Utility model content
The utility model embodiment provides a kind of projective module group, imaging modules and electronic device.
The projective module group of the utility model embodiment includes light source, light guide and optical element, and the light guide includes
Opposite the first face and the second face, first face are equipped at least one entering light area, and second face is equipped at least one and goes out light
Area, the light source are located at side of first face far from second face, and it is separate that the optical element is located at second face
The side in first face, the light of light source transmitting from the entering light area are incident to the light guide and by the output optical zones
It is emitted to the optical element, the optical element is used to the ray cast forming structuring light, the light source and institute
Orthographic projection of the optical element on the light guide is stated at least partly to be staggered.
In above-mentioned projective module group, the orthographic projection of light source and optical element on light guide is at least partly staggered, and passes through
Light guide cooperation, the light that light source is issued propagate to optical element, thus when projective module group is applied to electronic device,
The other assemblies that light source and optical element can avoid electronic device are configured, and avoid light source and optical element and electronic device
Other assemblies stacked elements, optimize electronic device space setting, reduce the thickness of electronic device, be conducive to electronic device
Lightening design.
In some embodiments, the projective module group includes positioned at first catoptric arrangement in second face and positioned at institute
Second catoptric arrangement in the first face is stated, first catoptric arrangement is opposite with the entering light area, second catoptric arrangement and institute
State that output optical zone is opposite, the light that the light source issues from the entering light area is incident to the light guide and through first catoptric arrangement
It propagates after reflection in the light guide inner total reflection, and is emitted to after second catoptric arrangement reflection from the output optical zone
The optical element.In this way, the light in light guide is incident to after the first transmitting part reflection from entering light area, the angle of reflection of light
Greater than the critical angle of light guide total reflection, light is propagated in light guide inner total reflection.
In some embodiments, first catoptric arrangement includes reflective gratings or reflective mirror, second reflection
Structure includes reflective gratings or reflective mirror.In this way, can be designed properly according to light in the critical angle of light guide inner total reflection
Catoptric arrangement.
In some embodiments, the optical element includes diffraction optical element or exposure mask.In this way, diffraction optical element
Ray cast can be formed to the structuring light for having image information with exposure mask.
In some embodiments, the projective module group includes the collimating mirror between the light source and the entering light area
Head, for the light that the light source issues through the collimating mirror capitiform at parallel rays, the parallel rays is incident to the entering light area.
In this way, being conducive to optical path setting, guarantee the quality of projection ray.
In some embodiments, the projective module group includes substrate, and the light source setting is on the substrate.In this way,
Plate can support and protect light source.
The imaging modules of the utility model embodiment include the projective module group of receiving module and any of the above-described embodiment.
In above-mentioned imaging modules, orthographic projection of the light source and optical element of projective module group on light guide is at least partly wrong
It opens, and is cooperated by light guide, the light that light source is issued propagates to optical element, so that projective module group is applied to electricity
When sub-device, the other assemblies that light source and optical element can avoid electronic device are configured, and avoid light source and optical element
With the stacked elements of the other assemblies of electronic device, optimizes the space setting of electronic device, reduce the thickness of electronic device, favorably
In the lightening design of electronic device.
In some embodiments, the receiving module includes imaging lens and imaging sensor, described image sensor
Positioned at the image side of the imaging lens.In this way, imaging sensor is for acquiring light information and forming image information, imaging lens
Light can be converged into imaging sensor, be conducive to improve picture quality.
The electronic device of the utility model embodiment includes the imaging modules of display module and any of the above-described embodiment,
The display module is located at side of first face far from second face and is arranged with the light source interval.
In above-mentioned electronic device, orthographic projection of the light source and optical element of projective module group on light guide is at least partly wrong
It opens, and is cooperated by light guide, the light that light source is issued propagates to optical element, so that light source and optical element can
It is configured with avoiding display module and the other assemblies of electronic device, avoids the display of light source and optical element and electronic device
The stacked elements of mould group and other assemblies optimize the space setting of electronic device, reduce the thickness of electronic device, be conducive to electronics
The lightening design of device.
