CN220798395U - Camera module - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera module, which comprises a shell, a processor, an image acquisition device, a first transmission piece and a second transmission piece. The housing is formed with a cavity and a receptacle, and the processor is located within the cavity. The image acquisition device is arranged on the shell and is electrically connected to the processor. The first transmission member is positioned in the cavity and electrically connected to the processor, and the second transmission member is detachably connected to the receiving portion of the housing and configured to be electrically connected to an external device. The second transmission member is configured to mate with the first transmission member, the second transmission member being wirelessly coupled to the first transmission member. According to the camera module, when the camera module is not used, the second transmission piece can be stored in the accommodating part of the shell, and when the camera module is used, data transmission between the camera module and external equipment can be realized only by electrically connecting the second transmission piece with the external equipment, so that the structure of the camera module is concise, and the flexibility of the camera module is improved.

Description

Camera module

Technical Field

The present utility model relates generally to the technical field of electronic devices, and more particularly to a camera module.

Background

Most of the cameras of notebook computers in the market are still installed at the upper frame of the display assembly, so that the upper frame cannot be made into a narrow side, and the size and the attractiveness of the whole notebook computer are affected.

In the related art, the camera and the host are designed to be detachably connected, so that the problem of the size of the upper frame can be solved to a certain extent, and the camera and the host are required to be electrically connected during use. One way of electrically connecting the camera and the host is to realize the electrical connection through the plug-in matching of the camera and the host, the position of the camera and the position of the host are fixed when in use, and the flexibility of the camera is poor; the other mode that camera and host computer electricity are connected sets up with camera assorted communication module in the host computer, need improve the structure of host computer, and set up the externally hung camera on the host computer and have unique matchability for host computer and camera can only match the use one by one, design cost greatly increased and do not have universality.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide a camera module that at least partially solves the above-mentioned problems.

Disclosure of Invention

In the summary, a series of concepts in a simplified form are introduced, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description. The summary of the utility model is not intended to define the key features and essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

To at least partially solve the above problems, the present utility model provides a camera module, including:

a housing formed with a cavity and a receiving portion;

a processor located within the cavity;

the image acquisition device is arranged on the shell and is electrically connected to the processor;

a first transfer element located within the cavity and electrically connected to the processor; and

and a second transmission member detachably connected to the receiving part of the housing, the second transmission member being configured to be electrically connected to an external device and to be wirelessly connected with the first transmission member.

According to the camera module, the second transmission piece can be connected to the accommodating part of the shell, when the camera module is used, data transmission between the camera module and external equipment can be realized only by electrically connecting the second transmission piece with the external equipment, wireless transmission of data between the camera module and the external equipment is realized through the first transmission piece and the second transmission piece, and flexibility and universality of the camera module are greatly improved. The second transfer element can also be separated from the housing. When not in use, the second transmission piece can be stored in the containing part of the shell, so that the loss is prevented.

Optionally, the first transmission member includes a WiFi module and an antenna connected to the WiFi module, the WiFi module being electrically connected to the processor;

the second transmission piece comprises a WiFi transceiver and a USB interface connected with the WiFi transceiver, and the USB interface is used for being connected to the external equipment.

Optionally, the camera module further comprises an image processing device, and the image acquisition device is connected to the processor through the image processing device.

Optionally, the camera module further comprises a power supply device, wherein the power supply device is arranged in the shell and is used for providing power for the image acquisition device, the processor and the wireless transmission device.

Optionally, the camera module further includes:

a power interface provided to the housing and electrically connected to the power device, the power interface being for electrically connecting to an external power source to charge the power device; and

and a power switching device provided to the housing and electrically connected to the power switching device.

Optionally, the camera module further comprises an audio acquisition device, and the audio acquisition device is arranged to the shell and is electrically connected to the processor;

the audio acquisition device is arranged close to the image acquisition device.

Optionally, the housing is at least partially recessed into the cavity to form the receptacle, and the second transmission member and the receptacle are snap-fit.

Optionally, the image acquisition device is configured as a camera sensor embedded to the housing; and/or

The housing is provided with a light-transmitting mounting hole for mounting the image acquisition device.

Optionally, the camera module further comprises a connecting piece, wherein the connecting piece is arranged at a position, far away from the image acquisition device, of the shell and is used for fixing the camera module and an external platform.

