Sliding Rotational Camera Module for Larger Front Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices with integrated cameras face challenges in maximizing display area due to the presence of cameras on the front surface, which limits the use of the camera module's functionality and display space.
Innovation Solution
A camera module that rotates within a sliding part of the electronic device's housing, allowing it to function as both a front and rear camera, thereby optimizing the use of space by retracting when not in use, allowing for a larger display area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a camera module is disposed on the front surface of the electronic device, then the camera can function as a front camera, but the display area of the front surface is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The camera module is designed to be movable between a retracted position (inside the housing) and an extended position (exposed through the opening). When extended, it functions as a front camera; when retracted, the display area is maximized. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction between camera functionality and display area.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of placing the camera module in the planar front surface (2D), the invention uses a sliding mechanism that moves the camera module along the depth dimension (3D). The camera module can slide out through an opening on the front surface, utilizing the third dimension to avoid occupying display area while maintaining camera functionality.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a housing, a display, at least part of which is included in the housing, a sliding part that includes an opening exposed to an outside area and that slides relative to the housing, and a camera module that is disposed in the opening and that rotates relative to the sliding part. The camera module is configured to rotate to face a first direction when the sliding part slides to a first position relative to the housing and to rotate to face a second direction different from the first direction when the sliding part slides to a second position relative to the housing.