Imaging device and electronic apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera device and electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment. The camera device comprises a photosensitive chip, the photosensitive chip comprises a substrate and a plurality of photosensitive units, the plurality of photosensitive units are arranged on the substrate in an array mode, and the photosensitive units are used for converting optical signals into electric signals; the plurality of light emitting units are distributed on the substrate; and the controller is connected with the plurality of light-emitting units and is used for controlling the plurality of light-emitting units to emit light when the camera shooting device shoots.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and particularly relates to a camera device and electronic equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, as shown in FIG. 1, a camera device 102 of an electronic equipment needs to use a flash 104 to realize flash and fill light when shooting, so as to improve the shooting effect of the camera device 102. However, the flash 104 is usually arranged near the camera device 102, so that not only the space on the surface of the electronic equipment is occupied, but also the overall aesthetics of the electronic equipment is affected. Especially for the front camera, the flash 104 needs to be arranged on the frame 108 at the edge of the display screen 106 or on the display screen 106, which not only seriously affects the aesthetics of the display screen 106, but also affects the user's viewing experience of the display screen 106. Figure 1 SUMMARY The present application aims to provide a camera device and electronic equipment, which can solve the technical problem that the arrangement of the flash in the related art affects the aesthetics of the electronic equipment.

[0003] The present application aims to provide a camera device and electronic equipment, which can solve the technical problem that the arrangement of the flash in the related art affects the aesthetics of the electronic equipment.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera device, comprising: a photosensitive chip, the photosensitive chip comprising a substrate and a plurality of photosensitive units, the plurality of photosensitive units being arranged in an array on the substrate, and the photosensitive unit being configured to convert a light signal into an electrical signal;

[0005] a plurality of light-emitting units, the plurality of light-emitting units being distributed on the substrate;

[0006] a controller, connected to the plurality of light-emitting units, and configured to control the plurality of light-emitting units to emit light when the camera device is shooting.

[0007] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic equipment, comprising: a screen, the screen being provided with a second through hole; and the camera device according to the first aspect, the photosensitive chip being opposite to the second through hole.

[0008] The camera device of the embodiment of the present application can realize flash and light compensation through the light emission of the plurality of light emitting units in the process of shooting by the camera device, so that the photosensitive chip can realize the functions of light signal processing and flash at the same time in the process of shooting, without separately setting a flash to realize flash and light compensation, and further, in the electronic device to which the camera device is applied, there is no need to set an installation space for the flash, thereby avoiding the influence of the setting of the flash on the overall aesthetics of the electronic device. Especially when the camera device is located on the screen of the electronic device, there is no need to set a flash on the frame of the screen or on the screen, thereby ensuring the aesthetics and user experience of the screen of the electronic device.

[0009] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, including the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an electronic device of the related art is shown;

[0012] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a camera device of the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0013] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a camera device of the embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0014] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of an electronic device of the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0015] REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0016] 102' camera device, 104' flash, 106' display screen, 108' frame;

[0017] 100 camera device, 102 photosensitive chip, 104 substrate, 106 light sensing unit, 108 light emitting unit, 110 controller, 112 processing unit, 114 lens, 116 filter, 118 housing, 120 first through hole, 122 first light emitting unit, 124 second light emitting unit, 126 third light emitting unit, 200 electronic device, 202 screen, 204 second through hole, 206 cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] The features of the terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application in specific circumstances.

[0021] The following combination Figures 2 to 4 An imaging device and an electronic device according to embodiments of the present application are described.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, a camera device is provided. Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows one of the structural diagrams of the camera device according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the camera device 100 includes: a photosensitive chip 102, the photosensitive chip 102 includes a substrate 104 and a plurality of photosensitive units 106, the plurality of photosensitive units 106 are arranged in an array on the substrate 104, and the photosensitive units 106 are used to convert light signals into electrical signals; a plurality of light-emitting units 108, the plurality of light-emitting units 108 are distributed on the substrate 104; a controller 110, connected to the plurality of light-emitting units 108, and used to control the plurality of light-emitting units 108 to emit light when the camera device 100 is shooting.

