Abstract

Dual-aperture digital cameras with auto-focus (AF) and related methods for obtaining a focused and, optionally optically stabilized color image of an object or scene. A dual-aperture camera includes a first sub-camera having a first optics bloc and a color image sensor for providing a color image, a second sub-camera having a second optics bloc and a clear image sensor for providing a luminance image, the first and second sub-cameras having substantially the same field of view, an AF mechanism coupled mechanically at least to the first optics bloc, and a camera controller coupled to the AF mechanism and to the two image sensors and configured to control the AF mechanism, to calculate a scaling difference and a sharpness difference between the color and luminance images, the scaling and sharpness differences being due to the AF mechanism, and to process the color and luminance images into a fused color image using the calculated differences.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• G02B 7/36 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals using image sharpness techniques
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04N 9/64 - Circuits for processing colour signals
• H04N 23/13 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with multiple sensors
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• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
• H04N 23/951 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems by using two or more images to influence resolution, frame rate or aspect ratio
• H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
• H04N 25/133 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements including elements passing panchromatic light, e.g. filters passing white light

Abstract

N faces an image side; an image sensor having a sensor diagonal (SD); and an optical path folding element (OPFE) for providing a folded optical path between an object and the image sensor, wherein the lens is located at an object side of the OPFE, wherein the EFL is in the range of 8 mm0.75.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

Abstract

Folded digital cameras, comprising a lens with N≥3 lens elements Li and having an EFL, an aperture diameter DA, a f-number f/#, a TTL, and a BFL, wherein each lens element has a respective focal length fi and wherein a first lens element L1 faces an object side and a last lens element LN faces an image side; an image sensor having a sensor diagonal (SD); and an optical path folding element (OPFE) for providing a folded optical path between an object and the image sensor, wherein the lens is located at an object side of the OPFE, wherein the EFL is in the range of 8 mm0.75.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/34 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having four components only

Abstract

Multi-cameras and in particular dual-cameras comprising a Wide camera comprising a Wide lens and a Wide image sensor, the Wide lens having a Wide effective focal length EFLW and a folded Tele camera comprising a Tele lens with a first optical axis, a Tele image sensor and an OPFE, wherein the Tele lens includes, from an object side to an image side, a first lens element group G1, a second lens element group G2 and a third lens element group G3, wherein at least two of the lens element groups are movable relative to the image sensor along the first optical axis to bring the Tele lens to two zoom states, wherein an effective focal length (EFL) of the Tele lens is changed from EFLT,min in one zoom state to EFLT,max in the other zoom state, wherein EFLTmin>1.5×EFLW and wherein EFLTmax>1.5×EFLTmin.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

A multi-aperture imaging system comprising a first camera with a first sensor that captures a first image and a second camera with a second sensor that captures a second image, the two cameras having either identical or different FOVs. The first sensor may have a standard color filter array (CFA) covering one sensor section and a non-standard color CFA covering another. The second sensor may have either Clear or standard CFA covered sections. Either image may be chosen to be a primary or an auxiliary image, based on a zoom factor. An output image with a point of view determined by the primary image is obtained by registering the auxiliary image to the primary image.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/951 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems by using two or more images to influence resolution, frame rate or aspect ratio
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
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• H04N 23/16 - Optical arrangements associated therewith, e.g. for beam-splitting or for colour correction
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
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• H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
• H04N 25/133 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements including elements passing panchromatic light, e.g. filters passing white light

Abstract

Passive pop-out cameras for incorporation in foldable mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, lens systems for such cameras, and pop-out actuators, in some examples passive and in some examples based on shape memory alloys, for actuating the lens systems and other components in such cameras.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

A folded-camera module for a mobile device. The folded-camera module includes a lens having an effective focal length in the range of 8 mm to 50 mm and having a f/ #lesser than 3.5. The lens is comprising a first lens group (G1) and a second lens group (G2). The folded-camera module includes an optical path folding element (OPFE). The first lens group is positioned at an object side of the OPFE, and the second lens group is positioned at an image side of the OPFE. The folded-camera module is further configured for spatially adjusting at least one of the first lens group, the second lens group, and the OPFE, so as to compensate for an optical path shift of light entering into the folded camera module due to movements of the camera module, thereby providing optical image stabilization.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Mobile handheld electronic devices such as smartphones, comprising a Wide camera for capturing Wide images with respective Wide fields of view (FOVW), a Tele camera for capturing Tele images with respective Tele fields of view (FOVT) smaller than FOVW, and a processor configured to stitch a plurality of Wide images into a panorama image with a field of view FOVP>FOVW and to pin a Tele image to a given location within the panorama image to obtain a smart panorama image.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

A dual-aperture zoom camera comprising a Wide camera with a respective Wide lens and a Tele camera with a respective Tele lens, the Wide and Tele cameras mounted directly on a single printed circuit board, wherein the Wide and Tele lenses have respective effective focal lengths EFLW and EFLT and respective total track lengths TTLW and TTLT and wherein TTLW/EFLW>1.1 and TTLT/EFLT<1.0. Optionally, the dual-aperture zoom camera may further comprise an optical OIS controller configured to provide a compensation lens movement according to a user-defined zoom factor (ZF) and a camera tilt (CT) through LMV=CT*EFLZF, where EFLZF is a zoom-factor dependent effective focal length.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• G02B 9/12 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having three components only
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 23/16 - Optical arrangements associated therewith, e.g. for beam-splitting or for colour correction
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