In some embodiments, the electronic device includes shell, and the shell offers accommodating chamber, the display mould
Group and the imaging modules are arranged in the accommodating chamber.In this way, shell can accommodate and protect display module, imaging modules and electricity
The other assemblies of sub-device reduce the interference of external environment.
The additional aspect and advantage of the utility model will be set forth in part in the description, partially will be from following description
In become obvious, or recognized by the practice of the utility model.
Specific embodiment
The embodiments of the present invention is described below in detail, the example of the embodiment is shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein
Same or similar label indicates same or similar element or element with the same or similar functions from beginning to end.Lead to below
It crosses the embodiment being described with reference to the drawings to be exemplary, is only used for explaining the utility model, and should not be understood as practical to this
Novel limitation.
In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that term " center ", " longitudinal direction ", " transverse direction ", " length ", " width
Degree ", " thickness ", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outside",
The orientation or positional relationship of the instructions such as " clockwise ", " counterclockwise " be based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, be only for
Convenient for description the utility model and simplify description, rather than the device or element of indication or suggestion meaning must have specifically
Orientation is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.In addition, term " first ",
" second " is used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicates indicated technology
The quantity of feature.Define " first " as a result, the feature of " second " can explicitly or implicitly include it is one or more
The feature.
Following disclosure provides many different embodiments or example is used to realize the different structure of the utility model.
In order to simplify the disclosure of the utility model, hereinafter the component of specific examples and setting are described.Certainly, they are only
Example, and purpose does not lie in limitation the utility model.In addition, the utility model can in different examples repeat reference numerals
And/or reference letter, this repetition are for purposes of simplicity and clarity, itself not indicate discussed various embodiments
And/or the relationship between setting.In addition, the example of various specific techniques and material that the utility model provides, but this
Field those of ordinary skill can be appreciated that the application of other techniques and/or the use of other materials.
Also referring to Fig. 1-Fig. 6, the projective module group 10 of the utility model embodiment includes light source 11,12 and of light guide
Optical element 13, light guide 12 include opposite the first face 122 and the second face 124, and the first face 122 is equipped at least one entering light area
1222, the second face 124 is equipped at least one output optical zone 1242, and light source 11 is located at the first side of the face 122 far from the second face, optics
Element 13 is located at the second side of the face 124 far from the first face, and the light that light source 11 emits is incident to light guide from entering light area 1222
12 and optical element 13 is emitted to by output optical zone 1242, optical element 13 is used to ray cast forming structuring light, light source
11 and orthographic projection of the optical element 13 on light guide 12 be at least partly staggered.
In the projective module group 10 of the utility model embodiment, the positive throwing of light source 11 and optical element 13 on light guide 12
Shadow is at least partly staggered, and is cooperated by light guide 12, and the light that light source 11 is issued propagates to optical element 13,
When being applied to electronic device 1000 to projective module group 10, light source 11 and optical element 13 can avoid its of electronic device 1000
He is configured component, avoids the stacked elements of the other assemblies of light source 11 and optical element 13 and electronic device 1000, optimization
The space of electronic device 1000 is arranged, and reduces the thickness of electronic device 1000, is conducive to the lightening design of electronic device 1000.
In some embodiments, as depicted in figs. 1 and 2, the quantity of entering light area 1222 and output optical zone 1242 is 1.
Projective module group 10 emits light by 1 light source 11, by 1 projection of optical element 13 to space after light guide 12.Projective module group
10 elements are less, and structure is simple.
In some embodiments, the quantity in entering light area 1222 can be not limited to 1, and the quantity of output optical zone 1242 can not
It is limited to 1.
As shown in figure 3, the quantity in entering light area 1222 can be 1, the quantity of output optical zone 1242 can be 2, and 2 go out light
Area 1242 is conducive to increase lighting area, and in one example, projective module group 10 can also be incited somebody to action by different output optical zones 1242
Beam projecting is to different area of space;Correspondingly, the quantity of optical element 13 can be with 2, and light in light guide 12 can be with
2 optical elements 13 are emitted to from 2 output optical zones 1242 respectively, wherein 2 optical elements 13 can have identical or different
Projecting function, for example, 1 optical element 13 is used for projection structure light, 1 optical element 13 is used to project uniform light,
Projective module group 10 can choose ground projection structure light or uniform light or projective module group 10 can by structuring light and
Even light can be projected to different regions.
