KR20240026055A - Camera comprising lenses and electronic device including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a camera may include a plurality of lenses, a lens housing, and an image sensor. The plurality of lenses may include an effective area and an uneffective area. The first lens may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may face a non-effective area of the second lens.

Description

Camera including lenses and electronic device including the same {CAMERA COMPRISING LENSES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME}

The present disclosure generally relates to a camera and an electronic device including the same, for example, to a camera including lenses and an electronic device including the same.

The camera may include a lens barrel configured to receive at least one lens. The camera may be positioned within the electronic device such that the exterior of the lens barrel does not interfere with other mechanical components of the electronic device (e.g., housing structure, display structure, and/or other mechanical components). The above-mentioned background technology is possessed or acquired in the process of deriving this disclosure and cannot necessarily be said to be known technology disclosed to the general public before the application of this disclosure.

According to one embodiment, the camera may include a plurality of lenses arranged in the optical axis direction. The camera may include a lens housing configured to accommodate a plurality of lenses. The camera may include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first edge having a first length, and a second edge having a second length that is greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may each include an effective area through which light passes and an ineffective area through which light does not pass. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the non-effective area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the non-effective area of the second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The electronic device may include a display disposed on the first side. The electronic device may include a camera disposed on the first side. The camera may include a plurality of lenses arranged in the optical axis direction. The camera may include a lens housing configured to accommodate a plurality of lenses. The camera may include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first edge having a first length, and a second edge having a second length that is greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may each include an effective area through which light passes and an ineffective area through which light does not pass. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the non-effective area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the non-effective area of the second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing including a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The electronic device may include a plurality of cameras arranged on the second side. The plurality of cameras may each include a plurality of lenses arranged in the optical axis direction. The plurality of cameras may each include a lens housing configured to accommodate a plurality of lenses. The plurality of cameras may each include an image sensor including an imaging area. The imaging area may include a first edge having a first length, and a second edge having a second length that is greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses may each include an effective area through which light passes and an ineffective area through which light does not pass. A first lens among the plurality of lenses may include a first protrusion protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion may form at least a portion of the non-effective area. The first protrusion may be configured to face the non-effective area of the second lens adjacent to the first lens in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses.

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment when viewed from another direction.
Figure 2C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of a camera module according to one embodiment.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera according to one embodiment.
5 is a perspective view of a portion of a camera according to one embodiment.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a lens assembly according to one embodiment.
Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a lens assembly according to one embodiment.
Figure 8 is a top view of a first lens according to one embodiment.
Figure 9 is a side view of a first lens according to one embodiment.
Figure 10 is a top view of a second lens according to one embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 of the lens assembly of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12-12 of the lens assembly of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion of a cross section of the lens assembly of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a cross section of a first lens of a lens assembly according to an embodiment.
Figure 15 is a plan view showing a portion of the front of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of the electronic device of FIG. 15 according to an embodiment.
Figure 17 is a plan view showing a portion of the rear of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18-18 of the electronic device of FIG. 17 according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, coprocessor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in the embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. You can. A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Embodiments of this document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to embodiments, each component (eg, a module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately arranged in other components. According to embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device viewed in one direction, according to an embodiment. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment, viewed from another direction. Figure 2C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

2A to 2C, the electronic device 201 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) has a first side 210a (e.g., the front) and a second side 210b (e.g., the back). ), and a housing 210 having a third surface 210c (eg, side) surrounding the space between the first surface 210a and the second surface 210b.

In one embodiment, the first surface 210a may be formed at least in part by a substantially transparent first plate 211a. For example, the first plate 211a may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer. In one embodiment, the second surface 210b may be formed by a substantially opaque second plate 211b. For example, the second plate 211b may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the third surface 210c may be formed by a frame 211c that combines the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b and includes metal and/or polymer. In one embodiment, the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be formed seamlessly. In one embodiment, the second plate 211b and the frame 211c may be formed of substantially the same material (eg, aluminum).