A pop-out camera module includes a lens arrangement defining a lens optical axis, an image sensor held by a movable sensor module, and a cover window disposed on a side of the sensor module opposite the lens arrangement. The cover window is axially movable between retracted and extended positions by an actuator, such as a motor or voice-coil motor. Movement of the cover window displaces the sensor module rearwardly along the optical axis between a collapsed state and an operative pop-out state, extending the total track length of the optical system while the lens arrangement remains stationary. The module may include a flexible sealing membrane allowing movement while preventing particle or liquid ingress. The camera module can be integrated within a housing of an electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet, providing front-facing or under-display imaging using large-format image sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 7/14 - Systems for two-way working
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Actuators for providing an extended two-degree of freedom rotation range to an optical path folding element (OPFE) such as a prism or mirror in mobile devices such as smartphones, comprising a yaw sub-assembly having a yaw rotation axis, a pitch sub-assembly carrying the OPFE, the pitch sub-assembly including a pivot rotation mechanism and having a pitch rotation axis; and a stationary sub-assembly, wherein the actuator is operative to rotate the OPFE in two rotation directions, a first rotation for yaw around the yaw rotation axis and a second rotation for pitch around the pitch rotation axis, and wherein the rotation for pitch includes rotation using the pivot rotation mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

Abstract

In some embodiments there are disclosed folded camera modules comprising a lens with 6 lens elements divided into two lens groups G1 and G2 and an effective focal length EFL, an object side optical path folding element O-OPFE, an image side-optical path folding element I-OPFE and an image sensor, wherein G1 is located at an object side of the O-OPFE and G2 is located at an image side of the O-OPFE, wherein 8 mm0.9. In some embodiments, there are disclosed folded camera modules comprising a lens with N=4 lens elements having a lens thickness TLens and a total track length TTL, an I-OPFE and an O-OPFE, wherein the EFL is in the range of 8 mm

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length

Abstract

Actuators for carrying and actuating a lens having a first optical axis, the lens receiving light folded from a second optical axis substantially perpendicular to the first optical axis, comprising first and second VCM engines coupled to the lens and first and second linear ball-guided rails operative to create movement of the lens in two substantially orthogonal directions upon actuation by respective VCM engines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

Continuous optical zoom cameras with folded lenses, suitable for use in low-profile mobile devices. Along with providing continuous optical zoom, the camera lens maintains a relatively stable fl#. In some examples, fl# stability is achieved by adjusting the aperture diameter to compensate for the tendency of fl# to increase with increasing zoom factor and effective focal length. In some examples, adjustment of zoom factor is achieved without adjusting external dimensions of the camera module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

Folded digital cameras for use in mobile devices such as smartphones and comprising a lens with N≥4 lens elements, an effective focal length (EFL) and a f-number f/#, an optical path folding elements (OPFE), and an image sensor with a sensor diagonal SD. Some of the lenses may be metalenses or include metalens elements. In some cameras, the lens is located at an object side of the OPFE, 8 mm0.4, and f/#<2.75. In some cameras in which M≥1 of the lens elements are metalens elements and O=N−M of the lens elements are refractive lenses, 8 mm0.3.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below

Abstract

A camera system is provided comprising a wide camera and at least one processor. The wide camera includes a lens assembly with a plurality of lens elements, a controllable aperture, and an image sensor having a full sensor diagonal (SD) between 5 mm and 25 mm. The wide camera defines a total track length (TTL) and is characterized by a dimensional relation TTL/SD < 0.8. The camera operates in a full field-of-view (F-FOV) state and in a zoom field-of-view (Z-FOV) state, where the F-FOV state provides a field of view larger than the Z-FOV state. The processor is configured to respond to a zoom input by switching between an F-FOV sensor readout from the entire sensor and a Z-FOV sensor readout from a cropped portion of the sensor defining an effective diagonal (SDz). In the Z-FOV state the processor further controls the aperture to provide a larger aperture diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes

Abstract

The presently disclosed subject matter includes a mobile electronic comprising an integrated camera, comprising a Wide camera unit comprising a Wide lens unit, and a Telephoto camera unit comprising a telephoto lens unit, the telephoto lens unit and the wide lens unit having respectively TTL/EFL ratios smaller and larger than 1 and defining separate telephoto and wide optical paths.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/06 - Panoramic objectivesSo-called "sky lenses"
• G03B 17/00 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

Abstract

Pop-out cameras brought to at least an extended operational position and a collapsed position by pop-out mechanisms that include shape-memory alloy (SMA) materials. A camera may comprise a lens including a plurality of lens elements, an image sensor, and a pop-out mechanism configured to control at least one air-gap between the lens elements or between a lens element and the image sensor to bring the camera to an operative pop-out state and to a collapsed state, wherein the pop-out mechanism includes at least one component made from a SMA material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like

Abstract

Systems including dual-aperture zoom digital cameras with scanning optical path folding elements (OPFEs) for automotive or surveillance applications and methods for operating and using same. In some embodiments, a dual-aperture zoom digital camera comprises a Wide camera with a Wide field of view FOVw, a Wide sensor and a Wide lens, wherein the Wide camera is operative to output Wide image information, a Tele camera with a Tele field of view FOVT smaller than FOVW and with a Tele sensor, a Tele lens with a Tele lens optical axis and a scanning OPFE, and a processing unit operative to detect an object of interest (OOI) from Wide and/or Tele image information and to direct the Tele camera to move FOVT to acquire Tele image information on the OOI.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 3/08 - Scanning details of television systemsCombination thereof with generation of supply voltages by optical-mechanical means only having a moving reflector
• B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
• G06F 18/25 - Fusion techniques
• G06V 10/147 - Details of sensors, e.g. sensor lenses
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• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
• G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• H04N 5/265 - Mixing
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
• H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