[0023] In the embodiment of the present application, the camera 100 comprises a photosensitive chip 102, the photosensitive chip 102 comprises a substrate 104 and a plurality of photosensitive units 106 arranged on the substrate 104, wherein the photosensitive units 106 are used to convert the received light signals into electrical signals in the process of shooting, so that the camera 100 can image according to the electrical signals generated by the photosensitive units 106 to realize the shooting function of the camera 100. Specifically, the number of photosensitive units 106 is multiple, and the plurality of photosensitive units 106 are arranged in an array on the substrate 104, so as to ensure the receiving effect of each photosensitive unit 106 to light.

[0024] Further, the camera 100 further comprises a plurality of light emitting units 108 and a controller 110, the plurality of light emitting units 108 are also distributed on the surface of the substrate 104, wherein in the process of shooting of the camera 100, the controller 110 can be used to control the plurality of light emitting units 108 to emit light, so as to realize the flash or fill light function by the light emitted by the light emitting units 108 in the process of shooting of the camera 100.

[0025] It can be understood that by using the plurality of light emitting units 108, the functions of flash and fill light can be realized, that is, the plurality of light emitting units 108 can realize the related functions of the flash, and the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged on the substrate 104 of the photosensitive chip 102, so that the photosensitive chip 102 can realize the functions of light signal processing and flash in the process of shooting, so that the camera 100 does not need to separately arrange a flash to realize the functions of flash and fill light, and further, in the electronic device to which the camera 100 is applied, there is no need to arrange a mounting space for the flash, so as to avoid the influence of the arrangement of the flash on the overall aesthetics of the electronic device. Especially when the camera 100 is located on the screen of the electronic device, there is no need to arrange the flash on the frame of the screen or the screen, so as to ensure the aesthetics and user experience of the screen of the electronic device.

[0026] Specifically, the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be uniformly distributed on the substrate 104 of the photosensitive chip 102, and each light emitting unit 108 is located between two adjacent photosensitive units 106, so that on the basis of realizing the functions of flash and fill light of the light emitting units 108, the influence of the light emitting units 108 on the operation of the photosensitive units 106 is also avoided. At the same time, the uniform distribution of the plurality of light emitting units 108 can also ensure the uniformity of the light emitted by the light emitting units 108, and improve the effects of flash and fill light.

[0027] The camera device 100 in the embodiments of the present application can realize flash and fill light through the light emitting of the plurality of light emitting units 108 by arranging the plurality of light emitting units 108 on the substrate 104 of the photosensitive chip 102 and controlling the plurality of light emitting units 108 by the controller 110 during the shooting of the camera device 100, so that the photosensitive chip 102 can realize the functions of light signal processing and flash at the same time during the shooting, without separately arranging a flash lamp to realize flash and fill light, and further without arranging a mounting space for the flash lamp in the electronic device to which the camera device 100 is applied, thereby avoiding the influence of the arrangement of the flash lamp on the overall aesthetics of the electronic device. Especially when the camera device 100 is located on the screen of the electronic device, the flash lamp does not need to be arranged on the frame of the screen or the screen, thereby ensuring the aesthetics and user experience of the screen of the electronic device.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present application, the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged in an array on the substrate 104; wherein along the first direction, the plurality of photosensitive units 106 and the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged alternately.

[0029] In the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 , the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be arranged in an array on the substrate 104, thereby ensuring the uniformity of the light emitted by the light emitting units 108.

[0030] Further, along the first direction, the plurality of photosensitive units 106 and the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged alternately. In this way, not only the uniformity of the light emitting of the plurality of light emitting units 108 is realized, but also the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be distributed on the surface of the substrate 104, thereby increasing the light emitting area of the plurality of light emitting units 108 to further improve the flash and fill light effect of the light emitting units 108.

