Camera integration for portable electronic devices

Abstract

To provide components and structures of an electronic device including a camera and a display.SOLUTION: A portable electronic device 400 has a housing 405 including a wall 407 at least partially defining an exterior surface, the housing defining an opening disposed opposite the wall. A display 408 is positioned in the opening, and a retention component is positioned at least partially within the interior volume defined by the housing. The portable electronic device further has an optical component 412 including an optical component housing defining a camera opening and a camera module positioned in the camera opening, wherein the optical component is removably retained to the wall by the retaining component and removably retained to the display by the retaining component.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2C

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] (CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 261,333, entitled "CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES," filed September 17, 2021, and U.S. Patent No. 63 / 180,202, entitled "CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES," filed April 27, 2021, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

[0002] (Technical field) The described embodiments relate generally to components of electronic devices. More specifically, the embodiments herein relate to components and structures of electronic devices, including cameras and displays. [Background technology]

[0003] Components of electronic devices, such as the housing and related components of an electronic device, can include structures with features tailored to the specific purpose for which they are used. Components can be configured to provide physical support or protection for other components of the electronic device, to provide heat transfer, to provide airflow through or surrounding the electronic device, or to serve any number of additional purposes. Components of electronic devices can be designed to provide a unique and pleasing look and feel to the user. Additionally, components can be designed to optimize one or more dimensions of the device, such as the amount of active area of ​​the device.

[0004] Recent advances in electronic devices have enabled high levels of performance. However, existing components, structures, desired geometries, and assembly methods for electronic devices can limit the level of performance of such devices. For example, conventional housings can limit the amount or relative percentage of a display's active area or the volume available for use by optical components. Similarly, even when using unconventional housing structures, conventional device assembly methods can include features or components that inhibit device performance. Furthermore, the use of conventional structures and methods to assemble electronic devices can undesirably limit one or more dimensions of the device related to the individual dimensions of each component. In this regard, components for electronic devices can be further tailored to provide additional or enhanced functionality, desired dimensions, and pleasing aesthetic features. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a portable electronic device may include a housing including a wall, the wall at least partially defining an exterior surface, the housing defining an opening disposed on an opposite side of the wall. A display assembly may be positioned in the opening. A first camera module may be positioned within an interior volume defined by the housing. A second camera module may be positioned within the interior volume. A processor may be positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a second set of image dates from the second camera module. The processor may be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data.

[0006] In some examples, the portable electronic device may further include an optical component. The first camera module and the second camera module may be co-located within the optical component. The display assembly may define a notch, and the optical component may be at least partially disposed in the notch. In some examples, each of the first camera module and the second camera module may be disposed between a wall and an active area of ​​the display assembly. The first camera module may be configured to operate at a frame rate different from a frame rate of the second camera. In some examples, an overall thickness of the first camera module may be different from an overall thickness of the second camera module. An overall thickness of the first camera module may be about 3 mm or less. An overall thickness of the second camera module may be about 3 mm or less. The first set of image data and the second set of image data may be combined using machine learning techniques.

[0007] According to some aspects, a portable electronic device may include a base portion including input components and a display portion rotatably mounted to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion housing defining an opening. The display portion housing may include a protrusion positioned in a peripheral region of the opening, the protrusion at least partially surrounding a volume of the display portion. A display assembly may be positioned in the opening, a camera module may be positioned within an internal volume defined by the protrusion adjacent the volume of the display portion, and certain components may be positioned within the volume of the display portion.

[0008] In some examples, the component includes a radiating element of an antenna. The component may include an audio component. The component may include a structural grating. The protrusion may extend around the entire peripheral area of ​​the opening. The camera module may receive light passing through the active area of ​​the display assembly. For example, the display assembly may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel, an array of low-power micro light-emitting diodes (LEDs), a combination thereof, or any other display technology. The camera module may be a first camera module, and the display portion may also include a second camera module co-located with the first camera module within the internal volume. The first camera module and the second camera module may be disposed within an optical component positioned at least partially in a notch defined by the display assembly.

[0009] According to some aspects, a portable electronic device may include a base portion including input components and a display portion rotatably mounted to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion defining an opening and an interior volume. The display portion housing may include a wall positioned opposite the opening, the wall defining a planar surface and a protrusion. A display assembly may be positioned in the opening, and a sensor assembly may be disposed in a portion of the interior volume defined by the protrusion and the display assembly. The sensor assembly may include a camera module positioned to receive light passing through the display assembly and a sensor module positioned to detect one or more characteristics of an ambient environment opposite the active surface of the display assembly.

[0010] In some examples, the camera module is positioned to receive light passing through the active area of ​​the display assembly. The sensor assembly may be positioned adjacent to a central region of the active area of ​​the display assembly. The camera module may be a first camera module, and the sensor module may include a second camera module. The sensor module may include a LiDAR module. In some examples, the portable electronic device may further include a processor disposed within the housing. The processor may be electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor may be configured to receive a second set of image data from the second camera module. The processor may be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] The disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals designate like structural elements and in which:

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device.

[0013] [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 is a side view of an electronic device.

[0014] [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 is a side view of an electronic device.

[0015] [Figure 2C] FIG. 1 is a side view of an electronic device.

[0016] [Figure 3A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device.

[0017] [Figure 3B] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0018] [Figure 3C] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0019] [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0020] [Figure 4B] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0021] [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0022] [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0023] [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0024] [Figure 8A] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0025] [Figure 8B] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0026] [Figure 8C] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0027] [Figure 8D] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0028] [Figure 9A] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0029] [Figure 9B] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device.

[0030] [Figure 10A] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device.

[0031] [Figure 10B] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device.

[0032] [Figure 11A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device.

[0033] [Figure 11B] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of the electronic device.

[0034] [Figure 11C] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0035] [Figure 12A] FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0036] [Figure 12B] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0037] [Figure 13A] FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of an electronic device.

[0038] [Figure 13B] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit these embodiments to any single preferred embodiment. On the contrary, the following description is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as may be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0040] The architectures and components of electronic devices including a display portion described herein enable configurations of electronic devices that can maximize the active area of ​​the display or display cell of the display portion while providing visual access to one or more components of the device that require the display portion to be positioned facing the user to achieve a desired level of functionality. In conventional electronic device configurations, such as conventionally designed laptops that include a user-facing camera, the display portion may include a relatively large area or bezel over the active area of ​​the display cell, which may extend across the entire width of the display portion to accommodate the camera. In addition, conventional laptop display portion designs may include a relatively large bezel in the display portion housing that surrounds most or all of the periphery of the display cell to conceal components for mounting the display cell, which may, for example, fix the position of the display cell in one or more directions relative to the display housing.