As shown in figure 4, the quantity in entering light area 1222 can be 2, the quantity of output optical zone 1242 can be 1.Correspondingly,
The quantity of light source 11 can be 2, and the light that 2 light sources 11 issue can be incident to light guide from 2 entering light areas 1222 respectively
12, in this way, 2 light sources 11 are provided separately and are conducive to radiate, specifically, in one example, each light source 11 in 2 light sources 11
Power can be smaller;In another example, 2 light sources 11 can be identical or not identical, projective module group 10 can basis
Need to select to open wherein 1 light source 11 or open simultaneously 2 light sources 11.
It should be noted that the quantity in entering light area 1222 and the quantity of output optical zone 1242 are not limited to embodiment party discussed above
Formula, and can flexible configuration according to actual needs, correspondingly, the quantity of light source 11 and the quantity of optical element 13 can be according to need
It is converted, is not specifically limited herein.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the orthographic projection of light source 11 and optical element 13 on light guide 12 is staggered.In Fig. 2
Shown in embodiment, the orthographic projection of light source 11 and optical element 13 on light guide 12 is partly staggered.
In some embodiments, light source 11 is for emitting laser.Particularly, light source 11 can be used for emitting infrared light.
Light source 11 can be vertical cavity surface emitting laser (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser, VCSEL)
Or edge-emitting laser (edge-emitting laser, EEL).
Specifically, in the embodiments of the present invention, light source 11 is vertical cavity surface emitting laser.It is appreciated that hanging down
Straight cavity surface-emitting laser is a kind of semiconductor laser of small size, can form array distribution with higher output power,
For establishing efficient laser light source 11.In this way, projective module group 10 can be used by multiple vertical cavity surface emitting lasers in battle array
The vertical cavity surface emitting laser arrays that column distribution is formed can satisfy light while guaranteeing 11 power of light source as light source 11
The demand of 11 small size of source.
In one example, the corresponding entering light area 1222 of light source 11 is arranged.The corresponding output optical zone 1242 of optical element 13 is arranged.Such as
This, projective module group 10 it is compact-sized.
In one example, light guide 12 can be light guide plate.
In some embodiments, projective module group 10 include positioned at the second face 124 the first catoptric arrangement 14 and be located at the
122 the second catoptric arrangement 15 on one side, the first catoptric arrangement 14 is opposite with entering light area 1222, the second catoptric arrangement 15 and output optical zone
1242 is opposite, and the light that light source 11 issues is incident to light guide 12 from entering light area 1222 and is leading after the reflection of the first catoptric arrangement 14
12 inner total reflection of light part is propagated, and is emitted to optical element 13 from output optical zone 1242 after the reflection of the second catoptric arrangement 15.
In this way, from the light that entering light area 1222 is incident in light guide 12 after the first transmitting part reflection, the reflection of light
Angle is greater than the critical angle that light guide 12 is totally reflected, and light is propagated in 12 inner total reflection of light guide.It is complete in light guide 12
The light propagated is reflected after the reflection of the second catoptric arrangement 15, the angle of reflection of light is less than the critical angle that light guide 12 is totally reflected,
Light is emitted from output optical zone 1242.
Preferably, vertical first face 122 of light is incident, vertical second face 124 is emitted after the propagation of light guide 12.In this way,
Be conducive to optical path setting.
Specifically, in certain modes, the first catoptric arrangement 14 can be that form light guide opposite in 12 the second face 124
The micro-structure in entering light area 1222, the second catoptric arrangement 15 can be formed in the opposite output optical zone in the first face 122 of light guide 12
1242 micro-structure, for example, optical grating construction or micro mirror structure.