In one embodiment, the first plate 211a may include a plurality of first edge areas 212a-1. A plurality of first edge areas 212a-1 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. A plurality of first edge areas 212a-1 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of first edge areas 212a-1 may extend in one direction (eg, +/-Y direction). The first plate 211a may include a plurality of second edge areas 212a-2. A plurality of second edge areas 212a-2 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. A plurality of second edge areas 212a-2 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of second edge areas 212a-2 may extend in a direction different from the extension direction (e.g. +/-Y direction) of the plurality of first edge areas 212a-1 (e.g. +/-X direction). You can. The first plate 211a may include a plurality of third edge areas 212a-3. A plurality of third edge areas 212a-3 may face the second plate 211b from at least a portion of the first surface 210a. A plurality of third edge areas 212a-3 may contact the frame 211c. A plurality of third edge areas 212a-3 may be disposed between a plurality of first edge areas 212a-1 and a plurality of second edge areas 212a-2.

In one embodiment, the second plate 211b may include a plurality of fourth edge areas 212b-1. The plurality of fourth edge areas 212b-1 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. The plurality of fourth edge areas 212b-1 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of fourth edge areas 212b-1 may extend in one direction (eg, +/-Y direction). The second plate 211b may include a plurality of fifth edge areas 212b-2. The plurality of fifth edge areas 212b-2 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. The plurality of fifth edge areas 212b-2 may contact the frame 211c. The plurality of fifth edge regions 212b-2 may extend in a direction (e.g., +/-X direction) different from the extension direction (e.g., +/-Y direction) of the plurality of fourth edge regions 212b-1. You can. The second plate 211b may include a plurality of sixth edge areas 212b-3. A plurality of sixth edge areas 212b-3 may face the first plate 211a from at least a portion of the second surface 210b. A plurality of sixth edge areas 212b-3 may contact the frame 211c. A plurality of sixth edge areas 212b-3 may be disposed between a plurality of fourth edge areas 212b-1 and a plurality of fifth edge areas 212b-2.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a display 261 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the display 261 may be located on the first side 210a. In one embodiment, the display 261 includes at least a portion of the first plate 211a (e.g., a plurality of first edge regions 212a-1, a plurality of second edge regions 212a-2, and/or It may be visible through a plurality of third edge regions 212a-3. In one embodiment, the display 261 may have a shape substantially the same as the shape of the outer edge of the first plate 211a. In an embodiment, the edge of the display 261 may substantially coincide with the outer edge of the first plate 211a.

In one embodiment, the display 261 may include a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

In one embodiment, the display 261 may include a screen display area 261a that is visually exposed and displays content through pixels. In one embodiment, the screen display area 261a may include a sensing area 261a-1. The sensing area 261a-1 may overlap at least a portion of the screen display area 261a. The sensing area 261a-1 may allow the transmission of an input signal related to the sensor module 276 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). The sensing area 261a-1 can display content similarly to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap the sensing area 261a-1. For example, the sensing area 261a-1 may display content while the sensor module 276 is not operating. At least a portion of the camera area 261a-2 may overlap the screen display area 261a. In one embodiment, the screen display area 261a may include a camera area 261a-2. Camera area 261a-2 may allow transmission of optical signals associated with the first camera module 280a (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1). At least a portion of the camera area 261a-2 that overlaps the screen display area 261a may display content similarly to the screen display area 261a that does not overlap the camera area 261a-2. For example, the camera area 261a-2 may display content while the first camera module 280a is not operating.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include an audio module 270 (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, audio module 270 may be located on third side 210c. In one embodiment, the audio module 270 may acquire sound through at least one hole.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a sensor module 276. In one embodiment, sensor module 276 may be located on first side 210a. The sensor module 276 may form a sensing area 261a-1 in at least a portion of the screen display area 261a. The sensor module 276 may receive an input signal passing through the sensing area 261a-1 and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. As an example, the input signal may have a specified physical quantity (e.g., heat, light, temperature, sound, pressure, ultrasound). As an example, the input signal may include a signal related to the user's biometric information (eg, fingerprint).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a first camera module 280a (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the first camera module 280a may be located on the first side 210a. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first camera module 280a may be located below the display 261. In one embodiment, the first camera module 280a may receive an optical signal passing through the camera area 261a-2.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a second camera module 280b (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1). The second camera module 280b may be located on the second side 210b. In one embodiment, the second camera module 280b may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, a dual camera, a triple camera, or a quad camera).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a flash 280c. Flash 280c may be located on second side 210b. In one embodiment, flash 280c may include a light emitting diode or xenon lamp.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include an audio output module 255 (eg, the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the sound output module 255 may be located on the third side 210c. In one embodiment, the audio output module 255 may include one or more holes.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include an input module 250 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the input module 250 may be located on the third side 210c. In one embodiment, the input module 250 may include at least one key input device.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a connection terminal 278 (eg, the connection terminal 178 of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the connection terminal 278 may be located on the third side 210c. For example, when the electronic device 201 is viewed in one direction (e.g., +Y direction), the connection terminal 278 is located substantially in the center of the third side 210c, with the connection terminal 278 as the reference. The audio output module 255 may be located on one side (e.g., right side).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a support 240, a first circuit board 251, a second circuit board 252, and a battery 289 (e.g., battery 189 in FIG. 1). You can. At least a portion of the support 240 may form the housing 210 together with the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b.