[0041] In contrast, the components, features, and configurations described herein can enable display portion designs that maximize the active area of ​​the user-facing display while minimizing or even eliminating bezels adjacent to the display cells and maintaining the same or even improving display performance. For example, the display portions described herein can have a relatively small bezel area surrounding at least two edges or sides of the display cell, or even no bezel area. In some examples, an electronic device may include one or more user-facing components, such as a camera and an ambient light sensor, which may be positioned at the edges of the display but may not require a bezel or inactive area extending across the entire dimensions of the display. In other words, user-facing components may be positioned behind or below the screen such that each user-facing component can receive light passing through the active area of ​​the display. In some examples, the user-facing components may be movable and / or removable relative to the display.

[0042] In the description herein, the terms "first portion," "display portion," and "upper portion" may refer to the lid portion of a computing device. Generally, the lid portion of a computing device is configured to be in a substantially upright position for a user to view a display housed in the lid portion during operation of the device. However, in some examples, the lid portion may assume any desired position relative to the base portion. In the description herein, the terms "second portion," "body housing," "base portion," and "lower portion" may refer to the base of the computing device, which is movably attached to the lid portion and generally includes connections to input components for user interaction with the computing device.

[0043] These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to Figures 1-13C. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description provided herein with respect to these figures is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature that includes at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood to refer to a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature that may include one of each enumerated option (e.g., only one of the first options, only one of the second options, or only one of the third options), multiple of the single enumerated options (e.g., two or more of the first options), two options simultaneously (e.g., one of the first options and one of the second options), or a combination thereof (e.g., two of the first options and one of the second options).

[0044] FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of an electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 may be a laptop or notebook computer, which is merely a representative example of a device according to the present disclosure. The electronic device 100 may correspond to, for example, a portable media player, a media storage device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control, and other similar electronic devices. The electronic device 100 may be referred to as an electronic device or a consumer device. The electronic device 100 may include a housing having a base portion 104, which may be movably, pivotably, or rotatably connected or attached to a display portion 102, for example, by a hinge assembly 103. The display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may be referred to as different sections or portions of the housing of the electronic device 100. The display portion 102 may be pivoted or otherwise moved relative to the base portion 104 from a closed position to an open position and back again using the hinge assembly 103. In some examples, the display portion 102 is illustrated as being pivotally attached to the base portion 104, but may move relative to the base portion 104 in any desired manner. For example, the display portion 102 may slide laterally relative to the base portion 104. In some examples, the display portion 102 may move in any combination of directions relative to the base portion 104. For example, the display portion 102 may rotate relative to the base portion 104 and / or slide laterally relative to the base portion 104.

[0045] In the closed position, the display portion 102 may be positioned substantially on or over at least a portion of the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, the display portion 102 may be in direct contact with the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, the display portion 102 may be substantially parallel to the top surface 114 of the base portion 104 when in the closed position. In the open position, the display portion 102 may be positioned at an angle relative to the top surface 114 of the base portion, for example, generally perpendicular to the top surface 114 of the base portion 104. In some examples, in the open position, the display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may form a generally obtuse angle. In some examples, the electronic device 100 may still be considered to be in the open position when an angle of less than 90 degrees is formed between the display portion 102 and the base portion 104.

[0046] In some examples, the base portion 104 may include various user input devices, such as a keyboard 118 and a touchpad 120, which may receive touch or other finger gestures input from a user. In some examples, one or more of the input components 118, 120 may at least partially define the top surface 114 and may be at least partially positioned in one or more openings defined by the base portion 104. The base portion 104 and the display portion 102 may each define an internal volume, chamber, or cavity that houses the internal components of the electronic device 100. The display portion 102 may further define an opening or hole and may include a display 108 disposed therein. In some examples, the display portion 102 may include a rear housing, rear wall, or rear cover 107, which may be disposed opposite the opening and / or the display 108. Thus, the display portion 102 and the base portion 104 may function as a housing for the internal components.

[0047] Display 108 may be any form of display, component, or device used to display visual content to a user. For example, display 108 may be a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display, a microLED display, etc. In some examples, display 108 may be any form of display known in the art or that may be developed in the future. In some examples, display 108 may be a touchscreen display or may have touch detection capabilities. However, in some examples, the electronic device may detect a user's touch and / or the position of the user's appendage by components other than display 108. In some examples, display portion 102 may also include one or more user-facing components, such as optical or visual components 112, which may be disposed in a notch defined by one or more components of display 108. In some examples, optical component 112 may include a camera module 113. In some examples, camera module 113 may be used as a user-facing camera. However, as described herein, in some examples, optical component 112 may include multiple camera modules, or the same camera module 113 may be used as a user-facing and / or non-user-facing camera module 113. Further details of electronic device 100 are described below with reference to Figures 2A-2C.

[0048] 2A is a side view of electronic device 200. Electronic device 200 may be substantially similar to, and may include some or all of the features of, any of the electronic devices described herein, such as electronic device 100. In some examples, display portion 202 may include a display housing 205, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 208, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached to or fixed to display housing 205. Device 200 may also include a base portion 204, and base portion 204 and display portion 202 may be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component 203. In some examples, connecting component 203 may include a hinge, although virtually any form of connecting component or components 203 may be used.

[0049] In some examples, electronic device 200 may include optical component or sensor assembly 212, as described with respect to FIG. 1 . Optical component or sensor assembly 212 may include any feature, component, or subcomponent of any of the other optical component and / or sensor assemblies described herein. As shown in FIG. 2A , display portion 202 may include display portion housing 205, which may define an opening in which display assembly 208 is disposed. Display portion housing 205 may further include wall 207, which may be disposed opposite the opening and display assembly 208. In some examples, display portion housing 205 may further include protrusion 214 or optical component housing. Protrusion 214 may extend in a direction opposite the planar surface of wall 207 and may be adjacent to or near the periphery of display assembly 208. In some examples, protrusion 214 may extend out of a plane defined by display assembly 208. In some examples, the protrusion 214 may at least partially define an interior volume of the display assembly. In some examples, the protrusion may define a protrusion volume, which may be isolated or separated from the interior volume defined by the display portion housing 205. In either case, in some examples, the optical component 212 may be positioned with a portion of the protrusion volume or the interior volume defined at least in part by the protrusion 214.

[0050] In this manner, components, parts, or subcomponents of optical components 212 can be positioned in a desired location relative to the display assembly, such as near or next to the active surface of display assembly 208, while maintaining a relatively small or thin cross-sectional area for the remainder of display portion housing 205. Additionally, in some examples, base portion 204 may define a recess, notch, indentation, or other feature that may be shaped to correspond to the shape of protrusion 214 so that display portion 202 can be positioned flush with base portion 204 when electronic device 200 is in the closed position.