In some embodiments, the first catoptric arrangement 14 can be individual element, in this way, the first catoptric arrangement 14 can
The position in the opposite entering light area 1222 in the second face 124 is set in a manner of through fitting.Correspondingly, the second catoptric arrangement 15 can be with
It is individual element, and the position of the opposite output optical zone 1242 in the first face 122 can be set by way of fitting.
It should be noted that the quantity of the first catoptric arrangement 14 and the quantity of the second catoptric arrangement 15 can according to need spirit
Configuration living, is not specifically limited herein.
In some embodiments, the first catoptric arrangement 14 includes reflective gratings or reflective mirror, the second catoptric arrangement 15
Including reflective gratings or reflective mirror.
Specifically, suitable catoptric arrangement can be designed in the critical angle of 12 inner total reflection of light guide according to light.
In some embodiments, optical element 13 includes diffraction optical element (Diffractive Optical
Elements, DOE) or exposure mask (mask).
It is appreciated that ray cast can be formed the structured light for having image information by diffraction optical element and exposure mask
Line.Wherein, diffracted ray element is used for projection speckle structure light, passes through the angle of divergence and hot spot of control light using diffraction principle
Pattern so that after ray cast have specific speckle pattern.In one example, diffraction optical element can be transmission-type
Grating.Exposure mask is used for projection code structure light, and exposure mask is formed with specific pattern, some light quilt is made by way of shading
It blocks, so that light has pattern corresponding with exposure mask after exposure mask projects, for example, comb mesh pattern, dot pattern or lines figure
Case etc..
Certainly, in other embodiments, optical element 13 can also be the elements such as diffuser (diffuser) or lens.
Specifically, light can project to form the uniform light with certain light distribution through diffuser, be conducive to improve
The quality of projection ray.When light compensating apparatus of the projective module group 10 as camera, optical element 13 can be lens or plane
Eyeglass meets ray cast requirement.Similarly, the other assemblies that light source 11 can avoid electronic device 1000 are configured.
In some embodiments, projective module group 10 includes the collimation camera lens between light source 11 and entering light area 1222
16, the collimated camera lens 16 of the light that light source 11 issues forms parallel rays, and parallel rays is incident to entering light area 1222.
In this way, parallel rays is incident to light guide 12, the incidence angle through light when the first catoptric arrangement 14 is identical, and first is anti-
Penetrating structure 14 can be by light with identical angle of reflection, similarly, and light can be with after the reflection of the second catoptric arrangement 15
Identical angle of reflection outgoing.Be conducive to optical path setting, guarantee the quality of projection ray.
Specifically, collimation camera lens 16 includes at least one optical lens, and in one example, collimation camera lens 16 can be one
A optical lens.In another example, collimation camera lens 16 can be the combination of multiple optical lenses.Wherein, optical lens
Material can be the optical materials such as plastics or glass.
Certainly, in other embodiments, lens, the rib of other forms can be set between light source 11 and entering light area 1222
Mirror or grating etc., are not specifically limited herein.
In some embodiments, projective module group 10 includes substrate 17, and light source 11 is arranged on substrate 17.In this way, substrate
17 can support and protect light source 11.In one example, substrate 17 can be circuit board, can control light source by circuit board
11 working condition.Certainly, in other examples, substrate 17 can also be stiffening plate, can increase the stabilization of the installation of light source 11
Property.
The imaging modules 100 of the utility model embodiment include the projection of receiving module 20 and any of the above-described embodiment
Mould group 10.
Referring to Fig. 5, in the imaging modules 100 of the utility model embodiment, by the transmitting of projective module group 10 with letter
The light of breath receives the light after object reflects to object under test surface, by receiving module 20, is obtained by the variation of light
The depth information of object.
Wherein, orthographic projection of the light source 11 and optical element 13 of projective module group 10 on light guide 12 is at least partly wrong
It opens, and is cooperated by light guide 12, the light that light source 11 is issued propagates to optical element 13, thus projective module group 10
When applied to electronic device 1000, the other assemblies that light source 11 and optical element 13 can avoid electronic device 1000 are set
It sets, avoids the stacked elements of the other assemblies of light source 11 and optical element 13 and electronic device 1000, optimize electronic device 1000
Space setting, reduce electronic device 1000 thickness, be conducive to the lightening design of electronic device 1000.
