KR100620686B1 - a camera for a mobile communication terminal with take a front and back photograph - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a camera for a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a camera for a mobile communication terminal capable of front and rear photography to easily shoot both front and rear of the mobile communication terminal even with a single fixed camera module using a reflector. A camera mounted on a mobile communication terminal, comprising: a front photographing port formed on a front surface of a mobile communication terminal case; A camera module provided inside the front photographing port; A rear shooting port formed at the rear of the case to one side of the camera module; And a reflector configured to transmit an image input through the rear photographing port to the camera module.

Accordingly, not only the various screens can be photographed using the mobile communication terminal, but also the mechanical operation of the camera module is eliminated, thereby minimizing failure and wear, and thus the life of the camera module is further extended.

Description

Camera for a mobile communication terminal with front and back photography {a camera for a mobile communication terminal with take a front and back photograph}

1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a mobile phone to which the present invention is applied.

2 is a rear view of FIG. 1;

3 is a view showing the operating state of FIG.

   3A is a sectional view taken along the line A-A of the main portion showing the front photographing state of the camera,

   3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of the main portion showing the rear photographing state of the camera.

Figure 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the mobile phone to which the present invention is applied.

5 is a rear view of FIG. 4.

Figure 6 shows the operating state of Figure 4,

   6A is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of the main portion showing the front photographing state of the camera;

   6B is a sectional view taken along the line B-B of the main portion showing the rear photographing state of the camera;

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing an example of a mobile phone equipped with a conventional camera.

※ Explanation of codes for main parts of drawing

10: camera module

20: forward shooting zone

   21: through hole 22: lens

30: back shot

   31: through hole 32: lens

40: reflector

   41: first reflective plate 42: second reflective plate

   43: sliding switch 44: rotary switch

100: case 101: LCD window

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly to a camera employed in the mobile communication terminal.

In general, a mobile communication terminal is a high-tech mobile communication means developed to allow a user to freely communicate wirelessly regardless of time and place, and mobile phones and PDAs are being developed. In the early walkie-talkies, various types of terminals, such as flip type, flip type, slide type, etc., have been released. In recent years, various functions such as wireless internet access and digital cameras have been introduced. It is true.

In particular, when looking at the folder-type mobile phone equipped with a digital camera through Figure 7, the camera unit 300 is fixed to one side of the case 200 is provided to take a digital picture or video through the camera unit 300.

The camera unit 300 includes a camera module having a digital photographing device such as a CCD or a CMOS therein to convert an image into a digital signal, store or display the image, and include a lens 310 in front of the camera module. To use the video as a path for receiving input.

However, the folder-type mobile phone photographs the image input to the camera module through the large LCD window (not shown) provided inside the folder while the user visually checks the image. It is easy, but there was a problem that the LCD window can not be confirmed when taking a picture of the user or the image of the rear of the user.

In order to solve such a problem, a method of photographing the user while checking the appearance reflected through the reflector 320 by attaching a small reflector 320 to one side of the lens 310 has been proposed, but in this case, the reflector 320 There is a problem that it is not easy to know whether or not the size of the correct focus is correct.

In addition, a mobile communication terminal employing a rotary camera module has also emerged to solve the above problems, but the camera module itself is rotated to control the shooting direction. There was a problem that damage such as poor contact.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object is to easily photograph both front and rear of the mobile communication terminal even with a fixed camera module.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to simply capture the image of the front and rear without the mechanical operation unit exposed to the outside by using the sliding plate sliding operation.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to move only one of the rotating reflecting plate to take images of the front and rear.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to prevent the inflow of foreign matter into the inside of the case and to take a picture at the same time.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a camera mounted on a mobile communication terminal, the front shooting port formed on the front of the mobile communication terminal case; A camera module provided inside the front photographing port; A rear shooting port formed at the rear of the case to one side of the camera module; And a reflector configured to transmit an image input through the rear photographing port to the camera module.

The reflector may include: a first reflecting plate disposed to be inclined to face the camera module inside the rear photographing port; The second reflecting plate is integrally provided with the first reflecting plate while being inclined to face the camera module inside the front photographing port, and a sliding switch for sliding the first reflecting plate and the second reflecting plate.

In addition, the camera mounted on the mobile communication terminal, the front shooting port formed on the front of the mobile communication terminal case; A rear photographing port facing the front photographing port and formed on a rear surface of the case; A camera module provided inside the case to one side of the front and rear photographing ports; And a reflector configured to transmit an image input through the front and rear photographing ports to the camera module, wherein the reflector is rotatable at an angle of 45 degrees toward the camera module between the front and rear photographing ports. A first reflection plate provided; A second reflecting plate fixed at an angle of 45 degrees to reflect the light of the first reflecting plate to the camera module on an upper portion of the camera module; And a rotary switch for rotating the first reflecting plate outside the case.

In addition, the front and rear shooting port is characterized in that the lens is attached.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a mobile phone to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG. 1, and as shown in the present invention, the front and rear surfaces of the case 100 of the mobile communication terminal are respectively front. The photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 are formed, and the camera module 10 fixed to the inside of the front photographing port 20 is provided, and the front and rear sides are slid by the sliding switch 43. It is to facilitate shooting.

