Triple Camera Magnet Layout for Low-Interference Image Capture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dual camera devices are limited in capturing certain images, and there is a need to minimize magnetic field interference between multiple camera devices.

Innovation Solution

A triple camera device configuration with specific magnet arrangements and coil placements, including a Hall sensor, to minimize magnetic interference and enable capturing images not possible with dual camera devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a dual camera device is used to photograph different portions, then the capability to capture images is improved, but magnetic field interference between camera devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage capture capabilityVSAvoidmagnetic field interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A non-magnetic spacer component is introduced between the first and second camera devices to physically separate them and minimize magnetic field interference while maintaining their functional capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic interference problem is addressed by extracting and isolating the magnetic components within each camera device using shielding structures, separating the harmful magnetic fields from the operational space

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a triple camera device configuration is added to capture more images, then the image capture versatility is improved, but the device complexity and magnetic field interference increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage capture versatilityVSAvoidcamera device configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The triple camera device is divided into three independent camera modules (first, second, and third camera devices), each capable of independent operation, allowing versatile image capture while maintaining modular simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each camera device in the triple configuration is designed to perform multiple functions (photographing different portions, depths, or types of images), reducing the need for additional specialized components and simplifying the overall system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 triple camera device configuration allows for capturing images not achievable by dual camera devices while minimizing magnetic field interference.

Implementation Method 1

a Hall sensor for sensing the fourth magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHall effect: Hall Effect

Data Source

PatentUS12388967B2Camera device, dual camera device and triple camera device
Publication Date: 2025.08.12 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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AI summary

The present embodiment relates to a camera device comprising a first camera device, a second camera device, and a third camera device disposed between the first camera device and the second camera device, wherein: the first camera device includes a first bobbin, a first coil disposed on the first bobbin, a first magnet facing the first coil, and a second coil disposed under the first magnet; the second camera device includes a second bobbin, a third coil disposed on the second bobbin, and a second magnet facing the third coil; the third camera device includes a third bobbin, a fourth coil disposed on the third bobbin, a third magnet facing the fourth coil, a fourth magnet disposed on the third bobbin, and a Hall sensor for sensing the fourth magnet; and the Hall sensor of the third camera device is disposed between the fourth magnet of the third camera device and the second camera device.