Terminal Camera Module Layout with Merged Sensor Aperture
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing design of terminal devices with dual cameras, a flash, and a distance detection sensor results in an increased number of openings on the terminal body, affecting its appearance and requiring additional space for each component, leading to interference between the flash and distance detection sensor when they share an opening.
Innovation Solution
The terminal features a first opening for the dual cameras and a distance detection sensor, with the sensor positioned between the cameras, and a second opening for the flash, allowing for a compact layout that reduces the overall number of openings and minimizes interference between components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the flash and distance detection sensor are installed in separate openings outside the cameras, then interference between the flash and distance detection sensor is avoided, but the number of openings increases and the appearance is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the flash and distance detection sensor into a single opening (the first opening) that also houses the dual cameras. This consolidation reduces the total number of openings from four (separate openings for each component) to one, thereby improving appearance while maintaining functional separation through spatial arrangement within the opening.
Solution Approach 2:
Within the shared first opening, the patent segments the space to accommodate the two cameras and distance detection sensor in a triangular arrangement, with the flash positioned separately. This internal segmentation allows functional isolation of components while sharing a common opening, preventing interference between the flash and distance detection sensor.
2Device complexity
If the flash and distance detection sensor are installed together in one opening with the cameras, then the number of openings is reduced, but the flash and distance detection sensor easily interfere with each other requiring additional distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating distinct spatial zones within the first opening. The cameras are arranged in a specific configuration with the distance detection sensor positioned in the gap between them, while the flash is placed in a separate location. This localized spatial differentiation ensures that each component operates in its own zone, preventing interference while sharing the common opening.
3Ease of manufacture
If separate openings are added for the flash and distance detection sensor, then component installation is simplified, but the opening area increases and appearance is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple components (dual cameras, distance detection sensor, and flash) into a single opening, dramatically reducing the total opening area required. This merging approach maintains ease of manufacture by providing a consolidated installation zone while minimizing the visual impact on the terminal appearance.
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AI summary
This application provides a terminal. The terminal of this application includes a first opening and a second opening. At least two cameras and a distance detection sensor are disposed in the first opening, and the distance detection sensor is located in a gap between two of cameras, while a flash is disposed in the second opening. In this way, there are few openings at the back of the terminal of this application, and the openings are small, layouts of components are compact, and appearance is more beautiful.