[0051] 2B shows a side view of electronic device 300, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including electronic device 200. Electronic device 300 may include a display portion 302 including a display housing 305, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 308 disposed at least partially within the interior volume and which may be attached or fixed to display housing 305. Device 300 may also include a base portion 304, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting component 303. Display portion housing 305 may include a substantially planar rear wall 307, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 308. In some examples, display portion housing 305 may further include a protrusion 314, which may extend from a plane defined by wall 307 of display portion housing 305.

[0052] 2B , protrusion 314 may extend from the plane defined by wall 307 in a direction away from an opening defined by display assembly 308 and / or display portion housing 305 that includes display assembly 308. Similar to electronic device 200, optical component 312 may be housed within the protrusion volume and / or a portion of the interior volume defined by protrusion 314. This configuration allows display portion 302, including display assembly 308, to be positioned substantially flush or level with base portion 304 in the closed configuration, while providing sufficient interior volume to house optical component 312.

[0053] 2C shows a side view of electronic device 400, which may be substantially similar to and may include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including electronic device 400. Electronic device 400 may include a display portion 402, which may include a display housing 405, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 408, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 405. Device 400 may also include a base portion 404, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting component 403. Display portion housing 405 may include a wall 407, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 408.

[0054] 2A , the display portion housing 405 may include a first protrusion 414, which may extend in a direction opposite the planar surface of the wall 407 and may be adjacent to or near the periphery of the display assembly 408. In some examples, the protrusion 414 may extend out of the plane defined by the display assembly 408. Furthermore, in some examples, the display portion housing 405 may also include a second protrusion 424, which may extend out of the plane defined by the wall 407 in a direction opposite the opening defined by the display assembly 408 and / or the display portion housing 405 containing the display assembly 408.

[0055] In some examples, the interior volume and / or portions of the protrusion volume defined by the first protrusion 414 and the second protrusion 424 may be in communication with each other and / or with portions of the interior volume defined by the remainder of the display portion housing 405. However, in some other examples, either or both of the protrusion volume defined by the first protrusion 414 and the protrusion volume defined by the second protrusion 424 may not be in communication with each other or with the interior volume defined by the display portion housing 405. As with other electronic devices described herein, the optical component 412 may be positioned within the interior volume or within the protrusion volume at least partially defined by the first protrusion 414 and / or the second protrusion 424. Additionally, while first protrusion 414 and second protrusion 424 are shown as being aligned opposite one another on display portion housing 405, it should be noted that either first protrusion 414 or second protrusion 424 may be positioned anywhere on display portion housing 405 and need not be aligned with one another. Thus, in some examples where first protrusion 414 and second protrusion 424 are positioned at different lateral positions on display portion housing 405, some parts or subcomponents of optical component or sensor assembly 412 may be positioned within a volume defined by first protrusion 414, and some other parts or subcomponents of optical component 412 may be positioned within a volume defined by second protrusion 424.

[0056] 3A shows a perspective view of electronic device 500, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including electronic devices 200 and 400 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2C. Similar to electronic devices 200 and 400, electronic device 500 may include a display portion 502, which may include a display housing 505, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 508, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 505. Device 500 may also include a base portion 504, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or detachably attached to one another by connecting component 503. Display portion housing 505 may include a wall 507, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 508, and a protrusion 514, which may include an optical component 512 at least partially positioned therein.

[0057] As shown, the optical component 512 may include at least one camera 513 and may be positioned substantially adjacent to the active area of ​​the display assembly 508. In this example, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may have a recessed, notched, or indented region at the location of the protrusion 514. In this manner, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may at least partially surround the protrusion 514 and / or the optical component 512. For example, the active area of ​​the display assembly 508 may surround two or more sides of the protrusion 514 and / or the optical component 512. Furthermore, the camera 513 of the optical component may be a user-facing camera and may face generally in the same direction as the active area of ​​the display assembly 508. Thus, the camera 513 may function as a user-facing camera, for example, during a video call.

[0058] 3B shows a perspective view of electronic device 600, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including electronic device 500 shown in FIG. 3A. Similar to electronic device 500, electronic device 600 may include a display portion 602, which may include a display housing 605, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 608, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 605. Device 600 may also include a base portion 604, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. Display portion housing 605 may include a wall 607, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 608.

[0059] In some examples, device 600 may include optical component 612, which may be substantially similar to optical component 512 described with respect to FIG. 3A and may be positioned within a volume defined by a protrusion (not shown) of display housing 605. In addition to a user-facing camera similar to user-facing camera 513 described with respect to FIG. 3A , optical component 612 may also include a second camera 623. In some examples, second camera 623 may be positioned or oriented to face in a different direction than another camera of optical component 612. For example, a first camera of optical component 612 may face the user, and second camera 623 may face in the opposite direction. In this manner, second camera 623 may be used to provide image data related to the environment behind display assembly 608.

[0060] FIG. 3C shows a rear perspective view of electronic device 700, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including electronic device 500 shown in FIG. 3A. Similar to electronic device 500, electronic device 700 may include a display portion 702, which may include a display housing 705, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 708, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 705. Device 700 may also include a base portion 704, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. Display portion housing 705 may include a wall 707, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 708, and a protrusion 724, which may include an optical component 712 at least partially positioned therein, e.g., as described with respect to FIGS. 2B and 2C.

[0061] In some examples, device 700 may include an optical component 712, which may be substantially similar to the optical component 712 described with respect to FIG. 3A and may be positioned within a volume defined by a protrusion 724 of display housing 705. In addition to a user-facing camera similar to user-facing camera 513 described with respect to FIG. 3A , optical component 712 may also include a second camera 723. In some examples, second camera 723 may be positioned to face in a different direction than another camera of optical component 712. For example, a first camera of optical component 712 may face the user, and second camera 723 may face in the opposite direction. In this manner, second camera 723 may be used to provide image data related to the environment behind display assembly 708.

[0062] Although described herein as including second camera 723, it should be understood that optical component 712 may include any number and / or type of sensors in addition to or instead of any of the cameras described herein. Thus, second camera 723 may include a sensor module such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) module, one or more facial recognition sensors, one or more object recognition sensors, or one or more other sensors. Similarly, the first user-facing camera of any optical component described herein, including optical components 512 and 612, may include any number or type of sensors, such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a LiDAR module, etc.

[0063] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings may apply to any combination of any number of embodiments, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to FIG. 4.

