and a front surface plate 520 (e.g., Figure 14 The front panel 402), display 530 (e.g., Figure 14 The display 401), printed circuit board (or substrate assembly) 540, battery 550, second support member 560 (e.g., rear housing), antenna, camera assembly 507, and rear surface panel 580 (e.g., Figure 15 (The rear surface panel 411 in the middle). In some embodiments, in the electronic device 500, at least one component (e.g., the first support member 511 or the second support member 560) may be omitted, or other components may be additionally included. At least one component of the electronic device 500 may be with Figure 14 or Figure 15 At least one component of the electronic device 400 is the same as or similar to that of the other component, and its redundant description will be omitted below.

[0124] The first support member 511 may be disposed inside the electronic device 500 and may be connected to or integrally constructed with the side surface structure 510. The first support member 511 may be made of, for example, metallic and / or non-metallic (e.g., polymer) materials. At least a portion of the side surface structure 510 or the first support member 511 may function as an antenna when that portion at least partially comprises metallic material. A display 530 may be coupled to one surface of the first support member 511, and a printed circuit board 540 may be coupled to the other surface of the first support member 511. A processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the memory (e.g., Figure 1 The memory 134 in the memory and / or the interface (e.g., Figure 1 Interface 177 can be mounted on printed circuit board 540. The processor may include at least one of the following: for example, a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the first support member 511 and the side surface structure 510 may be combined to be referred to as a front shell or housing 501. According to embodiments, housing 501 can generally be understood as a structure for housing, protecting, or accommodating a printed circuit board 540 or a battery 550. In another embodiment, it is understood that housing 501 includes structures that a user can visually or tactilely identify based on the appearance of the electronic device 500, such as the side surface structure 510, the front surface panel 520, and / or the rear surface panel 580. In another embodiment, "front surface or rear surface of housing 501" can be understood as... Figure 14 The first surface 410A or Figure 15 The second surface 410B. In some embodiments, the first support member 511 may be disposed on the front surface plate 520 (e.g., Figure 14 The first surface 410A) and the rear surface plate 580 (e.g., Figure 15 Between the second surface 410B, and can be used as a structure on which electrical / electronic components such as printed circuit board 540 or camera assembly 507 can be mounted.

[0126] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0127] The interface may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface can, for example, electrically or physically connect an electronic device to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0128] The second support member 560 may include, for example, an upper support member 560a and a lower support member 560b. In an embodiment, the upper support member 560a may be configured to surround the printed circuit board 540 together with a portion of the first support member 511. Circuit devices implemented in the form of integrated circuit chips or various electrical / electronic components (e.g., processors, communication modules, or memory) may be disposed on the printed circuit board 540, and in some embodiments, the printed circuit board 540 may be provided with an electromagnetic shielding environment from the upper support member 560a. In another embodiment, the lower support member 560b may be used as a structure on which electrical / electronic components such as speaker modules and interfaces (e.g., USB connectors, SD card / MMC connectors, or audio connectors) may be disposed. In some embodiments, electrical / electronic components such as speaker modules and interfaces (e.g., USB connectors, SD card / MMC connectors, or audio connectors) may be disposed on an additional printed circuit board (not shown). In this case, the lower support member 560b may be configured to wrap around the additional printed circuit board together with other portions of the first support member 511. The additional printed circuit board (not shown) or the speaker module or interface disposed on the lower support member 560b may be... Figure 14 The audio module 407 or connector holes 408 and 409 are correspondingly provided.

[0129] Battery 550 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of electronic device 500, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of battery 550 may be disposed on a plane substantially the same as, for example, a printed circuit board 540. Battery 550 may be integrally disposed within electronic device 500 or may be detachably disposed on electronic device 500.

[0130] Although not shown, the antenna may include a conductor pattern implemented on the surface of the second support member 560 using, for example, a laser direct structuring method. In some embodiments, the antenna may include a printed circuit pattern disposed on the surface of a thin film, and the thin-film antenna may be disposed between the rear surface panel 580 and the battery 550. The antenna may include, for example, a near-field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetically secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may perform short-range communication with, for example, an external device, or may wirelessly transmit power required for charging to / receive power required for charging from an external device. In another embodiment, another antenna structure may be provided by a portion of the first support member 511 and / or the side surface structure 510, or a combination thereof.