In one embodiment, the support 240 may include a first frame structure 241, a second frame structure 243, and a plate structure 242. The first frame structure 241 may surround the edge of the plate structure 242. The first frame structure 241 may connect the edge of the first plate 211a and the edge of the second plate 211b. The first frame structure 241 may surround the space between the first plate 211a and the second plate 211b. At least a portion of the first frame structure 241 may form the third surface 210c of the electronic device 201. The second frame structure 243 may be positioned between the first frame structure 241 and the second plate 211b. The first frame structure 241 and the second frame structure 243 may at least partially form the frame 211c. The plate structure 242 may include a first part 242a that accommodates the first circuit board 251 and a second part 242b that accommodates the second circuit board 252. The display 261 may be located on one side (eg, the lower surface or the +Z-axis direction) of the plate structure 242. The first circuit board 251 and the second circuit board 252 may be located on the other surface (eg, top surface or -Z axis direction) of the plate structure 242. In one embodiment, plate structure 242 may include opening 245. Opening 245 may be located between first portion 242a and second portion 242b. Opening 245 may pass through both sides of plate structure 242. Opening 245 can accommodate battery 289.

Meanwhile, one or more embodiment(s) disclosed in this document may include electronic devices of various shapes/forms (e.g., foldable electronic devices, slideable electronic devices, digital cameras, digital video devices) in addition to the electronic devices shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C. It can also be applied to cameras, tablets, electronic devices in the form of notes, and other electronic devices).

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a camera module according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the camera module 380 (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1 or the first camera module 280a and/or the second camera module 280b in FIGS. 2A to 2C) includes a lens. It may include an assembly 310, a flash 320, an image sensor 330, an image stabilizer 340, a memory 350 (eg, buffer memory), or an image signal processor 360. The lens assembly 310 may collect light emitted from a subject that is the target of image capture. Lens assembly 310 may include one or more lenses. According to one embodiment, the camera module 380 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 310. In this case, the camera module 380 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 310 have the same lens properties (e.g., angle of view, focal length, autofocus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly is different from another lens assembly. It may have one or more lens properties that are different from the lens properties of . The lens assembly 310 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

The flash 320 may emit light used to enhance light emitted or reflected from a subject. According to one embodiment, the flash 320 may include one or more light emitting diodes (eg, red-green-blue (RGB) LED, white LED, infrared LED, or ultraviolet LED), or a xenon lamp. The image sensor 330 may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light emitted or reflected from the subject and transmitted through the lens assembly 310 into an electrical signal. According to one embodiment, the image sensor 330 is one image sensor selected from among image sensors with different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a BW (black and white) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, and the same It may include a plurality of image sensors having different properties or a plurality of image sensors having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 330 may be implemented using, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