[0064] FIG. 4A shows a front view of a display portion 802 of an electronic device, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 802 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include a display portion housing 805 defining an interior volume and an opening in which at least a display assembly 808 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion may include a transparent cover layer 809, which may overlie the display assembly 808, including the active area. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may be considered part of the display assembly 808 and / or the display housing 805. The transparent cover layer 809 may substantially occlude, block, or seal the opening defined by the display portion housing 805. In some examples, the top or outer surface of the transparent cover layer 809 may be flush with or at the same level as the outer surface defined by the display portion housing 805.

[0065] In some examples, display portion 802 may include protrusion 814, which may be substantially similar to and may provide the same or similar functionality as the protrusions described with respect to Figures 1-3C. That is, as shown in the inset, protrusion 814 may at least partially define a volume that may include optical component 812.

[0066] FIG. 4B shows a cross-sectional view of the display portion 802 of FIG. 4A , including a transparent protective cover 809. As shown, the transparent cover layer 809 may include a protrusion 814 and may at least partially define a volume that contains the optical component 812. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may include any transparent material as desired, including a polymeric material, glass, ceramic, and / or combinations thereof. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809, including the protrusion 814, may be formed from a single or integral piece of transparent material. That is, the transparent cover layer 809 may include a flat portion that overlies the display assembly 808 and a protruding portion 814 that overlies and / or houses the optical component 812. The protrusion 814 may define a portion of the transparent cover layer 809 that may be offset from the planar portion of the outer surface. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may include fused glass, which may be cut, milled, machined, or otherwise subtractively manufactured to achieve the described structures. However, in some examples, the transparent cover layer 809 may be formed by any process as desired, including any combination of additive and / or subtractive processes.

[0067] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with a structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings may apply to any combination of any number of embodiments, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 5-7.

[0068] 5 shows a perspective view of an electronic device 900, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 900 may include a display portion 902, which may include a display housing 905, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 908, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to the display housing 905. The device 900 may also include a base portion 904, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. The display portion housing 905 may include a wall 907, which may be positioned opposite the display assembly 908.

[0069] In some examples, the display housing 905 may include a protrusion 924, which may be substantially similar to the protrusions described herein, including the protrusion 724 described with respect to FIG. 3C . That is, the protrusion 924 may extend from a plane defined by the wall 907 in a direction opposite to an opening defined by the display assembly 908 and / or the display portion housing 905 that includes the display assembly 908. The optical component 912 may be housed in a portion of the protrusion volume and / or the interior volume defined by the protrusion 924. In some examples, as described herein, the optical component 912 may include at least one user-facing camera (not shown), which may face generally in the same direction as the active area of ​​the display assembly 908. For example, the user-facing camera of the optical component 912 may be used to capture an image of the user as the user views the display assembly 908.

[0070] Further, as shown in FIG. 5 , optical component 912 may include several additional camera and / or sensor modules. While optical component 924 in FIG. 5 is shown as including four camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, and 928, it should be understood that optical component 912 may include substantially any number and / or type of camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, and 928. Protrusion 924 and / or optical component 912 may have substantially any shape as desired. Furthermore, protrusion 924 may have a shape and / or position that is independent of any user-facing parts of optical component 912 and / or independent of any user-facing protrusions or protrusions that extend out of the plane defined by display assembly 908.

[0071] As described herein, camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include any type of optical camera, optical sensor, infrared camera, time-of-flight camera, zoom camera module, LiDAR module, radar module, or any other sensor, as desired. In some examples, one or more of camera and / or sensor modules 925, 926, 927, 928 may include camera modules having different focal lengths. That is, camera module 925 may have a first focal length or focal length range, and camera module 926 may have a second, different focal length or focal length range. Thus, in some examples, optical component 912 may include any number and / or type of sensors 925, 926, 927, 928 capable of detecting one or more characteristics of an ambient environment opposite the active surface of display assembly 908.

[0072] Additionally, in some examples, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, and 928 may include a radiation source. That is, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, and 928 may include a module capable of emitting radiation into the surrounding environment. For example, one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, and 928 may include a flash or strobe module and / or an infrared radiation source. In some examples, the radiation source module may serve to assist or support the sensor modules 925, 926, 927, and 928. In instances where the optical component 912 includes a strobe or flash module, the strobe module may serve to selectively illuminate certain areas of the surrounding environment to enable one or more of the modules 925, 926, 927, and 928 to more effectively image the surrounding environment.

[0073] 6 shows a perspective view of an electronic device 1000, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1000 may include a display portion 1002, which may include a display housing 1005, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1008, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to the display housing 1005. The device 1000 may also include a base portion 1004, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. The display portion housing 1005 may include a wall 1007, which may be positioned opposite the display assembly 1008.

[0074] 6 , in this example, the display portion housing 1005 may include a protrusion 1014, which may be substantially the same as or similar in size to the camera module 1013 of the optical component 1012. That is, in some examples, the protrusion 1014 may be sized to enclose only a single camera module 1013 of the optical component 1012, while any other modules of the optical component 1012 may be positioned within an interior volume defined by the remainder of the display housing 1005. Furthermore, in some examples, the protrusion 1014 may actually be the camera module 1013 or may be part of the camera module 1013.

[0075] 7 shows a perspective view of an electronic device 1100, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1100 may include a display portion 1102, which may include a display housing 1105, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1108, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to the display housing 1105. The device 1100 may also include a base portion 1104, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. The display portion housing 1105 may include a wall 1107, which may be positioned opposite the display assembly 1108.

[0076] In some examples, the display portion 1102 may include a user-facing camera (not shown), which may be positioned adjacent to the active area of ​​the display assembly 1108. However, in some examples, the camera module of the optical component 1112 may be located within a volume at least partially defined by a protrusion 1114 of the display assembly housing 1105 behind the display assembly 1108. That is, in some examples, the optical component 1112 may include a camera module, including a user-facing camera module, which may receive light and / or other forms of electromagnetic radiation that pass through the active area of ​​the display assembly 1108.

[0077] In some examples, the display assembly 1108 may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display assembly, a micro light-emitting diode (LED) display assembly, or other display technology that allows light from the ambient environment to pass through spaces between individual pixels of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1108 and be received by a camera module and / or ambient light sensor of the optical component 1112 housed at least partially in the protrusion 1114. Thus, in some examples, the protrusion may be positioned opposite substantially any region of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1108 and need not be located adjacent to or near the periphery of the display assembly 1108 and / or display housing 1105. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , the protrusion 1114 may be positioned adjacent to or opposite a central region of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1108. This configuration allows the camera and / or another sensor of the optical component 1112 to be positioned more in line with the user's line of sight when the user is viewing an image, such as a video of another user, on the display assembly 1108.

