Integrated Camera Module Housing With Embedded Light Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Scalable camera modules in mobile terminals have a single function and are not conducive to space utilization.
Innovation Solution
Embed a light-emitting component on the housing of the camera module with a light-transmitting region to ensure integrity and facilitate space utilization while providing a light-emitting effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If only a camera is mounted on the scalable camera module, then the image collection function is implemented, but the space utilization on the camera module is not optimized and the functionality is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the camera module and flashlight module into a single integrated housing structure. The housing contains both the camera lens assembly and the light-emitting component (flashlight), allowing multiple functions to be performed within one compact unit. This merging approach increases adaptability and versatility while maintaining space efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated camera module serves multiple functions: image collection through the camera lens and auxiliary lighting through the embedded light-emitting component. The housing is designed to accommodate both functionalities, making the module universal and multi-functional rather than single-purpose, thereby optimizing space utilization on the mobile terminal.
2Area of stationary object
If a light-emitting component is embedded on the housing, then space utilization is optimized and integrity is maintained, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light-emitting component is embedded directly into the housing of the camera module, merging two previously separate components (camera module and flashlight) into one integrated structure. This reduces the overall space required on the mobile terminal while maintaining the integrity of both functions within a unified housing design.
3Area of stationary object
If the camera module is made scalable to optimize screen-to-body ratio, then space occupation is reduced, but the module can only accommodate a single camera function
Solution Approach 1:
The scalable camera module is designed with multi-functionality, accommodating both image collection (camera) and auxiliary lighting (flashlight) within its housing. This universal design allows the compact scalable module to perform multiple functions, thereby optimizing space occupation on the mobile terminal without sacrificing functional capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures the camera module maintains a light-emitting effect while optimizing space utilization, enhancing functionality and user interaction through light-based prompts.
Implementation Method 1
a light-emitting component 14 embedded on the housing 12, wherein the housing 12 has at least one light-transmitting region 13, one light-emitting component corresponds to one light-transmitting region, and light emitted by the light-emitting component 14 can be transmitted through the light-transmitting region 13
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a camera module, a mobile terminal, and a control method. The camera module includes: a housing having at least one light-transmitting region, a lens embedded on the housing, and at least one light-emitting component embedded on the housing. A light-emitting component corresponds to a light-transmitting region, and light emitted by the light-emitting component can be transmitted from the light-transmitting region.