The image stabilizer 340 moves at least one lens or image sensor 330 included in the lens assembly 310 in a specific direction in response to the movement of the camera module 380 or the electronic device 301 including the same. The operating characteristics of the image sensor 330 can be controlled (e.g., adjusting read-out timing, etc.). This allows to compensate for at least some of the negative effects of said movement on the image being captured. According to one embodiment, the image stabilizer 340 uses a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 380 to stabilize the camera module 380 or the electronic device 301. ) can detect such movements. According to one embodiment, the image stabilizer 340 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. The memory 350 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of the image acquired through the image sensor 330 for the next image processing task. For example, when image acquisition is delayed due to the shutter or when multiple images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (e.g., Bayer-patterned image or high-resolution image) is stored in the memory 350. , the corresponding copy image (e.g., low resolution image) may be previewed through the display module 360. Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, user input or system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 350 may be obtained and processed, for example, by the image signal processor 360. According to one embodiment, the memory 350 may be configured as at least part of the memory 330 or as a separate memory that operates independently.

The image signal processor 360 may perform one or more image processes on an image acquired through the image sensor 330 or an image stored in the memory 350. The one or more image processes may include, for example, depth map creation, three-dimensional modeling, panorama creation, feature point extraction, image compositing, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring). may include blurring, sharpening, or softening. Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 360 may include at least one of the components included in the camera module 380 (e.g., an image sensor). (330)) may perform control (e.g., exposure time control, lead-out timing control, etc.). The image processed by the image signal processor 360 is stored back in the memory 350 for further processing. or may be provided as an external component of the camera module 380 (e.g., memory 130, display module 160, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the image signal processor 360 may be configured as at least part of a processor (e.g., processor 120), or may be configured as a separate processor that operates independently of the processor. Image signal processor 360 If the processor is configured with a separate processor, at least one image processed by the image signal processor 360 is displayed through a display module (e.g., display module 160) as is or after additional image processing by the processor. can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a plurality of camera modules 380, each having different properties or functions. In this case, for example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a wide-angle camera and at least another one may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 380 may be a front camera, and at least another one may be a rear camera.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera according to one embodiment. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a camera according to one embodiment.

4 and 5, a camera 400 (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1, the first camera module 280a and/or the second camera module 280b of FIGS. 2A to 2C, and /Or the camera module 380 of FIG. 3) may include a lens assembly 410 (eg, the lens assembly 310 of FIG. 3).

In one embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include at least one lens 411. At least one lens 411 may have an optical axis (OA) (eg, +Z axis). In one embodiment, the plurality of lenses 411 may be arranged along the optical axis OA.

In one embodiment, lens assembly 410 may include lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may be configured to accommodate at least one lens 411. The lens housing 412 may include an opening that exposes at least a portion of the at least one lens 411. The lens housing 412 may at least partially surround at least one lens 411.

In one embodiment, the camera 400 may include an image sensor 430. The image sensor 430 may be arranged in the optical axis direction (eg, +/-Z direction) from the plurality of lenses 411.

In one embodiment, the image sensor 430 may include an imaging area 431. The imaging area 431 may be an area where light is received and an image is formed. The imaging area 431 may be at least a portion of the area of the image sensor 430.

In one embodiment, the imaging area 431 may include a plurality (eg, two) of first edges 431A. The plurality of first edges 431A may extend in a first direction (eg, +/-X direction). The first edge-wise direction (eg, short-side direction) of the plurality of first edges 431A may be substantially parallel to the first direction (eg, +/-X direction).

In one embodiment, the imaging area 431 may include a plurality (eg, two) second edges 431B. A plurality of second edges 431B may be positioned between a plurality of first edges 431A. A plurality of second edges 431B may connect a plurality of first edges 431A. The plurality of second edges 431B may extend in a second direction (eg, +/-Y direction) that intersects (eg, orthogonal to) the first direction (eg, +/-X direction). The second edge direction (eg, long side direction) of the plurality of second edges 431B may be substantially parallel to the second direction (eg, +/-Y direction).

In one embodiment, each length of the plurality of first edges 431A may be smaller than each length of the plurality of second edges 431B. In one embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of first edges 431A may be substantially equal to the length of each of the plurality of second edges 431B. In one embodiment, each length of the plurality of first edges 431A may be greater than each length of the plurality of second edges 431B.