[0078] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with a structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings may apply to any number of embodiments in any combination, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 8A-8D.

[0079] 8A shows a perspective view of electronic device 1200, which may be substantially similar to and may include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein. Electronic device 1200 may include a display portion 1202, which may include a display housing 1205, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1208, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 1205. Device 1200 may also include a base portion 1204, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components.

[0080] In some examples, the display portion housing 1205 may include a protrusion 1214, which may be positioned at or near a perimeter or edge region of the display portion 1202. In some examples, the display portion housing 1205 may include an extending protrusion 1214, which may be positioned on the side of the display portion 1202 opposite an edge region or active area of ​​the display assembly 1208. In some examples, as shown, the protrusion 1214 may extend around the entire perimeter of the display portion 1202 and / or the display assembly 1208. However, in some other examples, the protrusion 1214 may not extend around the entire perimeter, but may extend around portions of two or more sides. In some examples, the protrusion may extend around substantially the entire perimeter, but may include multiple separate protrusions such that portions of the perimeter are not adjacent to the protrusion 1214.

[0081] In this manner, the walls 1207 and protrusion of the display portion housing 1205 may define a display portion volume 1209, which may be disposed opposite the display assembly 1208 and an opening containing the display assembly 1208. Additionally, as further described in FIGS. 10B-10D , the protrusion 1214 itself may further define a separate interior volume housed therein. In some examples, the walls 1207 of the display portion housing 1205 may extend across the entire area of ​​the display portion volume 1209. However, in some examples, the walls 1207 may extend across only a portion of the display portion volume 1209. Furthermore, in some examples, the walls 1207 may not be part of the display portion housing 1205, but may be or include another component of the display portion 1202, such as a surface defined by the display assembly 1208.

[0082] 8B-8D show cross-sectional views of the display portion 1202 of the electronic device 1200 of FIG. 8A . In FIG. 8B , a display portion volume 1209 is shown along with a protrusion 1214. As shown, the optical components 1212 may be positioned within a volume separate from the display portion volume 1209, also referred to as a protrusion volume, defined by the protrusion 1214. In some examples, these two volumes may be substantially isolated from one another, such as by one or more portions of the protrusion 1214. However, in some examples, these two volumes may communicate with one another at one or more various locations, such as through holes in the protrusion 1214, to enable power and / or signals to be provided between the components disposed within the respective volumes. Additionally, although not shown in FIG. 8A for illustrative purposes, the display portion volume 1209 may be completely enclosed by the display portion housing 1205, such as a wall 1210 that may be joined or connected to the protrusion 1214.

[0083] In some examples, as shown in FIG. 8B , display portion volume 1209 may not include any components, leaving a substantially blank space, such as to reduce the weight of device 1200. However, in some examples, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D , one or more components may be disposed within display portion volume 1209. These components may therefore be at least partially surrounded by display portion housing 1205, including wall 1210 and protrusion 1214. Components 1221, 1222, and 1223 at least partially housed within display portion volume 1209 may be any number of components as needed. However, in some examples, the size of display portion volume 1209 may be sized to account for components that may utilize additional space to achieve a desired level of performance. For example, one or more of components 1221, 1222, and 1223 may include audio components, such as a speaker or actuator. Additionally, in some examples, the space of display sub-volume 1209 may serve as a rear volume for speaker components 1221, 1222, 1223. In some examples, one or more of components 1221, 1222, 1223 may include radiating elements of an antenna. Radiating elements 1221, 1222, 1223 may be shaped or structured as desired to optimize antenna performance by utilizing the space provided by display sub-volume 1209. In some examples, display sub-volume 1209 itself may serve as the antenna cavity.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 8D , in some examples, the component 1230 disposed within the display portion volume 1209 may be a structural component 1230. That is, the component 1230 may provide structural support and / or rigidity to the display portion 1202, e.g., the wall 1210. In some examples, the structural component 1230 may comprise any type or form of structural material as desired, including polymeric materials, metallic materials, ceramic materials, and / or combinations or composite materials thereof. For example, the structural component 1230 may comprise a structural lattice having repeating shapes. In some examples, the structural component 1230 may comprise a honeycomb lattice. In some examples, the structural component 1230 may comprise a metal lattice, which may be filled with a relatively lightweight material, such as a relatively lightweight polymeric material.

[0085] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of the features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with the structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings may apply to any combination of any number of embodiments, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 9A-10B.

[0086] 9A shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device 1300, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. Similar to these electronic devices, the electronic device 1300 may include a display portion 1302, which may include a display housing 1305, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1308, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to the display housing 1305. The device 1300 may also include a base portion 1304, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. The display portion housing 1305 may include a wall 1307, which may be positioned opposite the display assembly 1308.

[0087] In some examples, device 1300 may further include an optical component 1312, which may be removably mounted at one or more locations on display portion 1302 and / or base portion 1304. Optical component 1312 may include an optical component housing 1314, within which one or more camera modules or other subcomponents may be at least partially disposed. In some examples, when optical component 1312 is mounted to display portion 1302, optical component housing 1314 may have a structure similar to and function in the same manner as any of the protrusions described herein.

[0088] In some examples, the optical component 1312 may include any or all of the features of other integrated optical components described herein. Additionally, the removably attachable optical component 1312 may be held to one or more desired locations on the display portion 1302, such as on the wall 1307, by one or more holding components. These holding components may be housed with the interior volume defined by the display housing 1305 and / or may be external to the display portion 1302. In some examples, the optical component 1312 may be magnetically held to the display portion 1302, such as by interaction of magnetic components in the optical component 1312 with corresponding magnetic holding components on the display portion 1302. In some examples, the holding component may include an iron plate. In some examples, as described below, the iron plate may be of any size and shape as needed, and the optical component 1312 may be held anywhere on the iron plate. In some examples, the holding component may include one or more magnets, including permanent magnets and / or electromagnets. In some examples, the holding component may include an array of magnets arranged in one or more desired locations.

[0089] 9B shows a front perspective view of electronic device 1300 with optical component 1312 removed from its mounting location on wall 1307 of display housing 1305 and removably attached to display assembly 1308 or in a desired location relative to display assembly 1308. In some examples, optical component 1312 may be removably attached to display assembly 1308 by the same holding component that removably attached optical component 1312 to wall 1307. However, in some examples, optical component 1312 may be removably attached to display assembly 1308 by a different holding component.