The front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 are passages through which images of the front and rear sides of the mobile communication terminal are input, respectively, and the images input through the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30 are reflected parts. By passing through to the camera module 10 fixed to the inside of the case 100, the user is looking at the LCD window 101 even with one fixed camera module 10 to selectively front and rear of the case 100 Bi-directional shooting with the camera becomes possible.

The camera module 10 includes a photographing element such as a CCD or a CMOS therein to perform a function of a digital camera of a general type, and digitally outputs an image input through the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30. The image is converted into a digital signal and stored in the form of a picture or a video in a memory built in the mobile communication terminal or displayed on the LCD window 101.

3 is a view showing the operating state of Figure 1, Figure 3a is a cross-sectional view taken along the AA line of the main portion showing the front photographing state of the camera, Figure 3b is a cross-sectional view taken along the AA line of the main portion showing the rear photographing state of the camera, Referring to the structure and operation of the first embodiment of the present invention in more detail as follows.

The front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 form through holes 21 and 31, respectively, and attach a lens 22 and 32 fixed to the through holes 21 and 31, respectively. The clearer image is input while preventing the inflow of foreign substances such as dust into the inside of the 100.

In addition, the camera module 10 is fixed to the inside of the front photographing port 20, and a rear photographing port 30 is formed on one side of the camera module 10 through the rear of the case 100. Images of the front and rear are input to the inside of the case 100.

The reflector 40 includes the first reflecting plate 41 provided inside the rear photographing port 30 and the first reflecting plate 41 integrally with the camera module 10 and the front photographing port ( A sliding switch 43 exposed to the outside of the case 100 so as to slide the second reflecting plate 42 and the first reflecting plate 41 and the second reflecting plate 42 provided between the spaces 20. It is composed of

The first reflecting plate 41 is disposed so that the inclined surface at an angle of 45 degrees toward the camera module 10, and the second reflecting plate 42 is provided to face the first reflecting plate 41 so that the rear photographing port 30 is provided. The light inputted through the first reflecting plate 41 is bent at right angles to be transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42, and the light transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42 is reflected at right angles to the camera module 10. It is configured to deliver to).

First, when the front photographing state of the camera is described with reference to FIG. 3A, the camera module 10 is fixed to the inner surface of the case 100, and the through hole () is provided in the case 100 in front of the camera module 10. 21) by forming the camera module 10 to be exposed to the outside, the image information input through the front shooting port 20 is directly input to the camera module 10, it is possible to shoot through the front shooting port (20) You lose.

In this case, the reflector 40 including the first reflecting plate 41, the second reflecting plate 42, and the sliding switch 43 has a camera so as not to affect the input of the image in front of the case 100 to the camera module 10. Sliding to one side of the module 10 so that the influence of the reflector 40 does not occur between the front shooting port 20 and the camera module 10.

In addition, the image input to the through hole 31 of the rear shooting port 30 enters the inside of the case 100, but does not affect the shooting without being transferred to the camera module 10, so that only the front image is provided. It will be photographed.

On the contrary, when capturing an image behind the case 100 as illustrated in FIG. 3B, the first reflector 41 is disposed inside the rear photographing port 30 using the sliding switch 43, and the second The reflecting plate 42 is disposed on the upper part of the camera module 10 so that the image input through the rear photographing port 30 is reflected at right angles through the first reflecting plate 41 and the second reflecting plate 42, respectively. The image of the rear side is photographed by being transmitted to the module 10.

At this time, the image input through the front shooting port 20 is blocked on the upper surface of the second reflecting plate 42 is not transmitted to the camera module 10 so that only the image of the rear of the case 100 is photographed will be.

Accordingly, only one fixed camera module 10 can capture both front and rear images by the operation of the reflector 40.

Figure 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the mobile phone to which the present invention is applied, Figure 5 is a rear view of Figure 4, as shown in the front and rear of the case 100 of the mobile communication terminal in the present embodiment, respectively, as shown A front photographing port 20 and a rear photographing port 30 are formed, and the front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 are formed at positions opposite to each other, and the front and rear photographing ports 20 ( 30 is provided to fix the camera module 10 to the inside of the case 100 to one side.

In addition, the image input through the front and rear shooting port (20, 30) is selectively transmitted to the camera module 10 by using the rotary switch 44, the user looking at the LCD window 101, the case Photograph the object in front and rear of the (100).

6 is a view showing the operating state of Figure 4, Figure 6a is a BB line cross-sectional view of the main portion showing the front photographing state of the camera, Figure 6b is a cross-sectional view of the BB line of the main portion showing the rear photographing state of the camera, Hereinafter, the structure and operation of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

The front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 are formed to face each other on the front and rear of the case 100, respectively, and form through holes 21 and 31, respectively, through holes 21 and 31. Attached to the lens 22, 32 is fixed to the case 100 to prevent the inflow of foreign substances such as dust to the inside of the case 100 so that a clearer image is input.

In addition, the camera module 10 is fixed to the inside of the case 100 to one side of the front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30, and the front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 are An image coming into the case 100 through the reflector 40 is selectively transmitted to the camera module 10.