Cameras with OIS capable of performing multi zoom super macro photography and handheld electronic devices comprising such cameras. A camera may include a lens comprising N lens elements L1-LN divided into two or more lens groups arranged along a lens optical axis starting with Li on an object side and ending with LN on an image side, adjacent lens groups separated by a respective air-gap d1 along the lens optical axis; an image sensor with a sensor diagonal SD between 7 and 20 mm separated from lens element LN by an air-gap d2 along the lens optical axis; and an actuator for controlling air-gaps d1 and d2 to switch the camera between M≥1 operative pop-out states and a collapsed state and to focus the camera on an object at an object-lens distance of less than 30 cm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations

Abstract

1 faces an object side, and an optical path folding element (OPFE) for providing a folded optical path between an object and the lens. In some embodiments, the lens system has a focusing range that covers object-lens distances from infinity to a minimal object distance (MIOD), wherein MIOD/EFL is smaller than 20 or even 7. In some embodiments, the ratio of a maximal chief ray angle to a field of view of the folded camera Max CRA/FOV is smaller than 0.25 or even 0.15 when the camera is focused at infinity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below

Abstract

A dual-aperture zoom digital camera operable in both still and video modes. The camera includes Wide and Tele imaging sections with respective lens/sensor combinations and image signal processors and a camera controller operatively coupled to the Wide and Tele imaging sections. The Wide and Tele imaging sections provide respective image data. The controller is configured to output, in a zoom-in operation between a lower zoom factor (ZF) value and a higher ZF value, a zoom video output image that includes only Wide image data or only Tele image data, depending on whether a no-switching criterion is fulfilled or not.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/62 - Control of parameters via user interfaces
• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes

Abstract

A folded-camera module for a mobile device. The folded-camera module includes a lens having an effective focal length in the range of 8 mm to 50 mm and having a f/# lesser than 3.5. The lens is comprising a first lens group (G1) and a second lens group (G2). The folded-camera module includes an optical path folding element (OPFE). The first lens group is positioned at an object side of the OPFE, and the second lens group is positioned at an image side of the OPFE. The folded-camera module is further configured for spatially adjusting at least one of the first lens group, the second lens group, and the OPFE, so as to compensate for an optical path shift of light entering into the folded camera module due to movements of the camera module, thereby providing optical image stabilization.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Mobile devices such as smartphones, comprising a first camera having a first field of view FOV1 pointed towards a scene to be photographed, the first camera configured to capture first image data, a second camera having a second field of view FOV2 pointed towards a scene that includes eyes of a user, the second camera configured to capture second image data, and a processor including an object tracker and an eye tracker configured to use the first image data to perform object tracking and to use the second image data to perform gaze estimation, wherein the object tracker is configured to use gaze estimation to perform an action selected from the group consisting of selection of an object in the scene that is to be tracked by the object tracker, verification of a tracked object in the scene and re-identification of a tracked object in the scene.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

Lens+1 mm, wherein EFL≥10 mm, wherein f/ #<2, and wherein a ratio c-TTL/EFL<0.8.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

Tmin.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a folded Tele camera for a mobile device, comprising a lens including a first lens group (Gl) positioned on a first optical axis (OP1), and a second lens group (G2) positioned on a second optical axis (OP2); an optical path folding element (OPFE) positioned between the first and second lens groups configured to fold the first optical axis (OP1) onto the second optical axis (OP2); an image sensor disposed on the second optical axis to receive an image formed by the first and second lens group through the optical path folding element, the folded telecamera being further configured so that a modulation transfer function at a spatial frequency higher than a Nyquist frequency associated with a pixel sensor pitch of the image sensor cycles/mm varies by less than 20% over a field of view of the camera in static condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image

Abstract

2N)>1.5.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below

Abstract

Folded digital cameras comprising a lens including a plurality of N lens elements marked Li where 1≤i≤N and an optical path folding element (OPFE), wherein a first lens element L1 faces an object side and a last lens element LN faces an image side, wherein at least one of the plurality of lens elements is located at an object side of the OPFE and has an associated first optical axis, wherein at least one other of the plurality of lens elements is located at an image side of the OPFE and has an associated second optical axis, wherein the lens has an effective focal length (EFL) and a f-number (f/#), and an image sensor having a sensor diagonal (SD), wherein the EFL can be varied continuously between a minimal EFLMIN and a maximum EFLMAX by independent movement of lens elements and of the OPFE along the second optical lens axis, and wherein EFLMAX/EFLMIN>1.5.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera

Abstract

Passive pop-out cameras for incorporation in foldable mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, lens systems for such cameras, and pop-out actuators, in some examples passive and in some examples based on shape memory alloys, for actuating the lens systems and other components in such cameras.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

A camera, comprising: a lens, a curved image sensor having a finite radius of curvature, and an optical image stabilization actuator. The optical image stabilization actuator moves the lens circularly with respect to the curved image sensor. The circular movement for optical image stabilization allows optical image stabilization while providing a relatively high image quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

i11 faces an object side of the camera, an optical path folding element OPFE for folding a first optical path (OP1) to a second optical path (OP2), and an image sensor, wherein the camera is included in a camera module having a height (HM) measured along OP 1, G1 is located at an object side of the OPFE, a height of G1 is measured along OP1, G2 is located at an image side of the O-OPFE, 8mm