In one embodiment, the camera 400 may include an AF actuator (not shown). The AF actuator may be configured to adjust the focus of at least one lens 411. For example, the AF actuator may move at least one lens 411 in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis OA (eg, +/-Z direction or optical axis direction).

In one embodiment, the camera 400 may include an OIS actuator (not shown) (eg, image stabilizer 340 in FIG. 3). The OIS actuator moves at least one lens 411 in a first direction (e.g., +/-X direction) and/or a second direction (e.g., +/-Y direction) in response to movement of the camera 400. can do.

In one embodiment, camera 400 may include a printed circuit board 450. The printed circuit board 450 may connect the camera 400 and another printed circuit board (eg, the first circuit board 251 of FIG. 2C). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board 450 may include a substrate portion 451, a connector portion 453, and a connection portion 452 connecting the substrate portion 451 and the connector portion 453. . In one embodiment, the image sensor 430 may be disposed on the substrate portion 451.

In one embodiment, camera 400 may include a housing assembly 480. Housing assembly 480 may include a camera housing 481 configured to at least partially accommodate lens assembly 410, AF actuator, and OIS actuator. Housing assembly 480 may include cover 482. The cover 482 may be configured to be coupled to the camera housing 481. Cover 482 may be configured to protect components of camera 400 from the outside. The cover 482 may be configured to shield the outside of the camera 400.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a lens assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a lens assembly according to one embodiment. Figure 8 is a top view of a first lens according to one embodiment. Figure 9 is a side view of a first lens according to one embodiment. Figure 10 is a top view of a second lens according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 of the lens assembly of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12-12 of the lens assembly of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 12 , the lens assembly 410 may include a plurality of lenses 411 . The plurality of lenses 411 may include a first lens 413 and a second lens 414. In an embodiment not shown, the plurality of lenses 411 may include at least one lens in addition to the first lens 413 and the second lens 414.

In one embodiment, lens assembly 410 may include lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may be configured to at least partially accommodate a plurality of lenses 411 .

In one embodiment, lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A. The first body portion 412A may surround the first lens 413. The first body portion 412A may include a substantially cylindrical shape. The first body portion 412A may have a first outer diameter.

In one embodiment, lens housing 412 may include a second body portion 412B. The second body portion 412B may surround the second lens 414. The second body portion 412B may include a substantially cylindrical shape. The second body portion 412B may have a second outer diameter that is substantially equal to or smaller than the first outer diameter.

In one embodiment, lens housing 412 may include a shoulder portion 412C. Shoulder portion 412C may be located between first body portion 412A and second body portion 412B. The shoulder portion 412C may form a step between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B. For example, the shoulder portion 412C may have an outer diameter that is larger than the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter.

In one embodiment, lens housing 412 may include a third body portion 412D. The third body portion 412D may surround an additional lens (not shown). The third body portion 412D may be connected to the second body portion 412B. The third body part 412D may have an outer diameter that decreases in the optical axis direction (eg, +Z direction) from the second body part 412B.

In one embodiment, lens housing 412 may include a fourth body portion 412E. The fourth body portion 412E may surround at least one additional lens (not shown). The fourth body portion 412E may be connected to the third body portion 412D. The fourth body portion 412E may have a substantially constant outer diameter in the optical axis direction (eg, +Z direction) from the third body portion 412D.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first effective area A11. The first effective area A11 may be an area where light passes through the first lens 413. In one embodiment, the first effective area A11 may at least partially overlap the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430 when viewed in the optical axis direction (eg, +/-Z direction). In one embodiment, the size of the first effective area A11 may be substantially the same as or larger than the size of the imaging area 431.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first non-effective area A12. The first non-effective area A12 may be an area where light does not substantially pass through the first lens 413. For example, in the first non-effective area A12, light can travel within the first lens 413, but cannot substantially enter the inside of the first lens 413 from outside the first lens 413. , it may not be substantially possible to come out of the first lens 413 from the inside of the first lens 413 .

