Mobile Terminal Camera Module ToF Nesting

The patent implements a nested arrangement where the ToF camera is positioned within the triangular space formed by three RGB cameras. Specifically, the ToF camera module is located at the center of the triangle, with its holder nested among the holders of the three RGB cameras. This nesting allows multiple camera functions to coexist in a compact configuration, maximizing space utilization while maintaining all capture functionalities.

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional planar arrangement to a three-dimensional spatial configuration. The cameras are arranged in a triangular prism structure where RGB cameras form the vertices and the ToF camera is positioned at the centroid in the third dimension. This dimensional change allows for compact packaging while maintaining optimal optical paths and minimizing occlusion through vertical stacking and angular positioning.

The patent applies local quality optimization by positioning each camera at specific locations with distinct functional characteristics. The three RGB cameras are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle to capture color information from different angles, while the ToF camera is positioned at the centroid to measure depth. This localized functional assignment ensures that each camera operates in its optimal position, minimizing occlusion errors while maintaining compact overall dimensions.

The patent introduces the ToF camera as an intermediary element that mediates between the multiple RGB cameras. By positioning the ToF camera at the center, it serves as a reference point for depth measurement that complements the color information from surrounding RGB cameras. This intermediary positioning creates a hierarchical measurement structure where the central ToF camera provides depth context that reduces occlusion errors in synthesizing images from multiple RGB cameras at different positions.