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
• G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an image sensor comprising one or more pixel array positioned adjacent to one another, said pixel array comprising: a phase detection autofocus pixel square comprising four phase photodiodes positioned at the center of the pixel array, the phase detection autofocus pixel square being covered by at least one phase detection autofocus microlens configured to focus incoming light from different angles onto different phase photodiodes of the phase detection autofocus pixel square; four color pixel blocks arranged in corresponding quadrants of the pixel array and contiguous to the phase detection autofocus pixel square, each color pixel block comprising an equal number of color photodiodes covered by a corresponding color filter such that the four color pixel blocks collectively form a multi¬ pixel Bayer pattern, and for each quadrant of the pixel array, readout combining circuitry configured to allow individual photodiode readout and combined readout of a variable number of adjacent photodiodes so as to enable dynamic pixel binning.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 25/46 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled by combining or binning pixels
• H04N 25/704 - Pixels specially adapted for focusing, e.g. phase difference pixel sets

Abstract

A window module for a collapsible pop-out camera module is provided. The window module includes a cover window and an actuator including voice coil motor. The collapsible pop-out camera module includes a lens barrel configured to be axially movable between an expanded state and a collapsed state. The actuator is mechanically coupled to the cover window, so as to linearly translate the cover window between an expanded state of the window module and a collapsed state of the window module. The cover window is configured to be movable independently of the lens barrel when in the expanded state. A collapsible pop-out camera module, incorporating the window module, is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Compact folded camera modules having auto-focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS) capabilities and multi-aperture cameras including such modules. In an embodiment, a folded camera module includes an optical path folding element (OPFE) for folding light from a first optical path with a first optical axis to a second optical path with a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis, an image sensor and a lens module carrying a lens with a symmetry axis parallel to the second optical axis. The lens module can be actuated to move in first and second orthogonal directions in a plane perpendicular to the first optical axis, the movement in the first direction being for auto-focus and the movement in the second direction being for OIS. The OPFE can be actuated to tilt for OIS.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 13/16 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use in conjunction with image converters or intensifiers
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations

Abstract

An optical lens assembly includes five lens elements and provides a TTL/EFL<1.0. In an embodiment, the focal length of the first lens element f1

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

Optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanisms, comprising a moving frame including a first groove, a static frame including a second groove, an OIS actuator, and first, second and third bearings that define an OIS plane, wherein the first ball bearing is located in a rail formed by the first groove and the second groove, wherein the ball-bearings are positioned between the moving frame and the static frame and allow a first movement and a second movement of the moving frame relative to the static frame, wherein the first movement is a rotational movement performed around a rotation axis that coincides with the position of the first ball bearing and is perpendicular to the OIS plane, and wherein the second movement is a linear movement along the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G03B 5/04 - Vertical adjustment of lensRising fronts
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

Abstract

Folded scanning zoom cameras comprising an optical path folding element (OPFE) and an OPFE actuator operative to rotate the OPFE around a first rotation axis and around a second rotation axis that is perpendicular to the first rotation axis to perform optical image stabilization (OIS) by more than ±1 degrees around respectively, a first OIA direction and a second OIS direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors

Abstract

Folded cameras with a total track length (TTL), f numbers smaller than 1.2 and large fields of view, e.g. of at least 60 degrees. Such folded cameras may comprise a lens with N≥7 lens elements, an image sensor and an optical path folding element for providing a folded optical path between an object and the lens, wherein an aperture stop of the lens is located closer to a first surface of the first lens element facing the object than a distance d that fulfills d/TTL=0.2.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components

Abstract

Systems comprising a Wide/Ultra-Wide camera, a folded Tele camera comprising an optical path folding element and a Tele lens module, a lens actuator for moving the Tele lens module for focusing to object-lens distances between 3.0 cm and 35 cm with an object-to-image magnification between 1:5 and 25:1, and an application processor (AP), wherein the AP is configured to analyze image data from the UW camera to define a Tele capture strategy for a sequence of Macro images with a focus plane slightly shifted from one captured Macro image to another and to generate a new Macro image from this sequence, and wherein the focus plane and a depth of field of the new Macro image can be controlled continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• G02B 3/14 - Fluid-filled or evacuated lenses of variable focal length
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture

Abstract

Mobile handheld electronic devices such as smartphones, comprising a Wide camera for capturing Wide images with respective Wide fields of view (FOVW), a Tele camera for capturing Tele images with respective Tele fields of view (FOVT) smaller than FOVW, and a processor configured to stitch a plurality of Wide images into a panorama image with a field of view FOVP>FOVW and to pin a Tele image to a given location within the panorama image to obtain a smart panorama image.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

Folded cameras and dual folded-upright cameras that reduce a mobile electronic device and specifically a smartphone bump footprint and height. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section of the folded camera. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section and a lens subsection of the folded camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• G03B 15/03 - Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatusFlash units
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

Actuators for rotating an optical-path-folding-element with two, first and second, degrees of freedom in an extended rotation range around two respective rotation axes, folded cameras including such actuators and dual-cameras including a folded camera as above together with an upright camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movementIndicating or recording of direction of movement
• G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H01F 7/02 - Permanent magnets
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

MAX by moving the G2 carrier relative to the G13 carrier and by moving the G13 carrier relative to the image sensor, and wherein an effective focal length (EFL) is 7.5 mm

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

Mobile devices comprising a first camera having a first camera field-of-view (FOV1) and including a first image sensor configured to operate a first segment of the first image sensor in a full resolution-mode for capturing full resolution image data and to operate a second segment of the first image sensor in a binning resolution mode for capturing binning resolution image data and a processor for analyzing image data of the first camera to select a region of interest (ROI) in a scene and for configuring the first image sensor so that the selected ROI is captured in full resolution. In some examples, a mobile device further comprises a second camera having a second FOV (FOV2) and including a second image sensor configured to capture FOV2, wherein the analysis of image data to select a ROI is performed by analysing image data of the second camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
• G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
• H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
• H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• H04N 25/443 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled by partially reading an SSIS array by reading pixels from selected 2D regions of the array, e.g. for windowing or digital zooming
• H04N 25/46 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled by combining or binning pixels