Optionally, the housing includes a top wall, a bottom wall, two end walls, a first side wall and a second side wall that connect and form the cavity, the image capture device is disposed to the first side wall, and the connector is disposed to at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall, the end walls and the second side wall; and/or

The connector is a magnetic attraction member provided to the housing, or at least part of the housing is configured as the magnetic attraction member.

Drawings

The following drawings of embodiments of the present utility model are included as part of the utility model. Embodiments of the present utility model and their description are shown in the drawings to explain the principles of the utility model. In the drawings of which there are shown,

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a camera module according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model; and

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the camera module shown in FIG. 1;

fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a left side structure of the camera module shown in fig. 2.

Reference numerals illustrate:

100: camera module 110: outer casing

111: first sidewall 112: a second side wall

113: top wall 114: bottom wall

115: end wall 116: power interface

117: power switching device 118: housing part

119: cavity 120: processor and method for controlling the same

130: image acquisition device 141: first transmission piece

142: second transfer member 150: image processing apparatus and method

160: the power supply device 170: audio acquisition device

180: magnetic attraction piece

Detailed Description

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present utility model. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the utility model may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments of the utility model.

In the following description, a detailed structure will be presented for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present utility model. It will be apparent that embodiments of the utility model may be practiced without limitation to the specific details that are set forth by those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below, however, the present utility model may have other embodiments in addition to the detailed description, and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model, as the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," and/or "including," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right" and the like are used herein for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a particular order or the like. Also, for example, the term "first component" does not itself connote the presence of "second component" and the term "second component" does not itself connote the presence of "first component".

In this document, "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", and the like are used merely to indicate relative positional relationships between the relevant portions, and do not limit the absolute positions of the relevant portions.

Herein, "equal," "same," etc. are not strictly mathematical and/or geometric limitations, but also include deviations that may be appreciated by those skilled in the art and allowed by fabrication or use, etc.

Unless otherwise indicated, numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range within both of its endpoints, but also the several sub-ranges contained therein.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate representative embodiments of the present utility model and not limit the present utility model.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a camera module 100, and the camera module 100 includes a housing 110, a processor 120, an image capturing device 130, a first transmission member 141 and a second transmission member 142.

Wherein the housing 110 is formed with a cavity 119 and a receiving part 118. Processor 120 and first transport 141 are both located within cavity 119 of housing 110. The first transmission member 141 is electrically connected to the processor 120. An image capture device 130 is provided to the housing 110, the image capture device 130 being electrically connected to the processor 120. The second transmission member 142 is detachably connected to the receiving part 118 of the housing 110, and the second transmission member 142 is configured to be electrically connected to an external device and to be wirelessly connected with the first transmission member 141.

Specifically, the external device may be an electronic device that can be matched with the second transmission member 142. The image capturing device 130 may be, for example, a camera sensor, and the processor 120 may be, for example, a single-chip microcomputer or a Central Processing Unit (CPU). As shown in fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the housing 110 is provided with a light-transmitting mounting hole for mounting the image pickup device 130. The camera sensor is embedded to the housing 110. It will be appreciated that the camera sensor may be configured to be partially located within the light transmissive mounting hole, and light may enter the light transmissive mounting hole to be sensed by the camera sensor. Preferably, in order to protect the image sensor, the image sensor may be configured not to protrude beyond the outer surface of the housing 110; or a light-transmitting protective cover/protective barrier may be installed in the light-transmitting mounting hole.

The camera module 100 may further include an audio capturing device 170, where the audio capturing device 170 is disposed to the housing 110 for capturing audio. The audio acquisition device 170 is electrically connected to the processor 120. With continued reference to fig. 2, in this embodiment, the audio capturing device 170 is disposed near the image capturing device 130. The audio capture device 170 may be a Microphone (MIC), for example. In fig. 2, the camera module 100 is provided with four digital microphones. The plurality of digital microphones can realize remote pickup and noise elimination.

It will be appreciated that since the size of the camera module 100 of the present utility model is not limited by the size of the external device to which it is connected, one skilled in the art can select the resolution of the image sensor according to the actual need and the number of digital microphones according to the actual need.

