Lens Driving Device for ToF Super-Resolution via Lens Shifting

The patent applies the Dynamics principle by making the lens movable rather than static. The lens is driven by a voice coil motor to shift position dynamically, enabling super-resolution imaging through multiple captures at different positions. This mechanical dynamics approach replaces the static high-pixel-count solution, achieving high resolution without proportionally increasing sensor pixel count or module volume.

The patent employs Parameter changes by varying the lens position as a physical parameter to achieve super-resolution. By changing the lens position to multiple discrete locations and capturing images at each position, the system synthesizes high-resolution depth information. This parameter variation approach allows resolution enhancement without increasing sensor pixel density or camera module volume.

The patent applies the Dynamics principle by making the lens movable rather than static. The lens is driven by a voice coil motor to shift position dynamically, enabling super-resolution imaging through multiple captures at different positions. This mechanical dynamics approach replaces the static high-pixel-count solution, achieving high resolution without proportionally increasing sensor pixel count or module volume.

The patent employs Parameter changes by varying the lens position as a physical parameter to achieve super-resolution. By changing the lens position to multiple discrete locations and capturing images at each position, the system synthesizes high-resolution depth information. This parameter variation approach allows resolution enhancement without increasing sensor pixel density or camera module volume.

The patent applies Mechanics substitution by replacing complex mechanical lens driving mechanisms with an electromagnetic voice coil motor system. The voice coil motor provides precise lens positioning through electromagnetic force without requiring complex gears, belts, or motors. This substitution reduces mechanical complexity while enabling the super-resolution capability through controlled lens movement.

The patent applies Universality by designing the lens driving device to serve multiple functions: it enables super-resolution imaging, provides optical image stabilization, and allows for focus adjustment. The voice coil motor and elastic member combination serves as a multi-functional system that achieves resolution enhancement without requiring separate dedicated mechanisms for each function, thereby reducing overall device complexity.