[0131] Camera component 507 may include at least one camera module, for example, Figures 1 to 15 The camera module 507 is at least one of camera modules 180, 200, 300, 405, and 412. Inside the electronic device 500, the camera assembly 507 can receive at least some of the light incident through optical apertures or camera windows 512, 513, and 519. In some embodiments, the camera assembly 507 may be disposed on a first support member 511 adjacent to the printed circuit board 540. In embodiments, the camera module of the camera assembly 507 may generally be aligned with one of the camera windows 512, 513, and 519 and may be at least partially enclosed by a second support member 560 (e.g., upper support member 560a).

[0132] According to various embodiments, camera assembly 507 may include Figures 2 to 13 One of the camera modules 200 and 300, and as Figures 2 to 13 The camera module 200 and 300, which is one of the camera modules 200 and 300 and is disposed in the camera assembly 507, can have higher telephoto performance compared to the other camera modules in the camera assembly 507. Figures 2 to 13 One of the camera modules 200 and 300 and the camera module disposed in the camera assembly 507 may have a first optical axis substantially parallel to the Z-axis direction, and refer to Figures 2 to 13 The described "plane intersecting the first optical axis" can be substantially parallel to the XY plane. However, the various embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and can be designed in various ways. Figures 14 to 17 Cartesian coordinate system and Figures 2 to 13 The relative positions and tilt of the first optical axis, the second optical axis, the first direction and / or the second direction.

[0133] Figure 18 This illustrates a camera module 680 according to various embodiments (e.g., Figure 1 The block diagram of the camera module 180 is shown in Figure 600. (Refer to...) Figure 18 Camera module 680 may include lens assembly 610, flash 620, image sensor 630, image stabilizer 640, memory 650 (e.g., buffer memory), or image signal processor 660. In embodiments, lens assembly 610 may include image sensor 630. Lens assembly 610 may capture light emitted or reflected from an object whose image is to be captured. Lens assembly 610 may include one or more lenses. According to embodiments, camera module 680 may include multiple lens assemblies 610. In this case, camera module 680 may form, for example, a dual-camera, 360-degree camera, or spherical camera. Some of the multiple lens assemblies 610 may have the same lens properties (e.g., angle of view, focal length, autofocus, F-number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have one or more lens properties different from those of the other lens assemblies. Lens assembly 610 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0134] Flash 620 can emit light to enhance light reflected from an object. According to embodiments, flash 620 may include one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (e.g., red-green-blue (RGB) LEDs, white LEDs, infrared (IR) LEDs, or ultraviolet (UV) LEDs) or xenon lamps. Image sensor 630 can acquire an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from the object and transmitted through lens assembly 610 into an electrical signal. According to embodiments, image sensor 630 may include one image sensor selected from a plurality of image sensors with different properties (e.g., an RGB sensor, a black-and-white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor), a plurality of image sensors having the same properties, or a plurality of image sensors with different properties. Each image sensor included in image sensor 630 may be implemented using, for example, a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0135] Image stabilizer 640 can move image sensor 630 or at least one lens included in lens assembly 610 in a specific direction, or control the operable properties of image sensor 630 (e.g., adjust readout timing) in response to movement of camera module 680 or electronics 601 including camera module 680. This allows compensation for at least a portion of the negative effects (e.g., image blur) caused by movement of the image being captured. According to embodiments, image stabilizer 640 can use a gyroscope sensor (not shown) or accelerometer sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside camera module 680 to sense camera module 680 or electronics (e.g., Figure 1The movement of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 640 can be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. The memory 650 can at least temporarily store at least a portion of the images acquired via the image sensor 630 for subsequent image processing tasks. For example, if multiple images are captured quickly or if image capture is delayed due to shutter lag, the acquired raw images (e.g., Bayer pattern images, high-resolution images) can be stored in the memory 650 and can be moved via... Figure 1 The display module 160 is used to preview its corresponding copy image (e.g., a low-resolution image). Then, if specified conditions are met (e.g., by user input or system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in memory 650 can be acquired and processed by, for example, image signal processor 660. According to embodiments, memory 650 can be configured as a memory (e.g., ... Figure 1 At least a portion of the memory 130, or the memory 650 may be configured as a separate memory that operates independently of the memory 130.