Referring to fig. 1, according to an example of the present utility model, the camera module 100 further includes an image processing device 150, a power supply device 160, a power interface 116, and a power switching device 117. Wherein, the image acquisition device 130 is connected to the processor 120 through the image processing device 150, the image processing device 150 can receive and process the image acquired by the image acquisition device 130, and send the processed result to the processor 120. The power supply 160 is disposed in the housing 110, and the power supply 160 can supply power to the entire camera module 100. Specifically, the power supply device 160 may provide power to the image capture device 130, the processor 120, and the wireless transmission device. Illustratively, the power supply 160 may include a battery and a DC-DC converter connected to provide power to the various electrical devices in the camera module 100.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the power interface 116 is provided to the housing 110 and is located at an outer surface of the housing 110, and the power interface 116 is electrically connected to the power supply 160. The power interface 116 may be electrically connected to an external power source, for example, by a wire, to charge the power device 160 of the camera module 100. The power switching device 117 is provided to the housing 110 and electrically connected to the power device 160, and power on and power off of the camera module 100 can be achieved through the power switching device 117.

The wireless connection between the first transmission member 141 and the second transmission member 142 may be, for example, a bluetooth connection or a WiFi connection. The first and second transmission members 141 and 142 may be respectively configured as wireless transceivers.

In this embodiment, the first transmission member 141 includes a WiFi module and an antenna connected to the WiFi module. The WiFi module is electrically connected to the processor 120. The second transmission member 142 includes a WiFi transceiver and a USB interface connected to the WiFi transceiver. Wherein, wiFi transceiver and wiFi module phase-match. The USB interface is used to connect to an external device, which should have an interface end that matches the USB interface. Illustratively, the external device may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, an all-in-one machine, or other electronic device having an interface end (mated with the USB interface of the second transmission member 142).

Referring to fig. 2, when the camera module 100 is in use, the second transmission member 142 is separated from the housing 110, and the second transmission member 142 is in plug-in fit with an external device, and since the second transmission member 142 is matched with the first transmission member 141, when the camera module 100 is powered on (the power switching device 117 is operated), the first transmission member 141 and the second transmission member 142 are automatically connected, so that no additional routing or manual setting is needed, and the camera module is very convenient to use by plug-in. Compared with the wireless connection type requiring manual setting and additional routing, the wireless connection between the WiFi transceiver and the WiFi module in the embodiment is in a one-to-one correspondence, and the matching is completed in the production and manufacturing process of the camera module 100, so that the structure is simple and easy to realize.

Taking a desktop computer as an example, the USB interface of the second transmission piece 142 can be connected with the interface end of the host computer of the desktop computer, and the position of the housing 110 can be optionally adjusted only under the premise of ensuring the connection state of the WiFi transceiver and the WiFi module, so that the user can conveniently adjust the angle and the distance of the camera sensor. In addition, according to the camera module 100 of the present utility model, the second transmission member 142 may be connected to different external devices, that is, the same camera module 100 may be connected to any external device (having a corresponding interface end), and the camera module 100 may be suitable for a plurality of different scenarios.

With continued reference to fig. 2, according to one example, the housing 110 is configured to be at least partially recessed into the cavity 119, thereby forming the receptacle 118. The second transmission member 142 may be snap fit or plug fit with the receiving portion 118. The receiving portion 118 may be configured to have a receiving cavity in which the second transfer member 142 is at least partially positioned when the second transfer member 142 is coupled to the receiving portion 118, such that the receiving portion 118 is capable of receiving the second transfer member 142, preventing the second transfer member 142 from being lost. In other embodiments of the utility model not shown, the receptacle 118 and the second transfer element 142 may also be completely received in the receiving cavity; further, a movable cover plate may be provided which can close the accommodation chamber, and the cover plate may be configured to: when the second transmission member 142 is received in the receiving cavity and the cover plate is moved to a position closing the receiving cavity, the cover plate is flush with the outer surface of the housing 110, so that the aesthetic property of the camera module 100 can be improved.

To facilitate connection of the camera module 100 to an external device or external platform, the camera module 100 may further include a connector. The connection member is disposed at a position of the housing 110 away from the image pickup device 130.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, according to the present embodiment, the housing 110 is constructed in a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure including a top wall 113, a bottom wall 114, two end walls 115, a first side wall 111, and a second side wall 112 that connect and form a cavity 119. Wherein the power interface 116 and the power switching device 117 are disposed at the top wall 113, the power switching device 117 may be configured as a power switching button/knob, and the power switching device 117 may be configured as a portion of an outer surface protruding from the top wall 113 (as shown in fig. 3); in other examples, the power switching device 117 may also be configured not to protrude beyond the outer surface of the housing 110 to enhance aesthetics. The image capture device 130 and the audio capture device 170 are disposed to the first side wall 111 and the connectors may be disposed to at least one of the top wall 113, the bottom wall 114, the end wall 115, and the second side wall 112, respectively. So that the connection location of the connection member to the external platform does not affect the normal use of the image capturing device 130.