[0090] Further, as shown, in some examples, the optical component 1312 may include an optical component display assembly 1315. In some examples, when the optical component 1312 is attached to the display assembly 1308, the optical component display assembly 1315 may be positioned such that the optical component display assembly 1315 is parallel to the display assembly 1308 and overlaps at least a portion of an active area of ​​the display assembly 1308. In some examples, the optical component 1312 may include a camera module that may be positioned behind the optical component display assembly 1315 and receive light therethrough. In this manner, when the display assembly 1308 is displaying an image, such as a first image, the optical component display assembly 1315 may be configured to display a second image that corresponds to the portion of the first image that the optical component 1312 overlaps when the optical component 1312 is held against the display assembly 1308. This configuration allows a user to selectively position the optical component 1312, for example, the camera module of the optical component 1312, in any desired manner without having to permanently reduce the active area of ​​the display assembly 1308.

[0091] 10A shows a rear perspective view of electronic device 1400, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of electronic devices described herein, including device 1300. Electronic device 1400 may include a display portion 1402, which may include a display housing 1405, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1408, which may be at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to display housing 1405. Device 1400 may also include a base portion 1404, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. Display portion housing 1405 may include a wall 1407, which may be positioned opposite display assembly 1408.

[0092] Similar to device 1300, device 1400 may include a removably attachable optical component 1412, which may include a camera module 1413 and may be the same as or similar to any of the optical components described herein. As shown in FIG. 10B , optical component 1412 may be removably attached to display assembly 1408, for example, when a user desires to use a user-facing camera. In some examples, a holding component allows optical component 1412 to be positioned anywhere desired on display assembly 1408 or anywhere desired on display portion 1402. For example, display portion 1402 may include a holding component in the form of an iron plate having a size similar to the active area of ​​display assembly 1408, and optical component 1412 may be held against any portion of the active area of ​​display assembly 1408.

[0093] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with a structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components and associated protrusions and / or housings may apply to any number of embodiments in any combination, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 11A-11C.

[0094] 11A shows a perspective view of an electronic device 1500, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device 1500 may include a display portion 1502, which may include a display housing 1505, which may at least partially define an interior volume, and a display 1508, which is at least partially disposed within the interior volume and may be attached or fixed to the display housing 1505. The device 1500 may also include a base portion 1504, which may be rotatably or otherwise movable or removably attached to one another by connecting components. The display portion 1502 may include an optical component 1512, which may include some or all of the features of any of the optical components described herein, including removability.

[0095] 11B shows a close-up view of the display portion 1502, including the optical component 1512 and its camera module 1513. As shown, in some examples, the optical component 1512 may include a shading component 1520 or shutter that can be used to selectively allow the camera module 1513 to receive light from the surrounding environment. In some examples, as shown, the shutter 1520 may include a diaphragm, iris, or leaf shutter 1520, which includes one or more leaves 1521 that can move to increase, decrease, or even eliminate light entering the camera module 1513. Such selective shading component 1520 may be used to adjust the exposure of the camera module 1513 and / or to provide privacy when the camera module 1513 and / or the optical component 1512 are not in use.

[0096] 11C illustrates an alternative example of a light-blocking component of the optical component 1512 that may be used to selectively allow light to pass to the camera module 1513. The configuration on the left of FIG. 11C is in a light-blocking state when the opaque material 1530 is positioned adjacent to the electrode 1532 within the interior volume defined by the cover 1516. In this light-blocking configuration, the opaque material 1530 extends across the entire lens of the camera module 1513, thereby substantially blocking the ingress of light. In a light-passing mode, the charge or polarity of the electrode 1532 may be selectively changed to attract the light-blocking material 1530, thereby removing it from blocking the camera module 1513 and allowing light to pass through.

[0097] The electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with a structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components may apply to any combination of any number of embodiments, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 12A and 12B.

[0098] 12A and 12B show diagrams of a display portion 1600 of an electronic device, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 1600 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include a display portion housing 1602 defining an interior volume and an opening in which at least a display assembly 1604 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion 1600 may include a transparent cover layer 1606, which may overlie the display assembly 1604, including the active area. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1606 may be considered part of the display assembly 1604 and / or the display portion housing 1602. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1606 may include any desired transparent material, including a polymeric material, glass, ceramic, and / or combinations thereof. The transparent cover layer 1606 may substantially occlude, block, or seal the opening defined by the display portion housing 1602. In some examples, the top or outer surface of the transparent cover layer 1606 may be flush or level with the outer surface defined by the display portion housing 1602 .

[0099] In some examples, the display portion 1600 may include an optical component 1608 having one or more camera modules 1610, 1611 disposed therein. The camera modules 1610, 1611 may be substantially similar and may include some or all of the features of any of the camera modules described herein. In some examples, a cover glass of the optical component 1608 may overlie the one or more camera modules 1610, 1611. The cover glass may be substantially transparent to light and electromagnetic waves. In some examples, the optical component 1608 may bisect a portion of the display assembly 1604 and the display portion housing 1602. In other words, the display assembly 1604 may define a notch or cutout 1612, and the optical component 1608 may be at least partially disposed within or in the cutout 1612. In some examples, the optical component 1608 may be disposed entirely within the display portion housing 1602 or entirely within the display assembly 1604. Although the camera modules 1610, 1611 shown in Figures 12A and 12B are shown as user-facing cameras, in some examples, the optical component 1608 may additionally or alternatively include one or more camera modules that are non-user-facing camera modules.

[0100] In some examples, camera module 1610 may have operating parameters, components, or a combination thereof that differ from those of camera module 1611. For example, camera module 1610 may be configured to operate at a relatively high frame rate (e.g., greater than 20 frames per second), while camera module 1611 may operate at a relatively low frame rate (e.g., less than 10 frames per second). After each of camera modules 1610, 1611 collects individual image data, the image data may be combined or selectively overlaid to generate a higher quality image than either camera module could generate individually. For example, a computing device may use machine learning techniques to combine the individual image data to generate a higher quality image. One advantage of combining image data from two or more camera modules is that the overall thickness or depth of each camera module may be reduced without reducing the quality of the image available to a user of the device. For example, the thickness of each camera module 1610, 1611 may be approximately 3 mm, between approximately 3 mm and approximately 2 mm, or less than approximately 2 mm. Furthermore, by reducing the depth or thickness of each camera module, the thickness of the display portion housing 1602 can also be reduced. For example, each of the camera modules 1610, 1611 can be disposed within the display portion housing 1602 without having to form a protrusion (e.g., protrusion 814) within the display portion housing 1602.