[0136] Image signal processor 660 can perform one or more image processing operations on an image acquired via image sensor 630 or an image stored in memory 650. The one or more image processing operations may include, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image compositing, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening). Additionally or optionally, image signal processor 660 can perform control (e.g., exposure time control or readout timing control) on at least one component included in camera module 680 (e.g., image sensor 630). The image processed by image signal processor 660 can be stored back in memory 650 for further processing, or the image can be provided to external components outside camera module 680 (e.g., [missing information]). Figure 1 (The memory 130, display module 160, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). According to an embodiment, the image signal processor 660 may be configured as a processor (e.g., Figure 1 The image signal processor 660 can be configured as a separate processor, operating independently of the processor 120, or at least a portion thereof. If the image signal processor 660 is configured as a separate processor from the processor 120, at least one image processed by the image signal processor 660 can be displayed by the processor 120 via the display module 160 as is, or the at least one image can be displayed after further processing.

[0137] According to an embodiment, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1The electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 680 with different attributes or functions. In this case, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 680 may form, for example, a wide-angle camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 680 may form a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules may form, for example, a front-facing camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules may form a rear-facing camera.

[0138] According to various embodiments, camera module 680 may include Figures 1 to 17 At least some of camera modules 180, 200, 300, 405, 412, and 507. For example, lens assembly 610 may include... Figure 2 or Figure 9 The cylindrical structure 202 or lens 221, and the image sensor 630 may include Figure 2 or Figure 9 Image sensor 206 in the image sensor.

[0139] As described above, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, a camera module (e.g., Figures 1 to 15 Camera modules 180, 200, 300, 405, 412, or 413 in the image) and / or electronic devices including the camera module (e.g., Figure 1 or Figures 14 to 17 The electronic device 101, 400, or 500 in the image may include: a camera housing (e.g., Figure 2 Camera housing 201 in the middle); cylindrical structure (e.g., Figure 2 In the cylindrical structure 202), the cylindrical structure includes a first optical axis (e.g., Figure 2 At least one lens aligned with the first optical axis O1 in the direction of (e.g., Figure 2 Lens 221), the cylindrical structure is at least partially housed in the camera housing; guide unit (e.g., Figure 2 The guide unit 203 is at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured such that the guide tube structure reciprocates along the first optical axis or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; the drive unit (e.g., Figure 2 The driving unit 204 in the middle includes at least one coil (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of coils 241a, 241b and 241c) and at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of magnets 243a, 243b, and 243c, wherein the at least one magnet is configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflective member (e.g., Figure 2The reflective member 205 is at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to be aligned with a second optical axis (e.g., intersecting the first optical axis) that intersects the first optical axis. Figure 2 Light incident through at least one lens is refracted or reflected in the direction of the second optical axis O2; and image sensors (e.g., Figure 2 The image sensor 206 is mounted on the camera housing, aligned with the reflective member along the second optical axis, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflective member. The at least one coil or the at least one magnet may be positioned at least partially facing the reflective member along a direction intersecting the first optical axis.