[0031] Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 2 , the first direction can be the extension direction of each row of the plurality of photosensitive units 106 on the substrate 104, or can be the extension direction of each column of the plurality of photosensitive units 106 on the substrate 104.

[0032] In some embodiments, the plurality of photosensitive units 106 and the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be arranged alternately along the second direction, which can also ensure the uniformity of the light emitting of the plurality of light emitting units 108, and also enables the plurality of light emitting units 108 to be distributed on the surface of the substrate 104, thereby increasing the light emitting area of the plurality of light emitting units 108. Wherein, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0033] Alternatively, the light sensing units 106 and the light emitting units 108 can also be arranged in a ring shape, that is, the light sensing units 106 are arranged in a plurality of ring shapes, and the light emitting units 108 are also arranged in a plurality of ring shapes, and the diameters of the rings gradually increase from the center to the edge of the rings. Further, along the direction from the center to the edge of the rings, the plurality of ring-shaped light sensing units 106 and the plurality of ring-shaped light emitting units 108 are arranged alternately, which can also ensure the uniformity of the light emitted by the plurality of light emitting units 108, and at the same time, the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be distributed on the surface of the substrate 104, thereby increasing the light emitting area of the plurality of light emitting units 108.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, the plurality of light emitting units 108 includes a plurality of first light emitting units 122, a plurality of second light emitting units 124, and a plurality of third light emitting units 126, the plurality of first light emitting units 122 are arranged along a second direction, the plurality of second light emitting units 124 are arranged along the second direction, and the plurality of third light emitting units 126 are arranged along the second direction, wherein the light emitting colors of the first light emitting units 122, the second light emitting units 124, and the third light emitting units 126 are different, and along the first direction, the first light emitting units 122, the second light emitting units 124, and the third light emitting units 126 are arranged alternately, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 Fig. 2 shows a structural schematic diagram of a camera device according to an embodiment of the present application; as shown in the figure, Figure 3 The plurality of light emitting units 108 can include a plurality of first light emitting units 122, a plurality of second light emitting units 124, and a plurality of third light emitting units 126, and the first light emitting units 122, the second light emitting units 124, and the third light emitting units 126 can emit light of different colors. Specifically, the first light emitting units 122 can emit red light, the second light emitting units 124 can emit green light, and the third light emitting units 126 can emit blue light.

[0036] Further, the plurality of first light emitting units 122 are arranged along a second direction, the plurality of second light emitting units 124 are arranged along the second direction, and the plurality of third light emitting units 126 are arranged along the second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. It can be understood that since the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged in an array, the plurality of first light emitting units 122, the plurality of second light emitting units 124, and the plurality of third light emitting units 126 form a pixelated arrangement, and different display modes of the plurality of first light emitting units 122, the plurality of second light emitting units 124, and the plurality of third light emitting units 126 can be controlled to realize different color displays.

[0037] Specifically, in the case that the camera 100 is installed on the screen of the electronic device, when shooting is needed, the multiple first light emitting units 122, the multiple second light emitting units 124 and the multiple third light emitting units 126 can be controlled to emit light at the same time, so that light rays of different colors are superimposed, and based on the principle of light mixing, white light effect can be achieved at this time, that is, flash and fill light effect of the light emitting unit 108 can be achieved when shooting. When shooting is not needed, the controller 110 can control the multiple first light emitting units 122, the multiple second light emitting units 124 and the multiple third light emitting units 126 to display accordingly according to the specific display content of the screen of the electronic device, and cooperate with the focal length adjustment function of the camera 100 to adjust the angle of the light rays entering the human eye, so that the area where the camera 100 is located can display the content displayed on the screen. That is, the area where the camera is located is regarded as a part of the screen, and the full-screen display effect is realized, which further improves the user experience.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera 100 further comprises a processing unit 112 connected to the photosensitive unit 106, and the processing unit 112 is configured to process the electrical signal generated by the photosensitive unit 106.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the electronic device of the embodiments of the present application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the camera 100 further comprises a processing unit 112, through which the electrical signal generated by the photosensitive unit 106 can be processed to generate the image needed to be shot.