[0101] In some examples, camera modules 1610, 1611 are co-located to simplify the process of combining or overlaying the individual image data of each camera module 1610, 1611. By co-locating camera modules 1610, 1611, the perspective of each lens of each camera module to the external environment of the electronic device is substantially the same, minimizing errors due to parallax. For example, camera module 1610 may be located adjacent or substantially adjacent to camera module 1611 so that the field of view or perspective of camera module 1610 is substantially similar to the field of view or perspective of camera module 1611.

[0102] In some examples, camera module 1610 may be located with different optical components than camera module 1611 so that each camera module 1610, 1611 has a different field of view or viewpoint. One advantage of positioning each camera module in a different location is that a first camera module may be located in a larger or thicker portion of the display portion housing 1602 and a second camera module may be located in a smaller or thinner portion of the display portion housing 1602 to accommodate a larger camera module (e.g., more lenses, longer focal length, etc.). As a result, even if the second camera module is smaller or thinner than the first camera module, image data captured by the first and second camera modules can be combined or overlaid to produce a high-quality image, despite the drawbacks inherent in utilizing a thinner or smaller second camera module. In other words, the first and second camera modules may be different sizes such that the larger or thicker camera module can at least partially compensate for the deficiencies inherent in the smaller or thinner camera module when located in different locations.

[0103] An electronic device may include any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein. The components may include any combination of features described herein and may be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with a structure described herein, defining an interior volume, and defining concepts related to optical components may apply to any combination of any number of embodiments, not just the specific examples discussed herein. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components with various features in various configurations are described below with reference to Figures 13A and 13B.

[0104] 13A and 13B show diagrams of a display portion 1700 of an electronic device, which may be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion 1700 may be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein and may include a display portion housing 1702 defining an interior volume and an opening in which at least a display assembly 1704 may be positioned. In some examples, the display portion 1700 may include a transparent cover layer 1706, which may overlie the display assembly 1704, including the active area. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1706 may be considered part of the display assembly 1704 and / or the display portion housing 1702. In some examples, the transparent cover layer 1706 may include any desired transparent material, including a polymeric material, glass, ceramic, and / or combinations thereof. The transparent cover layer 1706 may substantially occlude, block, or seal the opening defined by the display portion housing 1702. In some examples, the top or outer surface of the transparent cover layer 1706 may be flush or level with the outer surface defined by the display portion housing 1702 .

[0105] In some examples, the display portion 1700 may include one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 concealedly positioned within the display housing portion 1702 and beneath the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704. The camera modules 1710, 1711 may be substantially similar and may include some or all of the features of any of the camera modules described herein. In some examples, the display assembly 1704 may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display assembly, a micro-light-emitting diode (LED) display assembly, or other display technology that allows light from the ambient environment to pass through spaces between individual pixels of the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704 and be received by one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 and / or ambient light sensors (not shown) concealedly positioned within the display housing 1702 and beneath the active area of ​​the display assembly 1704. This configuration allows one or more camera modules 1710, 1711 and / or other sensors located within display portion 1700 to be positioned more in line with the user's line of sight when the user is viewing an image, such as a video of another user, on display assembly 1704.

[0106] In some examples, camera module 1710 may have operating parameters, components, or a combination thereof that differ from those of camera module 1711. For example, camera module 1710 may be configured to operate at a relatively high frame rate (e.g., greater than 20 frames per second), while camera module 1711 may be configured to operate at a relatively low frame rate (e.g., less than 10 frames per second). Each of camera modules 1710, 1711 may collect individual image data, and the image data may then be combined or selectively overlaid to generate a higher quality image than either camera module could generate individually. For example, a computing device may utilize machine learning techniques to selectively combine the individual image data to generate a higher quality image. One advantage of combining or overlaid image data from two or more camera modules is that the thickness or depth of each camera module may be reduced without reducing the quality of the image available to a user of the device. For example, the thickness of each camera module 1710, 1711 may be approximately 3 mm, between approximately 3 mm and approximately 2 mm, or less than approximately 2 mm. Furthermore, by reducing the depth or thickness of each camera module, the thickness of the display portion housing 1702 can also be reduced. For example, each of the camera modules 1710, 1711 can be disposed within the display portion housing 1702 without having to form a protrusion (e.g., protrusion 814) within the display portion housing 1702.

[0107] In some examples, camera modules 1710, 1711 are co-located to simplify the process of combining or overlaying the individual image data of each camera module 1710, 1711. By co-locating camera modules 1710, 1711, the perspective of each lens of each camera module to the external environment of the electronic device is substantially the same, minimizing errors due to parallax. For example, camera module 1710 may be located adjacent or substantially adjacent to camera module 1711 so that the field of view or perspective of camera module 1710 is substantially similar to the field of view or perspective of camera module 1711.

[0108] In some examples, camera module 1710 may be located behind the active area of ​​display assembly 1704 in a different location than camera module 1711 so that each camera module 1710, 1711 has a different field of view or viewpoint. In other words, camera modules 1710, 1711 may not be co-located in some examples. One advantage of positioning each camera module in a different location is that a first camera module may be located behind display assembly 1704 in a larger or thicker portion of display portion housing 1702 to accommodate a larger camera module (e.g., more lenses, longer focal length, etc.), and a second camera module may be located behind display assembly 1704 in a smaller or thinner portion of display portion housing 1602. As a result, image data captured by the first and second camera modules can be combined to generate a high-quality image, even if the second camera module is smaller or thinner than the first camera module, despite the drawbacks inherent in utilizing a thinner or smaller second camera module. In other words, the first and second camera modules, when located at different locations, may be different sizes such that the larger or thicker camera module can at least partially compensate for deficiencies inherent in the smaller or thinner camera module. Additionally, for non-co-located cameras, the use of machine learning to combine or selectively overlay the resulting images to generate an improved decoded image can be adjusted for the known locations of each camera, and the composite image can be adjusted accordingly.

[0109] Although this disclosure generally describes components and features of the display portion of an electronic device, the components and features described herein may be used in any combination or order and in any desired component or electronic device. Further, the components and features may assume any geometric shape, pattern, size, or combination of shapes, patterns, and sizes. Additionally, the features described herein may be located on or extend from any surface or surfaces of any desired housing and / or component.

[0110] Any feature or aspect of a computing device discussed herein may be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device may include a base and one or more displays and / or keyboards attached thereto. The one or more displays and / or keyboards may be rotatable relative to the base and removably attached to one or more holding portions. Furthermore, components of a computing device described herein, including components that may be fully or partially removable, may be entirely contained within an interior volume, e.g., an interior volume defined by the base.