[0140] According to various embodiments, the driving unit may include: a first coil (e.g., Figure 2 The first coil 241a), the first coil is provided as one of at least one coil and is disposed on the camera housing; the first magnet (e.g., Figure 2 The first magnet 243a is provided as one of at least one magnet and is disposed on the guiding unit; at least one second coil (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of the second coils 241b and 241c in the configuration, said at least one second coil is provided as another coil of at least one coil and is disposed on the camera housing or guide unit; and at least one second magnet (e.g., Figure 2 The at least one of the second magnets 243b and 243c is provided as another magnet among at least one magnet and is disposed on the cylindrical structure. The driving unit can be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the guiding unit in the direction of the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in a plane intersecting the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the at least one second coil.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the reflective member may be disposed at least partially between the first coil and at least one second coil, or it may be disposed between the image sensor and at least one second coil.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the guiding unit may include: a first guiding member (e.g., Figure 2 The first guide member 203a is housed in the camera housing and configured to reciprocate relative to the camera housing along a first optical axis; and the second guide member (e.g., Figure 2The second guide member 203b is disposed on the first guide member and configured to be positioned relative to the first guide member along a first direction in a plane intersecting the first optical axis (e.g., ...). Figures 2 to 4 The cylindrical structure can be disposed on the second guide member and can be configured to reciprocate in a second direction (e.g., D1) relative to the second guide member in a plane intersecting the first optical axis along a second direction intersecting the first direction. Figures 2 to 4 The second direction D2) reciprocating motion.

[0143] According to various embodiments, the drive unit may include: a first coil, provided as one of the at least one coil and disposed on the camera housing; a first magnet, provided as one of the at least one magnet and disposed on the first guide member; a pair of second coils, each of the pair of second coils being provided as one of the at least one coil, the pair of second coils disposed on the camera housing; and a pair of second magnets, each of the pair of second magnets being provided as one of the at least one magnet, the pair of second magnets disposed on the cylindrical structure. The drive unit may be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the first guide member in a first optical axis direction based on an electrical signal applied to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in the first direction or the second direction based on an electrical signal applied to at least one of the second coils.

[0144] According to various embodiments, the reflective member may be disposed at least partially between one of the second coils of the first coil and the second coil, or it may be disposed between the image sensor and the other second coil of the second coil.

[0145] According to various embodiments, the camera housing may include: a base member (e.g., Figure 2 The base member 201a in the middle includes a bottom surface (e.g., Figure 2 The bottom surface 211a) and multiple sidewalls extending from the bottom surface (e.g., Figure 2 The side walls 213a, 213b, 213c and 213s in the middle; and the cover members (e.g., Figure 2 The cover member 201b is connected in such a way that it encloses at least a portion of the base member. The cover member may be configured to provide an electromagnetic shielding structure.

[0146] According to various embodiments, the reflective member may be disposed at least partially between the bottom surface and the cylindrical structure.

[0147] According to various embodiments, the above-described camera module and / or electronic device including the camera module may further include: a retainer (e.g., Figure 2 The retainer 259 is configured to be disposed at least partially inside the base member via the bottom surface, and the reflective member can be housed inside the base member or camera housing while being disposed in the retainer.

[0148] According to various embodiments, the image sensor can be disposed on one of a plurality of sidewalls (e.g., Figure 2 On the first sidewall 213a).

[0149] According to various embodiments, the above-described camera module and / or electronic device including the camera module may further include: a retainer (e.g., Figure 9 (The retainer 359 in the middle), the retainer is configured to pass through at least one of a plurality of sidewalls (e.g., Figure 2 The first sidewall 213a) is at least partially disposed inside the base member, and the reflective member of the image sensor can be disposed in the base member or the camera housing while being disposed in the holder.

[0150] According to various embodiments, the driving unit may include: a first coil, which is provided as one of the at least one coil and disposed on one of the plurality of sidewalls; a second coil (e.g., Figure 2 The second coil (one of the second coils 241b and 241c) is provided as another coil of the at least one coil and is disposed on another sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls facing the first coil, while at least a portion of the reflective member is inserted between the second coil and the first coil; and a third coil (e.g., Figure 2 The third coil is provided as another of the at least one coil and is disposed on another of the plurality of sidewalls to face the image sensor, while at least a portion of the reflective member is inserted between the third coil and the image sensor.

[0151] According to various embodiments, the drive unit can be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the guide unit in the direction of the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in a plane intersecting the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to at least one of the second coil and the third coil.

[0152] According to various embodiments, the camera module and / or electronic device including the camera module may further include: an infrared cutoff filter (e.g., Figure 7 or Figure 8 The infrared cutoff filter 263 is disposed between the reflective component and the image sensor.