In some embodiments, receiving module 20 is located at the side of optical element 13, and sets with the interval of projective module group 10
It sets.
In other words, receiving module 20 is arranged side by side close to optical element 13 and projective module group 10.In this way, projective module group 10
When by ray cast to object under test, receiving module 20 can be from the light for receiving object emission with direction similar in projecting direction
Line is conducive to accurately detect variation of the light after object reflects, improves imaging modules 100 and obtain the accurate of object depth information
Property.
In some embodiments, receiving module 20 includes imaging lens 22 and imaging sensor 24, imaging sensor 24
Positioned at the image side of imaging lens 22.
In this way, imaging sensor 24 is for acquiring light information and forming image information, imaging lens 22 can be by light
Imaging sensor 24 is converged to, is conducive to improve picture quality.
In some embodiments, imaging sensor 24 include charge-coupled device (Charge Coupled Device,
CCD) sensor or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor,
CMOS) sensor.
Referring to Fig. 6, the electronic device 1000 of the utility model embodiment includes display module 200 and any of the above-described reality
The imaging modules 100 of mode are applied, display module 200 is located at side of first face 122 far from the second face 124 and is spaced with light source 11
Setting.
The electronic device 1000 of the utility model embodiment uses the imaging modules 100 of the utility model embodiment,
In other words, the imaging modules 100 of the utility model embodiment can be applied to the electronics dress of the utility model embodiment
Set 1000.Electronic device 1000 can obtain the three-D profile information of object by imaging modules 100, to realize more function
Energy.For example, the depth information of the available face of electronic device 1000, thus realize recognition of face, the functions such as face unlock.
In the electronic device 1000 of the utility model embodiment, the light source 11 and optical element 13 of projective module group 10 are being led
Orthographic projection on light part 12 is at least partly staggered, and is cooperated by light guide 12, and the light that light source 11 is issued passes
Cast to optical element 13, thus light source 11 and optical element 13 can avoid electronic device 1000 display module 200 and other
Component is configured, and avoids light source 11 and optical element 13 and the display module 200 of electronic device 1000 and the member of other assemblies
Part stacks, and the space setting of optimization electronic device 1000 reduces the thickness of electronic device 1000, is conducive to electronic device 1000
Lightening design.
It should be noted that in one example, area of the light guide 12 other than entering light area 1222 and output optical zone 1242
Domain is transmission region.In this way, the display light that issues of display component can it is incident from the first face 122 and through light guide 12 from the
The outgoing of two faces 124, electronic device 1000 can keep original display effect.And light source 11 avoids display module 200 and makes electricity
The structure of sub-device 1000 can be more compact.
In some embodiments, electronic device 1000 includes shell 300, and shell 300 offers accommodating chamber 310, is shown
Mould group 200 and imaging modules 100 are arranged in accommodating chamber 310.
In this way, shell 300 can accommodate and protect other of display module 200, imaging modules 100 and electronic device 1000
Component reduces the interference of external environment.
In some embodiments, electronic device 1000 includes but is not limited to mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop, intelligence
The electronic devices such as energy wearable device, door lock, car-mounted terminal, unmanned plane.
In the description of this specification, reference term " embodiment ", " some embodiments ", " schematically implementation
The description of mode ", " example ", " specific example " or " some examples " etc. means embodiment or example is combined to describe specific
Feature, structure, material or feature are contained at least one embodiment or example of the utility model.In this specification
In, schematic expression of the above terms are not necessarily referring to identical embodiment or example.Moreover, the specific spy of description
Sign, structure, material or feature can be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or example.
While there has been shown and described that the embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can manage
Solution: a variety of to the progress of these embodiments can change in the case where not departing from the principles of the present invention and objective, modify,
Replacement and variant, the scope of the utility model are defined by the claims and their equivalents.