[0040] Specifically, the processing unit 112 is connected to the multiple photosensitive units 106, so that the processing unit 112 can receive the electrical signal generated by the photosensitive unit 106 and process the electrical signal. The processing unit 112 can be a signal processing chip, and the electrical signal can be processed through the signal processing chip.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera 100 further comprises a lens 114 arranged on one side of the substrate 104 having the multiple photosensitive chips 102.

[0042] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1, the camera 100 can further comprise a lens 114, through which the light irradiated to the photosensitive unit 106 can be converged and processed, so as to improve the shooting effect of the camera 100.

[0043] Specifically, the lens 114 can be arranged on the side of the substrate 104 where the light-sensing chip 102 is arranged, so that the light can first pass through the lens 114, and then pass through the filter 116, and finally pass through the light-sensing unit 106 of the light-sensing chip 102.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera 100 further comprises a filter 116 arranged between the lens 114 and the light-sensing chip 102.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 The camera 100 can further comprise a filter 116, which can filter the light passing through the light-sensing chip 102, and filter out the infrared light and other light, so as to improve the light-sensing effect of the light-sensing chip 102, and further improve the shooting effect of the camera 100.

[0046] Specifically, the filter 116 can be arranged between the lens 114 and the light-sensing chip 102, that is, in the process of shooting, the light first passes through the lens 114, and then passes through the filter 116 for filtering after being processed by the lens 114, and finally the light signal is converted into an electrical signal by the light-sensing unit 106 of the light-sensing chip 102.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present application, the light-emitting unit 108 comprises a light-emitting diode.

[0048] In the embodiments of the present application, the light-emitting unit 108 can comprise a light-emitting diode, which can be a micro light-emitting diode to realize the light-emitting function of the light-emitting unit 108.

[0049] Specifically, the light-emitting diode is connected to the controller 110, and in the process of shooting, the light-emitting diode is controlled to emit light by the controller 110, so as to realize the flash and light compensation functions of the camera.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera 100 further comprises a housing 118, and the housing 118 is provided with a first through hole 120; wherein the light-sensing chip 102 and the controller 110 are located in the housing 118, and the light-sensing chip 102 is opposite to the first through hole 120.

[0051] In the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 The camera 100 can further comprise a housing 118, and the light-sensing chip 102 and the controller 110 can be arranged in the housing 118, so as to protect the light-sensing chip 102 and the controller 110 by the housing 118. In addition, the lens 114 and the filter 116 of the camera 100 can also be arranged in the housing 118, so as to be protected by the housing 118.

[0052] Further, the shell 118 is provided with a first through hole 120, and the photosensitive chip 102 is opposite to the first through hole 120, so that the light can pass through the first through hole 120 to the plurality of photosensitive units 106 of the photosensitive chip 102, to ensure the normal shooting function of the camera 100.

[0053] The embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device 200, Figure 4 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device of the embodiment of the present application is shown; as Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 200 comprises a screen 202, the screen 202 is provided with a second through hole 204; the camera 100 of any one of the above embodiments, the photosensitive chip 102 is opposite to the second through hole 204.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the electronic device can comprise the screen 202, the screen 202 is provided with the second through hole 204, and the camera 100 is arranged on the side of the screen 202 away from the cover plate 206. That is, the camera 100 is the front camera of the electronic device, and through the second through hole 204 on the screen 202, the light can pass through the second through hole 204 to enter the camera 100, to realize the shooting function of the camera 100. At the same time, by arranging a plurality of light emitting units 108 on the substrate 104 of the photosensitive chip 102, and by controlling the plurality of light emitting units 108 through the controller 110, in the process of shooting of the camera 100, the flash and the fill light can be realized by the light emitting of the plurality of light emitting units 108, without separately arranging the flash lamp to realize the flash and the fill light, that is, without arranging the flash lamp on the frame of the screen 202 or the screen 202, to ensure the beauty and the user experience of the screen 202 of the electronic device.