In one embodiment, the first unactive area A12 may be located outside the first effective area A11. At least a portion of the first non-effective area A12 may be located in the radial direction of the first lens 413 from the first effective area A11.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first flange 413A. The first flange 413A may be fixed to the lens housing 412. The first flange 413A may form at least a portion of the first non-effective area A12. In one embodiment, the first flange 413A may include a substantially ring shape.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first protrusion 413B. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to support the second lens 414. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to protrude in the optical axis direction (eg, +Z direction). The first protrusion 413B may form at least a portion of the first unactive area A12.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B includes a first side F11, a second side F12 opposite the first side F11, and a first side F11 and a second side F12. It may include a plurality of first side surfaces (F13, F14, F15) therebetween. The first surface F11 may be offset by a predetermined distance from the first flange 413A. The distance between the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A may be defined as the distance between the first lens 413 and the second lens 414. The first surface F11 may face at least a portion of the second lens 414 (eg, the second non-effective area A22).

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially in the circumferential direction of the first lens 413. For example, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially along the perimeter of the first effective area A11. In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a plurality of first circumferential side surfaces F13.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first outer inclined surface F14. The first outer inclined surface F14 may be inclined with respect to the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A, respectively. The first outer inclined surface F14 may be connected to the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a first inner inclined surface F15. The first inner inclined surface F15 may be inclined with respect to the first surface F11 and the first effective area A11, respectively. The first inner inclined surface F15 may be connected to the first surface F11 and the first effective area A11.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may be disposed outside the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B extends in a direction parallel to the first edge-wise direction (e.g., + /-X direction). In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B extends in a direction parallel to the second edge direction (e.g., +/-Y direction) along the second edge 431B of the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. It may not be placed. In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may not substantially overlap the imaging area 431 when viewed in the optical axis direction (eg, +/-Z direction).

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a second protrusion 413C. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to support the second lens 414. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to protrude in the optical axis direction (eg, +Z direction). The second protrusion 413C may form at least a portion of the first unactive area A12.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C includes a third face F21, a fourth face F22 opposite the third face F21, and a third face F21 and a fourth face F22. It may include a plurality of second side surfaces (F23, F24, F25) therebetween. The third surface F21 may be offset by a predetermined distance from the first flange 413A. The distance between the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A may be defined as the distance between the first lens 413 and the second lens 414. The distance between the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A may be substantially the same as the distance between the first surface F11 and the first flange 413A. The third surface F21 may face at least a portion of the second lens 414 (eg, the second non-effective area A22).

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may extend at least partially in the circumferential direction of the first lens 413. For example, the second protrusion 413C may extend at least partially along the perimeter of the first effective area A11. In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a plurality of second circumferential side surfaces F23.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a second outer inclined surface F24. The second outer inclined surface F24 may be inclined with respect to the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A, respectively. The second outer inclined surface F24 may be connected to the third surface F21 and the first flange 413A.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may include a second inner inclined surface F25. The second outer inclined surface F25 may be inclined with respect to the third surface F21 and the first effective area A11, respectively. The second outer inclined surface F25 may be connected to the third surface F21 and the first effective area A11.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed outside the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C extends in a direction (e.g., +/-X direction) parallel to the first edge direction along the first edge 431A of the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. can be placed. In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed opposite to the first protrusion 413B. In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C extends in a direction parallel to the second edge direction (e.g., +/-Y direction) along the second edge 431B of the imaging area 431 of the image sensor 430. It may not be placed. In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may not substantially overlap the imaging area 431 when viewed in the optical axis direction (eg, +/-Z direction).

In one embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second effective area A21. The second effective area A21 may be an area where light passes through the second lens 414. In one embodiment, the second effective area A21 may include a substantially circular area. In one embodiment, the size of the second effective area A21 may be substantially the same as or smaller than the size of the first effective area A11.

In one embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second non-effective area A22. The second non-effective area A22 may be an area where light does not substantially pass through the second lens 414. For example, in the second non-effective area A22, light may travel within the second lens 414, but may not substantially enter the inside of the second lens 414 from outside of the second lens 414. , it may not be substantially possible to come out of the second lens 414 from the inside of the second lens 414 .