[0153] According to various embodiments, the camera module and / or electronic device including the camera module may further include: at least one other lens (e.g., Figure 7 or Figure 8 The lens indicated by “221a”), the at least one other lens is disposed between the reflective member and the image sensor.

[0154] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., according to various embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 1 , Figures 14 to 17 The electronic device 101, 400, or 500 in the middle may include a processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the middle) and the camera module (e.g., Figures 1 to 15 The camera module is specified as 180, 200, 300, 405, 412, or 413. The camera module may include: a camera housing (e.g., ...). Figure 2 Camera housing 201 in the middle); cylindrical structure (e.g., Figure 2 In the cylindrical structure 202), the cylindrical structure includes a first optical axis (e.g., Figure 2 At least one lens aligned with the first optical axis O1 in the direction of (e.g., Figure 2 Lens 221), the cylindrical structure is at least partially housed in the camera housing; guide unit (e.g., Figure 2 The guide unit 203 is at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to reciprocate along the first optical axis or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; the drive unit (e.g., Figure 2 The driving unit 204 in the middle includes at least one coil (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of coils 241a, 241b and 241c) and at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 2 Magnets 243a, 243b, and 243c in the image), the at least one magnet is configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflective member (e.g., Figure 2 The reflective member 205 is at least partially housed in the camera housing, wherein the reflective member is at least partially facing the at least one coil or the at least one magnet in a direction intersecting the first optical axis, and the reflective member is configured to be aligned with a second optical axis (e.g., intersecting the first optical axis) that intersects the first optical axis. Figure 2Light incident through the at least one lens is refracted or reflected in the direction of the second optical axis O2; and the image sensor (e.g., Figure 2 The image sensor 206 is mounted on the camera housing, aligned with a reflective member along a second optical axis, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflective member. The processor can be configured to: apply an electrical signal to the at least one coil to cause the guide unit and the cylindrical structure to reciprocate along the first optical axis, or to cause the cylindrical structure to reciprocate relative to the guide unit in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; and acquire an image of the subject based on the light received by the image sensor.

[0155] According to various embodiments, the processor can be configured to adjust the focal length or focus of the camera module by reciprocating the cylindrical structure in the direction of the first optical axis.

[0156] According to various embodiments, the guiding unit may include: a first guiding member (e.g., Figure 2 The first guide member 203a is housed in the camera housing and configured to reciprocate relative to the camera housing along a first optical axis; and the second guide member (e.g., Figure 2 The second guide member 203b is disposed on the first guide member and configured to be positioned relative to the first guide member along a first direction in a plane intersecting the first optical axis (e.g., ...). Figures 2 to 4 The cylindrical structure can be disposed on the second guide member and can be configured to reciprocate in a second direction (e.g., D1) relative to the second guide member in a plane intersecting the first optical axis along a second direction intersecting the first direction. Figures 2 to 4 The second direction D2) reciprocating motion.

[0157] According to various embodiments, the driving unit may include: a first coil (e.g., Figure 2 The first coil 241a is provided as one of at least one coil and is disposed on the camera housing; the first magnet (e.g., Figure 2 The first magnet 243a is provided as one of at least one magnet and is disposed on the first guide member; a pair of second coils (e.g., Figure 2 The pair of second coils 241b and 241c are provided as one of the at least one coils, and the pair of second coils are disposed on the camera housing; and a pair of second magnets (e.g., Figure 2The second magnets 243b and 243c are provided as another magnet of at least one magnet, and the pair of second magnets are disposed on the cylindrical structure. The processor can be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the first guide member in the first optical axis direction by applying an electrical signal to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in the first direction or the second direction by applying an electrical signal to at least one of the second coils.

[0158] According to various embodiments, the reflective member may be disposed at least partially between one of the second coils of the first coil and the second coil, or it may be disposed between the image sensor and the other second coil of the second coil.