[0055] Further, the plurality of light emitting units 108 can comprise a plurality of first light emitting units 122, a plurality of second light emitting units 124 and a plurality of third light emitting units 126, and the first light emitting units 122, the second light emitting units 124 and the third light emitting units 126 can emit light of different colors. Specifically, the first light emitting units 122 can emit red light, the second light emitting units 124 can emit green light, and the third light emitting units 126 can emit blue light. In this way, without shooting, the controller 110 can control the plurality of first light emitting units 122, the plurality of second light emitting units 124 and the plurality of third light emitting units 126 to display correspondingly according to the specific display content of the screen 202 of the electronic device, cooperate with the focal length adjustment function of the camera 100, adjust the angle of the light entering the human eye, so that the area where the camera 100 is located can be displayed in cooperation with the content displayed on the screen 202. That is, the area where the camera is located is taken as a part of the screen 202, to realize the display effect of the full screen, and further improve the user experience.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 further comprises a cover plate 206 covering the screen 202; wherein the camera 100 is arranged on the side of the screen 202 away from the cover plate 206.

[0057] In the embodiments of the present application, the electronic device can further comprise a cover plate 206 covering the screen 202, so that the screen 202 can be protected by the cover plate 206, avoiding damage of the screen 202 when being hit by external objects.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, the edge profile of the plurality of light emitting units 108 is adapted to the shape of the second through hole 204.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present application, the positions of the plurality of light emitting units 108 are arranged such that the edge profile of the plurality of light emitting units 108 is adapted to the shape of the second through hole 204, so that the plurality of light emitting units 108 can be fully utilized, thereby ensuring the shooting effect of the camera 100 and the display effect of the screen 202.

[0060] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0061] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera device, characterized in that: include: A photosensitive chip, comprising a substrate and a plurality of photosensitive units, wherein the plurality of photosensitive units are arranged in an array on the substrate, and the photosensitive units are used to convert light signals into electrical signals; A plurality of light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are distributed on the substrate; The controller is connected to the plurality of light emitting units and is used to control the plurality of light emitting units to emit light when the camera device is shooting.

2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of light emitting unit arrays are arranged on the substrate; Wherein, along the first direction, the plurality of photosensitive units and the plurality of light-emitting units are arranged alternately.

3. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of light emitting units include: a plurality of first light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of first light-emitting units are arranged along a second direction; a plurality of second light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of second light-emitting units are arranged along the second direction; a plurality of third light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of third light-emitting units are arranged along the second direction; The first light-emitting unit, the second light-emitting unit and the third light-emitting unit emit different colors of light, and are alternately arranged along the first direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

4. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: Also includes: A processing unit is connected to the photosensitive unit, and is used to process the electrical signal generated by the photosensitive unit.

5. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: Also includes: A lens is arranged on one side of the substrate having the plurality of photosensitive chips.

6. The imaging device according to claim 5, wherein: Also includes: A filter is arranged between the lens and the photosensitive chip.

7. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The light emitting unit includes a light emitting diode.

8. The imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that Also includes: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a first through hole; The photosensitive chip and the controller are located in the housing, and the photosensitive chip is opposite to the first through hole.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: a screen, wherein the screen is provided with a second through hole; The camera device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the photosensitive chip is opposite to the second through hole.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that Also includes: a cover plate, covering the screen; The camera device is arranged on a side of the screen away from the cover plate, and the photosensitive chip is opposite to the second through hole.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, characterized in that The shapes of the edge contours of the plurality of light emitting units are adapted to the shape of the second through hole.

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