The reflector 40 may include a first reflecting plate 41 provided between the front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30, and a second reflecting plate fixed to the camera module 10 and the upper part. 42 and a rotary switch 44 exposed to the outside of the case 100 to rotate the first reflecting plate 41.

The first reflecting plate 41 forms an inclined surface at an angle of 45 degrees, and is disposed so that light input through the front photographing port 20 and the rear photographing port 30 is reflected to the second reflecting plate 42, and the second reflecting plate ( 42 is fixed at a 45 degree angle so that the light reflected from the first reflector 41 is reflected at right angles to the camera module 10 and is input through the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30. The light is transmitted to the camera module 10.

First, when the front photographing state of the camera is described with reference to FIG. 6A, when the first reflecting plate 41 is turned toward the front photographing port 20 by rotating the rotary switch 44, the input through the front photographing port 20 is performed. The light is reflected at right angles from the first reflecting plate 41 and is transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42, and the light transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42 is reflected at right angles toward the camera module 10 again and the camera module ( It is delivered to 10) to take a picture of the object located in front of the case (100).

At this time, the light coming through the rear shooting port 30 is in contact with the rear surface of the first reflecting plate 41 is not transmitted to the camera module 10 affects the shooting of the image through the front shooting port (20). It will not go crazy.

On the contrary, when photographing the image behind the case 100 as illustrated in FIG. 6B, when the first reflector 41 faces the rear photographing port 30 using the rotary switch 44, the rear photographing port is provided. Light entering through the 30 is reflected at right angles from the first reflecting plate 41 and transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42, and the light transmitted to the second reflecting plate 42 is perpendicular to the camera module 10 again. While being reflected, it is transmitted to the camera module 10 to photograph an object located at the rear of the case 100.

At this time, the light coming through the front shooting port 20 is in contact with the back of the first reflecting plate 41 is not transmitted to the camera module 10 affects the shooting of the image through the rear shooting port (30). It will not go crazy.

Accordingly, only one fixed camera module 10 is capable of capturing both the front and rear images of the case 100 by the rotation operation of the first reflecting plate 41.

As described above, the present invention makes it easy to photograph both front and rear of the mobile communication terminal even with one fixed camera module, so that various screens can be photographed using the mobile communication terminal, and the mechanical operation of the camera module is eliminated. The failure and wear are minimized, and the life of the camera module is further extended.

In addition, the present invention by using the sliding reflector plate to shoot the image of the front and rear without the mechanical operation unit exposed to the outside, the operation for the front and rear shooting is possible by simply sliding the switch, the camera The module and the reflector have an effect of preventing the damage caused by contact with the outside.

In addition, the present invention by moving the first reflector to rotate only one reflector to capture the image of the front and rear, thereby minimizing the mechanical operation for the front and rear photographing to further reduce the failure, as well as the mobile communication terminal It will be easier to manufacture and more convenient maintenance.

In addition, the present invention by attaching the lens to the front and rear shooting port to prevent the inflow of foreign matters inside the case to take a picture at the same time, to prevent damage and malfunction of the camera module caused by the inflow of foreign matters and The effect is to take a clearer picture.

Claims (6)

delete In the camera mounted on the mobile communication terminal, A front photographing port 20 formed in the front of the mobile communication terminal case 100 and provided with a lens 22 at the opened portion; A camera module 10 provided inside the front photographing port 30; A rear photographing port 30 formed at one side of the camera module 10 to be opened at the rear of the case 100 and having a lens 32 at the opened portion; And Camera for mobile communication terminal capable of front and rear shooting, characterized in that it comprises a reflector 40 for transmitting the image input through the rear shooting port (20, 30) to the camera module (10). The method of claim 2, The reflector 40, A first reflecting plate 41 inclined to face the camera module 10 inside the rear photographing port 30; A second reflecting plate 42 integrally provided with the first reflecting plate 41 while being inclined to face the camera module 10 inside the front photographing port 20; And And a sliding switch (43) for sliding the first reflecting plate (41) and the second reflecting plate (42). delete In the camera mounted on the mobile communication terminal, A front photographing port 20 formed on a front surface of the mobile communication terminal case 100 and provided with a lens 32 at an opening; A rear photographing port 30 that faces the front photographing port 20 and is formed on a rear surface of the case 100 and has a lens 32 formed in an open portion; A camera module 10 provided inside the case 100 to one side of the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30; And The camera module 10 between the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30 so as to selectively transmit an image input through the front and rear photographing ports 20 and 30 to the camera module 10. Camera having a front and rear view, characterized in that it comprises a reflector 40 having a first reflecting plate 41 is rotatable at an angle of 45 degrees toward). The method of claim 5, The reflector 40, A second reflecting plate 42 fixed at an angle of 45 degrees to reflect the light of the first reflecting plate 41 to the camera module 10 on an upper portion of the camera module 10; And Camera for mobile communication terminal capable of front and rear shooting, characterized in that it further comprises a rotary switch 44 for rotating the first reflecting plate 41 from the outside of the case (100).

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