[0111] Any feature or aspect of the computing device discussed herein may be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device may include a coupling mechanism and one or more displays and / or keyboards attached thereto. The one or more displays and / or keyboards may be rotatable relative to the coupling mechanism and removably attached to one or more holding portions. Furthermore, components of the computing devices described herein, including components that may be fully or partially removable, may be entirely contained within an interior volume, for example, an interior volume defined by a middle portion of the coupling mechanism.

[0112] To the extent applicable to current technology, data available from various sources can be collected and used to improve delivery to users of invitation content or any other content that may be of interest to the user. The present disclosure contemplates that, in some cases, this collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a particular individual. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, phone numbers, email addresses, Twitter IDs, addresses, data or records regarding a user's health or fitness level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), birth date, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0113] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the present technology can be used to the benefit of the user. For example, personal information data may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to the user. Thus, the use of such personal information data allows the user to exercise controlled control over the content that is delivered. Furthermore, other uses of personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by this disclosure. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insight into the user's overall wellness, or as proactive feedback to individuals using the technology to pursue wellness goals.

[0114] This disclosure contemplates that entities involved in the collection, analysis, disclosure, transmission, storage, or other use of such personal information data will adhere to robust privacy policies and / or privacy practices. Specifically, such entities should implement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that are generally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or government requirements for maintaining the strict confidentiality of personal information data. Such policies should be easily accessible to users and should be updated as data collection and / or use changes. Personal information from users should be collected for the entity's lawful and legitimate use and should not be shared or sold except for those lawful uses. Furthermore, such collection / sharing should be carried out after the user's informed consent is obtained. Furthermore, such entities should consider taking all necessary measures to protect and secure access to such personal information data and to ensure that others with access to the personal information data adhere to their privacy policies and procedures. Furthermore, such entities may be able to undergo third-party assessments to demonstrate their adherence to widely accepted privacy policies and practices. Furthermore, policies and practices should be tailored to the specific types of personal data collected and / or accessed and should comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including jurisdiction-specific considerations. For example, in the United States, the collection of or access to certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), while health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be addressed accordingly. Therefore, different privacy practices should be maintained in each country with respect to different types of personal data.

[0115] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which a user selectively prevents use or access to personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and / or software elements may be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of an advertising delivery service, the present technology may be configured to allow a user to “opt in” or “opt out” of participating in the collection of personal information data during registration for the service or at any time thereafter. In another example, a user may choose not to provide mood-related data for a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, a user may choose to limit the period for which mood-related data is maintained or to prohibit the development of a baseline mood profile entirely. In addition to providing “opt-in” and “opt-out” options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notice regarding the access or use of personal information. For example, a user may be notified upon downloading an app that will access the user's personal information data, and then again immediately before the app accesses the user's personal information data.

[0116] Furthermore, it is the intent of this disclosure that personal information data should be managed and handled in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risk can be minimized by limiting data collection and deleting data when it is no longer needed. Additionally, and where applicable in certain health-related applications, data anonymization can be used to protect user privacy. De-identification may be facilitated, where appropriate, by removing certain identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of data stored (e.g., collecting location data at a city level rather than a street address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users), and / or in other ways.

[0117] Thus, while this disclosure broadly encompasses the use of personal information data to implement one or more various disclosed embodiments, this disclosure also contemplates that the various embodiments may be implemented without requiring access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present technology are not rendered inoperable by the absence of all or part of such personal information data. For example, content may be selected and delivered to a user by inferring preferences based only on a minimal amount of non-personal information or personal information, such as content requested by devices associated with the user, other non-personal information available at content delivery services, or publicly available information.

[0118] In the foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, specific terminology was used to provide a thorough understanding of the described examples. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described examples. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific examples described herein have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the examples to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

Claims

1. a housing including a wall at least partially defining an exterior surface, the housing defining an opening disposed on an opposite side of the wall; a display assembly positioned in the opening; a first camera module positioned within an interior volume defined by the housing; a second camera module positioned within the interior volume; and a processor disposed within the housing, the processor electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, the processor comprising: receiving a first set of image data from the first camera module; receiving a second set of image data from the second camera module; a processor configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data; A portable electronic device comprising:

2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an optical component, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are co-located within the optical component.

3. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the display assembly defines a notch, and the optical component is at least partially disposed in the notch.

4. The portable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are each disposed between the wall and an active area of ​​the display assembly.

5. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first camera module is configured to operate at a frame rate different from a frame rate of the second camera.

6. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein an overall thickness of the first camera module is different from an overall thickness of the second camera module.

7. the overall thickness of the first camera module is about 3 mm or less; the overall thickness of the second camera module is about 3 mm or less; 7. The portable electronic device of claim 6.

8. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first set of image data and the second set of image data are combined using machine learning techniques.

9. a base portion including an input component; a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion including: a housing including a protrusion positioned in a peripheral region, the protrusion at least partially defining a recess; a display assembly mounted in the housing; a camera module positioned within an interior volume defined by the protrusion; and a component positioned within the recess; and Including, Portable electronic devices.

10. The components include: the radiating element of the antenna, an audio component, or at least one of a structured grid, 10. The portable electronic device of claim 9.

11. 10. The portable electronic device of claim 9, wherein the camera module is a first camera module, and the display portion further includes a second camera module co-located with the first camera module within the interior volume.

12. 12. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are disposed within an optical component positioned at least partially in a notch defined by the display assembly.

13. The portable electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the camera module receives light through an active area of ​​the display assembly.

14. 10. The portable electronic device of claim 9, wherein the display assembly includes either an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel or an array of micro light emitting diodes (LEDs).

15. a base portion including an input component; a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, The display portion is A housing defining an opening and an interior volume, the housing including a rear cover positioned opposite the opening, the rear cover comprising: a first region defining a first exterior surface of the display portion; and a second region protruding from the first outer surface; Housing and a display assembly positioned in the opening, the display assembly defining an active area; and optical components positioned in a portion of the interior volume defined by the second region, the optical components including a camera module positioned adjacent the active area; and Including, Portable electronic devices.

16. 16. The portable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the optical component further comprises a sensor module positioned to detect a characteristic of an ambient environment opposite the active area.

17. 16. The portable electronic device of claim 15, wherein the camera module is positioned to receive light through the active area.

18. 17. The portable electronic device of claim 16, wherein the sensor module is positioned in the second region of the back cover.

19. the camera modules include a first camera module; the sensor module includes a second camera module; 17. The portable electronic device of claim 16.

20. and a processor disposed within the housing, the processor electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, the processor comprising: receiving a first set of image data from the first camera module; receiving a second set of image data from the second camera module; configured to combine the first set of image data with the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data.

20. The portable electronic device of claim 19.

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