Abstract

Indirect time-of-flight (i-ToF) image sensor pixels, i-ToF image sensors including such pixels, stereo cameras including such image sensors, and sensing methods to obtain i-ToF detection and phase detection information using such image sensors and stereo cameras. An i-ToF image sensor pixel may comprise a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel including a photodiode, a single microlens covering the plurality of sub-pixels and a read-out circuit for extracting i-ToF phase signals of each sub-pixel individually.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 25/705 - Pixels for depth measurement, e.g. RGBZ
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
• H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
• H04N 25/75 - Circuitry for providing, modifying or processing image signals from the pixel array

Abstract

i, the lens elements divided into two lens groups G1 and G2 separated by a big gap (BG), the lens having a pop-out total track length TTL<20 mm in a pop-out state and a collapsed total track length c-TTL in a collapsed state, wherein BG>0.25×TTL, wherein either G1 can move relative to G2 and to the image sensor for focusing or G1 and G2 can move together relative to the image sensor for focusing, and wherein a ratio c-TTL/TTL<0.7.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

An actuator for a camera, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: an OIS carrier on which a lens is mounted and which moves in a plane direction perpendicular to a first optical axis direction in which light of a subject is incident on the lens; an AF carrier which supports the movement of the OIS carrier from below the OIS carrier and moves in a second optical axis direction, which is perpendicular to the first optical axis direction and toward an image sensor; a reflection system which is installed in the AF carrier and reflects the light of the subject, which has passed through the lens, in the second optical axis direction; an AF magnet facing an AF coil disposed in a housing and disposed in a lower portion of the AF carrier; and an OIS magnet which faces an OIS coil disposed in the AF carrier, is disposed in a lower portion of the OIS carrier, and is disposed parallel to the AF magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 5/06 - Swinging lens about normal to the optical axis
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

Folded digital camera comprising a lens having a lens optical axis, an image sensor and first and second optical path folding elements (OPFEs), in which the second OPFE is closest to the image sensor, wherein the lens is operative to move in a first direction substantially parallel to the lens optical axis and in a second direction substantially perpendicular to first and second optical paths, wherein the second OPFE is operative to move in the first direction, and wherein the combined motion of the lens and of the second OPFE is operative to provide focus and to compensate for tilts of the camera around the first and second directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
• G03B 13/32 - Means for focusing
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations

Abstract

MAX by moving G1 and G3 together relative to the image sensor and by moving G2 and G4 together relative to the image sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

Max<15 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details

Abstract

In some aspects, methods and systems for compressing a video stream, comprising partitioning captured images into a plurality of pixel blocks. Further, for each pixel block of a captured image, computing any of: a plurality of block pixel sums according to a plurality of block compression masks, wherein a number of said block pixel sums is lesser than a number of pixels included in said set of pixels; or, a block pixel sum according to a block compression mask, wherein the block compression mask is any of the following: (i) associated with said captured image, wherein at least two captured images are each associated with distinct block compression masks; (ii) corresponds a noncontiguous subset of pixels. Further, for each block compression mask, combining the block pixel sums corresponding said block compression mask, to obtain a compressed sum image. In other aspects, methods and systems for decompressing the compressed video streams.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 9/00 - Image coding
• H04N 19/132 - Sampling, masking or truncation of coding units, e.g. adaptive resampling, frame skipping, frame interpolation or high-frequency transform coefficient masking
• H04N 19/182 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being a pixel
• H04N 19/59 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial sub-sampling or interpolation, e.g. alteration of picture size or resolution

Abstract

Camera modules comprising two sub-cameras included in a camera housing and a spin-out actuator. The two sub-cameras are a first sub-camera with first field of view (FOV) FOV1≥180 deg oriented along a camera module optical axis and pointing in a first direction and a second sub-camera having a second FOV, FOV2≥180 deg, the second sub-camera being oriented along the camera module optical axis and pointing in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. Such a camera module is operational to capture a 360 degree panoramic image or video stream by combining images obtained with the first sub-camera and the second sub-camera, where the spin-out actuator is operational to rotate the camera housing around an axis perpendicular to the camera module optical axis for switching the camera between a stowed position and a spun-out/operational position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Digital cameras, optical lens modules for such digital cameras and methods for assembling lens elements in such lens modules. In various embodiments, the digital cameras comprise an optical lens module including N≥3 lens elements Li, each lens element comprising a respective front surface S2i−1 and a respective rear surface S2i. In various embodiments the first lens element toward the object side, L1 and its respective front surfaces S1 have optical and/or mechanical properties, such as a clear aperture, a clear height and a mechanical height that are larger than respective properties of following lens elements and surfaces. This is done to achieve a camera with large aperture stop, given a lens and/or camera height.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
• G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors

Abstract

T, wherein the lens actuator is configured to move the lens for focusing along a third axis, and wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis and parallel to the third axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

Abstract

Optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanisms, comprising a moving frame including a first groove, a static frame including a second groove, an OIS actuator, and first, second and third bearings that define an OIS plane, wherein the first ball bearing is located in a rail formed by the first groove and the second groove, wherein the ball-bearings are positioned between the moving frame and the static frame and allow a first movement and a second movement of the moving frame relative to the static frame, wherein the first movement is a rotational movement performed around a rotation axis that coincides with the position of the first ball bearing and is perpendicular to the OIS plane, and wherein the second movement is a linear movement along the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G03B 5/04 - Vertical adjustment of lensRising fronts
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