In one embodiment, the second unactive area A22 may be located outside the second effective area A21. The second non-effective area A22 may be located in the radial direction of the second lens 414 from the second effective area A21. In one embodiment, the second unactive area A22 may have a substantially ring shape.

In one embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second flange 414A. The second flange 414A may be fixed to the lens housing 412. The second flange 414A may form at least a portion of the second non-effective area A22. In one embodiment, the second flange 414A may include a substantially ring shape.

In one embodiment, the lens assembly 410 may include a first mask 415 . The first mask 415 prevents the movement of light from the first unactive area A12 to the second unactive area A22 and/or from the second unactive area A22 to the first unactive area A12. It can be configured to substantially block. The first mask 415 may be disposed between the first protrusion 413B and the second flange 414A and between the second protrusion 413C and the second flange 414A. The first mask 415 may have a substantially ring shape. The first mask 415 may substantially include a thin film.

In one embodiment, lens assembly 410 may include a second mask 416. The second mask 416 prevents the movement of light from the first unactive area A12 to the second unactive area A22 and/or from the second unactive area A22 to the first unactive area A12. It can be configured to substantially block. The second mask 416 may be disposed on the first flange 413A. The second mask 416 may have a substantially ring shape. The diameter of the second mask 416 may be larger than the diameter of the first mask 415 . The second mask 416 may substantially include a thin film.

In an embodiment not shown, the lens assembly 410 includes at least one mask (not shown) between the first lens 413 and a lens not shown and/or between the second lens 414 and a lens not shown. It can be included.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion of the cross section of the lens assembly 410 of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the lens assembly 410 may include a lens housing 412, a first lens 413, and a second lens 414. The lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A, a second body portion 412B, and a shoulder portion 412C. The height H1 of the shoulder portion 412C may be substantially equal to or smaller than the height H2 of the second lens 414. For example, the distance between the image sensor (eg, image sensor 430 in FIG. 5 ) and the shoulder portion 412C may be substantially equal to or smaller than the distance between the image sensor and the second lens 414 .

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a cross section of a first lens of a lens assembly according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, the lens assembly 410-1 (e.g., the lens assembly 410 of FIGS. 6 to 13) includes a first lens 413-1 (e.g., the first lens (e.g., the first lens of FIGS. 6 to 13) 413)) may be included. The first lens 413-1 may include a first flange 413A and a first protrusion 413B (eg, the first protrusion 413B of FIGS. 6 to 12). The first protrusion 413B may include a first surface F11.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413-1 may include a light absorption layer 417. The light absorption layer 417 may be configured to absorb light exiting from the first protrusion 413B and/or light entering the first protrusion 413B. The light absorption layer 417 may be disposed on the first surface F11.

In one embodiment, the light absorption layer 417 may be formed by surface treatment of the first surface F11. For example, the light absorption layer 417 may include a microscale and/or nanoscale trap shape formed by etching the first surface F11. The trap shape can trap light.

In an embodiment not shown, the first lens 413-1 is a light absorption layer (e.g., a light absorption layer 417) disposed on the third surface F21 of the second protrusion 413C of FIGS. 6 to 12. ) may include.

In one embodiment, the lens assembly 410-1 may include a first mask 415. The first mask 415 may be placed on the light absorption layer 417 . The first mask 415 may at least partially overlap the light absorption layer 417 in the optical axis direction.

Figure 15 is a plan view showing a portion of the front of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of the electronic device of FIG. 15 according to an embodiment.

15 and 16, the electronic device 201-1 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 201 of FIGS. 2A to 2C) includes a housing 210 and a display. 261 and a camera 400 (eg, the first camera module 280a in FIGS. 2A to 2C and/or the camera module 380 in FIG. 3). The camera 400 may include a plurality of lenses (eg, a first lens 413 and a second lens 414) and a lens housing 412. The lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A, a second body portion 412B, and a shoulder portion 412C. The lens housing 412 may be arranged so as not to contact (eg, interfere with) the display 261 . At least a portion of the display 261 may be disposed above the shoulder portion 412C. The notch length (D) of the notch area (N) of the housing 210 where the camera 400 is disposed may be reduced.

