Retractable Camera Module with Light Transmission Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile terminals lack enhanced shooting environments and experiences, as their image acquisition modules are limited in functionality and aesthetics, failing to enrich the user experience during photography.
Innovation Solution
An image acquisition module for mobile terminals that includes a mounting seat with a light transmission member and a camera assembly, allowing the module to extend and retract, with a light source positioned to provide optimal lighting through the light transmission member, enhancing both aesthetics and shooting experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image acquisition module is extended outward to improve shooting functionality and light effects, then the shooting experience and aesthetics are enhanced, but the device occupies more space and reduces the screen-to-body ratio
Solution Approach 1:
The image acquisition module is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to extend outward when needed for shooting and retract into the terminal device when not in use. This dynamic configuration enables the module to adapt between occupying space for functionality and retracting to maximize screen-to-body ratio, directly resolving the contradiction between shooting capability and display area.
2Ease of manufacture
If the light source is positioned inside the receiving cavity to simplify structure, then manufacturing is easier, but the light transmission effect and aesthetics are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The light transmission member serves as an intermediary element between the light source and the external environment. It is selectively positioned to transmit light from the light source while also serving as an aesthetic component visible when the module extends. This intermediary structure enables both good light transmission effect and aesthetic appearance without requiring the light source itself to be in a complex position.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the camera assembly is positioned to shoot towards the display screen, then versatile shooting angles are achieved, but light interference from the screen may affect image quality
Solution Approach 1:
The light transmission member is positioned in advance to serve as a light guide and potential shield. When the module extends for shooting, this pre-positioned structure can manage light paths and reduce interference from the display screen before light reaches the camera sensor, thereby preventing rather than correcting the light interference problem.
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
The solution improves the shooting experience by providing better light effects and aesthetics, allowing the camera to shoot towards the display screen while maintaining a larger screen-to-body ratio and compact design, thus enhancing user experience and device functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a light source configured to emit light transmitting through the light transmission member
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal and an image acquisition module. The image acquisition module (100) includes a mounting seat (210), a camera assembly (220), and a light source (230). The mounting seat (210) includes a pedestal (211) and a light transmission member (212), the light transmission member (212) is coupled to the pedestal (211), wherein the pedestal (211) and the light transmission member (212) cooperatively define a receiving cavity; the camera assembly has an incident surface, the camera assembly (220) is arranged in the receiving cavity, and the incident surface (220a) exposes from the light transmission member (212); a light source (230) is configured to emit light transmitting through the light transmission member (212). According to the mobile terminal and image acquisition module of the present disclosure, the light source (230) is configured to emit light transmitting through the light transmission member (212), and the light is transmitted to the side where the incident surface (220a) of the camera assembly (220) is located, so that a relatively good light effect is able to be achieved during shooting to improve a shooting experience.