Abstract

Tmin.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

2 to switch the camera between M≥1 operative pop-out states and a collapsed state and to focus the camera on an object at an object-lens distance of less than 30 cm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations

Abstract

11, an object-side optical path folding element (O-OPFE) for folding a first optical path (OP1) to a second optical path (OP2), a second lens group G2 including N2≥1 lens elements Li wherein 1≤i≤N2, wherein a first lens element of the second lens group faces the O-OPFE, and an image sensor, wherein the first lens group G1 is on the object side of the O-OPFE, the OP1 is defined by an optic axis of G1, the second lens group G2 is on the image side of the O-OPFE, the OP2 is defined by an optic axis of G2, the camera is arranged to provide optical image stabilization (OIS) by shifting direction of OP2, and an angle between OP1 and OP2 is less than 90 degrees. Related apparatus and methods are also described."

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera

Abstract

Actuators for carrying and actuating a lens having a first optical axis, the lens receiving light folded from a second optical axis substantially perpendicular to the first optical axis, comprising first and second VCM engines coupled to the lens and first and second linear ball-guided rails operative to create movement of the lens in two substantially orthogonal directions upon actuation by respective VCM engines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

Dual-aperture digital cameras with auto-focus (AF) and related methods for obtaining a focused and, optionally optically stabilized color image of an object or scene. A dual-aperture camera includes a first sub-camera having a first optics bloc and a color image sensor for providing a color image, a second sub-camera having a second optics bloc and a clear image sensor for providing a luminance image, the first and second sub-cameras having substantially the same field of view, an AF mechanism coupled mechanically at least to the first optics bloc, and a camera controller coupled to the AF mechanism and to the two image sensors and configured to control the AF mechanism, to calculate a scaling difference and a sharpness difference between the color and luminance images, the scaling and sharpness differences being due to the AF mechanism, and to process the color and luminance images into a fused color image using the calculated differences.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• G02B 7/36 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals using image sharpness techniques
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• H04N 9/64 - Circuits for processing colour signals
• H04N 23/13 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with multiple sensors
• H04N 23/20 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from infrared radiation only
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
• H04N 23/951 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems by using two or more images to influence resolution, frame rate or aspect ratio
• H04N 25/13 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements
• H04N 25/133 - Arrangement of colour filter arrays [CFA]Filter mosaics characterised by the spectral characteristics of the filter elements including elements passing panchromatic light, e.g. filters passing white light

Abstract

A camera module, comprising: a lens unit, a camera actuator comprising: first and second moving frames, a static frame, at least one actuation module utilizing a coil and a magnet, and a movement decoupling arrangement. The camera actuator provides a first actuation of the first moving frame and the second moving frame together and relative to the static frame along a first actuation direction, and a second actuation of the first moving frame relative ot the second moving frame along a second actuation direction perpendicular to the first actuation direction. The decoupling arrangement allows a movement of the magnet and the second moving frame together and relative to the coil along the second actuation direction, prevents a movement of the magnet relative to the coil along the first actuation direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
• H02K 41/035 - DC motorsUnipolar motors

Abstract

A dual-aperture zoom digital camera operable in both still and video modes. The camera includes Wide and Tele imaging sections with respective lens/sensor combinations and image signal processors and a camera controller operatively coupled to the Wide and Tele imaging sections. The Wide and Tele imaging sections provide respective image data. The controller is configured to combine in still mode at least some of the Wide and Tele image data to provide a fused output image from a particular point of view, and to provide without fusion continuous zoom video mode output images, each output image having a given output resolution, wherein the video mode output images are provided with a smooth transition when switching between a lower zoom factor (ZF) value and a higher ZF value or vice versa, and wherein at the lower ZF the output resolution is determined by the Wide sensor while at the higher ZF value the output resolution is determined by the Tele sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 23/00 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes
• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 23/951 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems by using two or more images to influence resolution, frame rate or aspect ratio
• H04N 23/958 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems for extended depth of field imaging

Abstract

ZF is a zoom-factor dependent effective focal length.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 23/16 - Optical arrangements associated therewith, e.g. for beam-splitting or for colour correction
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• G02B 9/12 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having three components only
• G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

T, wherein the lens actuator is configured to move the lens for focusing along a third axis, and wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis and parallel to the third axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 37/02 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe with scanning movement of lens or camera
• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

An optical lens assembly includes five lens elements and provides a TTL/EFL<1.0. In an embodiment, the focal length of the first lens element f1

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

An actuator for a camera includes a reflector configured to reflect light of a subject to an image sensor installed in an inclined form and including a reflection surface with an inclination angle different from a slope of the image sensor, a carrier on which the reflector is installed, a driving unit configured to move the carrier forward and backward in the direction of the image sensor; a housing configured to support the movement of the carrier, a guiding rail provided to at least one of the housing and the carrier, and a ball disposed on the guiding rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 5/02 - Lateral adjustment of lens
• G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets

Abstract

Folded cameras comprising a movable lens having a lens optical axis and positioned in an optical path between an optical path folding element (OPFE) and an image sensor, wherein the OPFE folds light from a first direction to a second direction, the second direction being substantially along the lens optical axis, and an actuator for controlled lens movement, the actuator including or being attached to a shield partially surrounding the lens, the shield having an opening positioned and dimensioned to enable installation of the lens into the shield from an insertion direction substantially parallel to the first direction. A folded camera disclosed herein may be included together with an upright camera in a dual-camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G03B 3/02 - Focusing arrangements of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers moving lens along baseboard