It is understood that the rectangular parallelepiped shape of the housing 110 in fig. 2 and 3 is only an example, and those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the shape of the housing 110 according to actual needs, for example, it can be designed as a cylindrical shape or an irregular shape. The positions of the power interface 116, the power switch device 117, the image acquisition device 130 and the audio acquisition device 170 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.

The connector may be connected to an external platform (e.g., an external device, a support plane, etc.) to enable temporary fixation of the camera module 100. The connecting piece can be, for example, a clamping device, an adhesive piece, a supporting frame, a hook and the like.

In this embodiment, the connecting member is a magnetic attraction member 180, and the housing 110 is fixed to an external platform by a magnetic attraction manner, so as to facilitate moving the position of the housing 110. Illustratively, when the camera module 100 is connected to a notebook computer, the second transmission member 142 is connected to the host, and the housing 110 may be attracted to the display screen through the magnetic attraction member 180.

The magnetic attraction member 180 may be disposed on an outer surface of the housing 110 or within the cavity 119 in close proximity to the housing 110. In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, the magnetic attraction member 180 is disposed on the bottom wall 114 of the housing 110 in a fitting manner and is located on the outer surface of the housing 110. The magnetic attraction pieces 180 may be disposed on the end wall 115 and the second side wall 112 of the housing 110, so that the position of the image capturing device 130 may be flexibly adjusted. In other embodiments of the utility model not shown, at least part of the housing 110 may also be provided with a magnetic attraction function, i.e. the magnetic attraction member 180 may be configured as a part of the housing 110.

Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. Terms such as "disposed" or the like as used herein may refer to either one element being directly attached to another element or one element being attached to another element through an intermediate member. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features unless the features are not applicable or otherwise indicated in the other embodiment.

The present utility model has been described in terms of the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and modifications are possible in light of the teachings of the utility model, which variations and modifications are within the scope of the utility model as claimed.

Claims (10)

1. The utility model provides a camera module, its characterized in that, the camera module includes:

a housing formed with a cavity and a receiving portion;

a processor located within the cavity;

the image acquisition device is arranged on the shell and is electrically connected to the processor;

a first transfer element located within the cavity and electrically connected to the processor; and

and a second transmission member detachably connected to the receiving part of the housing, the second transmission member being configured to be electrically connected to an external device and to be wirelessly connected with the first transmission member.

2. The camera module of claim 1, wherein the first transmission comprises a WiFi module and an antenna connected to the WiFi module, the WiFi module electrically connected to the processor;

the second transmission piece comprises a WiFi transceiver and a USB interface connected with the WiFi transceiver, and the USB interface is used for being connected to the external equipment.

3. The camera module of claim 1, further comprising an image processing device, the image acquisition device being coupled to the processor through the image processing device.

4. The camera module of claim 1, further comprising a power supply device disposed within the housing, the power supply device configured to provide power to the camera module.

5. The camera module of claim 4, wherein the camera module further comprises:

a power interface provided to the housing and electrically connected to the power device, the power interface being for electrically connecting to an external power source to charge the power device; and

and a power switching device provided to the housing and electrically connected to the power switching device.

6. The camera module of claim 1, further comprising an audio acquisition device disposed to the housing and electrically connected to the processor;

the audio acquisition device is arranged close to the image acquisition device.

7. The camera module of claim 1, wherein the housing is at least partially recessed into the cavity to form the receptacle, the second transmission member and the receptacle being snap-fit.

8. The camera module of claim 1, wherein the image capture device is configured as a camera sensor embedded to the housing; and/or

The housing is provided with a light-transmitting mounting hole for mounting the image acquisition device.

9. The camera module of any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a connector disposed on the housing at a location remote from the image capture device for securing the camera module to an external platform.

10. The camera module of claim 9, wherein the housing includes a top wall, a bottom wall, two end walls, a first side wall, and a second side wall that connect and form the cavity, the image capture device being disposed to the first side wall, the connector being disposed to at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall, the end walls, and the second side wall; and/or

The connector is a magnetic attraction member provided to the housing, or at least part of the housing is configured as the magnetic attraction member.