Dual Image Capture Module with Pivot Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portable computers with single lens image capture modules cannot simultaneously capture images of different backgrounds, limiting their application in scenarios like distance learning where both the speaker and audience interactions need to be visible.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating two image capture devices with opposite-facing lenses and a pivot mechanism on a portable computer's display module, connected via a circuit board and flexible printed circuit, allowing for independent adjustment of each lens's angle to capture distinct backgrounds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single lens image capture module is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to capture different backgrounds simultaneously is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The image capture module is segmented into two independent image capture devices (first image capture device with first lens and first image sensor, second image capture device with second lens and second image sensor), each capable of capturing different backgrounds independently. This segmentation allows simultaneous capture of speaker and audience images without requiring a single complex lens system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new spatial dimension by positioning two image capture devices at different locations and orientations (one facing the speaker, one facing the audience). This dimensional arrangement enables simultaneous capture of multiple backgrounds that a single lens positioned at one location cannot capture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two image capture devices are added, then the image capture capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Two separate image capture devices are merged into a single integrated image capture module that shares common structural elements (housing, pivot mechanism, circuit board). This merging approach reduces overall complexity compared to having two completely separate systems while maintaining the dual-capture capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The image capture module is designed with multi-functionality, where a single module performs both functions (capturing speaker image and capturing audience image) through its two integrated image capture devices. This universal design reduces complexity by consolidating control and structural elements rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
3Ease of operation
If a pivot mechanism is added to adjust lens angles, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The image capture module incorporates a pivot mechanism that enables dynamic adjustment of the second image capture device's angle relative to the first image capture device. This dynamic capability allows users to optimize the viewing angles for both speaker and audience captures according to different usage scenarios, improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
A portable computer including a display module and an image capture module disposed in the display module is provided. The image capture module includes a first image capture device, a pivot mechanism, and a second image capture device. The first image capture device has a circuit board, a first image sensor disposed on the circuit board, and a first lens, wherein the first image sensor is located on the optical path behind the first lens. In addition, the pivot mechanism is disposed in the display module. The second image capture device is pivotally connected to the pivot mechanism, and the second image capture device is electrically connected to the circuit board. The second image capture device has a second lens and a second image sensor, wherein the second image sensor is located on the optical path behind the second lens.