Abstract

min>10.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

Abstract

Tmin.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

N faces an image side; an image sensor having a sensor diagonal (SD); and an optical path folding element (OPFE) for providing a folded optical path between an object and the image sensor, wherein the lens is located at an object side of the OPFE, wherein the EFL is in the range of 8 mm0.75.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/34 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having four components only

Abstract

G1OPFEG1ROTROTOO/2.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image

Abstract

MAX by moving G1 and G3 together relative to the image sensor and by moving G2 and G4 together relative to the image sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

A dual-aperture zoom digital camera operable in both still and video modes. The camera includes Wide and Tele imaging sections with respective lens/sensor combinations and image signal processors and a camera controller operatively coupled to the Wide and Tele imaging sections. The Wide and Tele imaging sections provide respective image data. The controller is configured to output, in a zoom-in operation between a lower zoom factor (ZF) value and a higher ZF value, a zoom video output image that includes only Wide image data or only Tele image data, depending on whether a no-switching criterion is fulfilled or not.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/62 - Control of parameters via user interfaces
• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes

Abstract

T, wherein the lens actuator is configured to move the lens for focusing along a third axis, and wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis and parallel to the third axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

Abstract

D<0.6.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/06 - Panoramic objectivesSo-called "sky lenses"
• G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices

Abstract

Compact folded camera modules having auto-focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS) capabilities and multi-aperture cameras including such modules. In an embodiment, a folded camera module includes an optical path folding element (OPFE) for folding light from a first optical path with a first optical axis to a second optical path with a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis, an image sensor and a lens module carrying a lens with a symmetry axis parallel to the second optical axis. The lens module can be actuated to move in first and second orthogonal directions in a plane perpendicular to the first optical axis, the movement in the first direction being for auto-focus and the movement in the second direction being for OIS. The OPFE can be actuated to tilt for OIS.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 13/16 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use in conjunction with image converters or intensifiers
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

Abstract

1/EFL<0.95.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components

Abstract

MIN>1.5.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera

Abstract

The presently disclosed subject matter includes a mobile electronic comprising an integrated camera, comprising a Wide camera unit comprising a Wide lens unit, and a Telephoto camera unit comprising a telephoto lens unit, the telephoto lens unit and the wide lens unit having respectively TTL/EFL ratios smaller and larger than 1 and defining separate telephoto and wide optical paths.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/06 - Panoramic objectivesSo-called "sky lenses"
• G03B 17/00 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics

Abstract

Optical image stabilization (OIS) mechanisms, comprising a moving frame including a first groove, a static frame including a second groove, an OIS actuator, and first, second and third bearings that define an OIS plane, wherein the first ball bearing is located in a rail formed by the first groove and the second groove, wherein the ball-bearings are positioned between the moving frame and the static frame and allow a first movement and a second movement of the moving frame relative to the static frame, wherein the first movement is a rotational movement performed around a rotation axis that coincides with the position of the first ball bearing and is perpendicular to the OIS plane, and wherein the second movement is a linear movement along the rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• G03B 5/04 - Vertical adjustment of lensRising fronts
• G03B 30/00 - Camera modules comprising integrated lens units and imaging units, specially adapted for being embedded in other devices, e.g. mobile phones or vehicles

Abstract

Lens+1 mm, wherein EFL≥10 mm, wherein f/#<2, and wherein a ratio c-TTL/EFL<0.8.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/04 - Bodies collapsible, foldable or extensible, e.g. book type
• G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

A dual-aperture camera comprising a first camera having a first sensor and a first image signal processor (ISP), the first camera operative to output a first stream of frames, a second camera having a second sensor and a second ISP, the second camera operative to output a second stream of frames, and a synchronization and operation control module configurable to control operation of one camera in a fully operational mode and operation of the other camera in a partially operational mode and to output an output of the fully operational camera as a dual-aperture camera output, whereby the partially operational mode of the other camera reduces a dual-aperture camera the power consumption in comparison with a full operational mode of the other camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/667 - Camera operation mode switching, e.g. between still and video, sport and normal or high and low resolution modes
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 5/04 - Synchronising
• H04N 5/073 - Arrangements or circuits at the transmitter end for mutually locking plural sources of synchronising signals, e.g. studios or relay stations
• H04N 7/01 - Conversion of standards
• H04N 23/00 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• H04N 23/951 - Computational photography systems, e.g. light-field imaging systems by using two or more images to influence resolution, frame rate or aspect ratio

Abstract

Folded cameras and dual folded-upright cameras that reduce a mobile electronic device and specifically a smartphone bump footprint and height. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section of the folded camera. In some examples, the bump footprint is reduced by reducing the height of a back focal plane section and a lens subsection of the folded camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• G03B 15/03 - Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatusFlash units
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

Indirect time-of-flight (i-ToF) image sensor pixels, i-ToF image sensors including such pixels, stereo cameras including such image sensors, and sensing methods to obtain i-ToF detection and phase detection information using such image sensors and stereo cameras. An i-ToF image sensor pixel may comprise a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel including a photodiode, a single microlens covering the plurality of sub-pixels and a read-out circuit for extracting i-ToF phase signals of each sub-pixel individually.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 25/705 - Pixels for depth measurement, e.g. RGBZ
• G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
• H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
• H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
• H04N 25/75 - Circuitry for providing, modifying or processing image signals from the pixel array

Abstract

MAX by moving the G2 carrier relative to the G13 carrier and by moving the G13 carrier relative to the image sensor, and wherein an effective focal length (EFL) is 7.5 mm