[0159] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a camera module (e.g., Figures 1 to 15 Camera modules 180, 200, 300, 405, 412, or 413 in the image) and / or electronic devices including the camera module (e.g., Figure 1 or Figures 14 to 17 The electronic device 101, 400, or 500 in the image may include: a camera housing (e.g., Figure 2 Camera housing 201 in the middle); cylindrical structure (e.g., Figure 2 In the cylindrical structure 202), the cylindrical structure includes a first optical axis (e.g., Figure 2 At least one lens aligned with the first optical axis O1 in the direction of (e.g., Figure 2 Lens 221), the cylindrical structure is at least partially housed in the camera housing; guide unit (e.g., Figure 2 The guide unit 203 is at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to reciprocate along the first optical axis or in a plane intersecting the first optical axis; the drive unit (e.g., Figure 2 The driving unit 204 in the middle includes at least one coil (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of coils 241a, 241b and 241c) and at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 2 Magnets 243a, 243b, and 243c in the image), the at least one magnet is configured to at least partially face the at least one coil in a direction intersecting the first optical axis; a reflective member (e.g., Figure 2 The reflective element 205 is at least partially housed in the camera housing and configured to refract or reflect light incident through at least one lens in a second optical axis direction intersecting the first optical axis; and the image sensor (e.g., Figure 2The image sensor 206 is mounted on the camera housing, aligned with the reflective member along the second optical axis, and configured to receive light refracted or reflected by the reflective member. The driving unit may include: a first coil (e.g., Figure 2 The first coil 241a is provided as one of at least one coil and is disposed on the camera housing; the first magnet (e.g., Figure 2 The first magnet 243a is provided as one of at least one magnet and is disposed on the guiding unit; at least one second coil (e.g., Figure 2 At least one of the second coils 241b and 241c in the configuration, said at least one second coil is provided as another coil of at least one coil and is disposed on the camera housing or guide unit; and at least one second coil (e.g., Figure 2 The at least one of the second magnets 243b and 243c is provided as another magnet among at least one magnet and disposed on the cylindrical structure. The driving unit can be configured to: generate a driving force for reciprocating the guiding unit in the direction of the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the first coil; and generate a driving force for reciprocating the cylindrical structure in a plane intersecting the first optical axis based on an electrical signal applied to the at least one second coil. The cylindrical structure can be constructed to reciprocate in the direction of the first optical axis together with the guiding unit or to reciprocate in a plane intersecting the first optical axis under the guidance of the guiding unit, and the reflecting member can be at least partially disposed between the first coil and the at least one second coil, or can be disposed between the image sensor and the at least one second coil.

[0160] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to various embodiments as examples, it should be understood that these embodiments are intended to be exemplary and not to limit the disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the full scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera module, the camera module comprising: Camera housing; A cylindrical structure comprising at least one lens aligned along a first optical axis, and the cylindrical structure being at least partially housed within the camera housing; A first guide member is housed in the camera housing and configured to reciprocate relative to the camera housing along the first optical axis direction; A second guide member is disposed on the first guide member and is configured to reciprocate relative to the first guide member in a first direction within a plane intersecting the first optical axis direction; Image sensor; A first driving unit, the first driving unit includes a first coil and a first magnet configured to face the first coil; The second driving unit includes a second coil and a second magnet positioned facing the second coil. The third driving unit includes a third coil and a third magnet positioned facing the third coil; as well as A reflective member comprising a prism, the reflective member being at least partially disposed between the first driving unit and the third driving unit in a second direction different from the first direction, the second direction intersecting the first optical axis direction, and the reflective member being at least partially disposed facing the second driving unit in the first direction, and the reflective member being configured to refract or reflect light incident through the at least one lens toward the image sensor.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The first magnet is movable according to the movement of the first guide member, and the second magnet is movable according to the movement of the second guide member.

3. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The prism includes: A first optical surface, through which light is incident from the at least one lens; and A second optical surface through which light is emitted toward the image sensor.

4. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The first coil is configured to be substantially parallel to the first surface of the camera housing.

5. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The second coil is configured to be substantially parallel to the second surface of the camera housing.

6. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The third coil is configured to be substantially parallel to the third surface of the camera housing.

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