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

Abstract

A Tele folded camera operative to compensate for an undesired rotational motion of a handheld electronic device that includes such a camera, wherein the compensation depends on the undesired rotational motion and on a point of view of the Tele folded camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• H04N 23/58 - Means for changing the camera field of view without moving the camera body, e.g. nutating or panning of optics or image sensors
• H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture

Abstract

Systems, imaging devices and methods for creating background blur in camera panning or motion. Using an imaging device with an image sensor, a method may comprise selecting an object to be tracked in a scene, recording an image or an image stream, and aligning the selected object optically and/or digitally to a same position on the image sensor while the selected object moves relative to the imaging device or relative to the scene, thereby creating a blurred image background and/or foreground relative to the selected object and a sense of panning or motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

Systems and methods for eliminating or mitigating T-effects on Hall sensors. A system may comprise a magnet-coil arrangement for providing a relative movement therebetween to obtain a relative position, a Hall sensor for sensing the relative movement, a temperature sensor located in proximity of the Hall sensor for providing temperature sensing, and a controller having two or more channels coupled to Hall sensor and to the temperature sensor and configured to control the relative movement and to provide, based on the temperature sensing, a temperature correction input to the Hall sensor for compensating a temperature effect on the Hall sensor sensing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/00 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 41/035 - DC motorsUnipolar motors
• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets

Abstract

Gated camera systems comprising a light emitter operational to illuminate a scene by emitting a pulse, a gated camera operational to capture light back reflected from the scene, the gated camera including an image sensor synchronized with the light emitter, the image sensor including a plurality of gated imaging pixels, each gated imaging pixel comprising a photodiode (PD) operational to convert light to charges, a plurality of N taps, each tap having a storage node operational to store an amount of charge that corresponds to light back reflected at a particular delay period of time from light pulse emission, and a plurality of N PGs, each of the N PGs is associated with a different storage node out of the N storage nodes, each PG is operational to transfer the amount of charge from the PD to its associated storage node, and at least one of the N taps is configured to deploy a gating timing to generate an image formed by a light signal back reflected from a particular scene depth range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/18 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves wherein range gates are used
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

An optical lens assembly includes five lens elements and provides a TTL/EFL<1.0. In an embodiment, the focal length of the first lens element f1

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

Tmin.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

Systems comprising a Wide/Ultra-Wide camera, a folded Tele camera comprising an optical path folding element and a Tele lens module, a lens actuator for moving the Tele lens module for focusing to object-lens distances between 3.0 cm and 35 cm with an object-to-image magnification between 1:5 and 25:1, and an application processor (AP), wherein the AP is configured to analyze image data from the UW camera to define a Tele capture strategy for a sequence of Macro images with a focus plane slightly shifted from one captured Macro image to another and to generate a new Macro image from this sequence, and wherein the focus plane and a depth of field of the new Macro image can be controlled continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G02B 3/14 - Fluid-filled or evacuated lenses of variable focal length
• G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture

Abstract

i,, the lens elements divided into two lens groups G1 and G2 separated by a big gap (BG), the lens having a pop-out total track length TTL<20 mm in a pop-out state and a collapsed total track length c-TTL in a collapsed state, wherein BG>0.25×TTL, wherein either G1 can move relative to G2 and to the image sensor for focusing or G1 and G2 can move together relative to the image sensor for focusing, and wherein a ratio c-TTL/TTL<0.7.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

ZF is a zoom-factor dependent effective focal length.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 23/16 - Optical arrangements associated therewith, e.g. for beam-splitting or for colour correction
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
• G02B 9/00 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or –
• G02B 9/12 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having three components only
• G02B 9/62 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having six components only
• G02B 9/64 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having more than six components
• G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration
• H04N 101/00 - Still video cameras

Abstract

F-FOVZ-FOVZ-FOVF-FOVZ-FOVF-FOVF-FOV/SD.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects

Abstract

Actuators for carrying and actuating a lens having a first optical axis, the lens receiving light folded from a second optical axis substantially perpendicular to the first optical axis, comprising first and second VCM engines coupled to the lens and first and second linear ball-guided rails operative to create movement of the lens in two substantially orthogonal directions upon actuation by respective VCM engines.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof

Abstract

T, analyzing the R image for defining an order of scanning positions according to which the folded Tele camera scans a scene to capture the plurality of Tele images, aligning the plurality of Tele images and the R image to obtain aligned Tele images, and composing the aligned Tele images into an output image. The output image may include at least parts of the R image and may be one of a stream of output images.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 5/265 - Mixing
• H04N 23/10 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• H04N 23/81 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for suppressing or minimising disturbance in the image signal generation

Abstract

Zoom digital cameras comprising a Wide sub-camera and a folded fixed Tele sub-camera. The folded Tele sub-camera may be auto-focused by moving either its lens or a reflecting element inserted in an optical path between its lens and a respective image sensor. The folded Tele sub-camera is configured to have a low profile to enable its integration within a portable electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
• G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
• G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
• G02B 13/04 - Reversed telephoto objectives
• H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

Lens assemblies comprising, from an object side to an image side, a positive first lens element L1 with a first optical axis and a first lens width W1, a light folding element, a negative second lens element L2 and a plurality of additional lens elements L3-LN with a common second optical axis, and an image sensor having a sensor diagonal length (SDL), wherein the light folding element is configured to fold light from the first optical axis to the second optical axis, wherein the folded lens has an optical height OH, wherein SDL/OH>0.7 and wherein OH/W1<1.1.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
• G02B 9/60 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having five components only
• G02B 17/08 - Catadioptric systems
• G03B 13/32 - Means for focusing
• G03B 17/17 - Bodies with reflectors arranged in beam forming the photographic image, e.g. for reducing dimensions of camera