Figure 17 is a plan view showing a portion of the rear of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18-18 of the electronic device of FIG. 17 according to an embodiment.

17 and 18, the electronic device 201-2 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 201 of FIGS. 2A to 2C) includes a housing 210 and a plurality of devices. cameras 400-1, 400-2, and 400-3 (e.g., the second camera module 280b of FIGS. 2A to 2C, the camera module 380 of FIG. 3, and/or the camera module of FIGS. 4 to 12) Cameras 400) may be included. The plurality of cameras 400-1, 400-2, and 400-3 have a lens housing (e.g., a shoulder portion 412C) with a reduced height (e.g., height H1 in FIG. 13). : May include a lens housing 412). A first distance D1 between the first camera 400-1 and the second camera 400-2 and/or a second distance between the second camera 400-2 and the third camera 400-3 (D2) can be reduced. The thickness (e.g., +/-Z dimension) of housing 210 may be reduced.

One aspect of the present disclosure may provide a camera applicable to various types of electronic devices.

According to one embodiment, the camera (180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400) may include a plurality of lenses 411 arranged in the optical axis direction. The camera 180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400 may include a lens housing 412 configured to accommodate a plurality of lenses 411. The cameras 180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400 may include an image sensor 430 including an imaging area 431. The imaging area 431 may include a first edge 431A having a first length, and a second edge 431B having a second length greater than the first length. The plurality of lenses 411 may include effective areas A11 and A21 through which light passes, and non-effective areas A12 and A22 through which light does not pass, respectively. Among the plurality of lenses 411, the first lens 413 may include a first protrusion 413B protruding in the optical axis direction. The first protrusion 413B may form at least a portion of the non-effective area A12. The first protrusion 413B may be configured to face the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414 adjacent to the first lens 413 in the optical axis direction among the plurality of lenses 411.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may be disposed in a direction parallel to the first edge direction of the imaging area 431.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may not be arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area 431.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B has a first surface F11 facing the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414, and a second surface F12 opposite to the first surface F11. ), and side surfaces (F13, F14, F15) between the first surface (F11) and the second surface (F12). At least a portion of the side surfaces F13, F14, and F15 may include inclined surfaces F14 and F15.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may extend at least partially along the perimeter of the effective area A11.

In one embodiment, the camera 180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400 includes a first mask 415 disposed between the first protrusion 413B and the unactive area A22 of the second lens 414. can do.

In one embodiment, the first protrusion 413B may include a light absorption layer 417 disposed on the surface F11 facing the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a first flange 413A that forms at least a portion of the non-effective area A12 of the first lens 413.

In one embodiment, the cameras 180; 280a, 280b; 380; 400 may include a second mask 416 disposed on the first flange 413A.

In one embodiment, the second lens 414 may include a second flange 414A that forms at least a portion of the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414.

In one embodiment, the first lens 413 may include a second protrusion 413C protruding in the optical axis direction. The second protrusion 413C may form at least a portion of the non-effective area A12. The second protrusion 413C may be configured to face the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may be disposed opposite to the first protrusion 413B in a direction parallel to the first edge direction of the imaging area 431.

In one embodiment, the second protrusion 413C may not be arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area 431.

In one embodiment, the size of the imaging area 431 may be substantially the same as or smaller than the size of the effective area A11 of the first lens 413.

In one embodiment, the lens housing 412 may include a first body portion 412A surrounding the first lens 413 and having a first outer diameter. The lens housing 412 may include a second body portion 412B surrounding the second lens 414 and having a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. The lens housing 412 may include a shoulder portion 412C between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B. The distance between the image sensor 430 and the shoulder portion 412C may be substantially equal to or smaller than the distance between the image sensor 430 and the second lens 414.

In one embodiment, the size of the effective area A11 of the first lens 413 may be substantially the same as or larger than the size of the effective area A21 of the second lens 414.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101; 201; 201-1 includes a housing 210 including a first side 210a and a second side 210b opposite the first side 210a. can do. The electronic device 101; 201; 201-1 may include a display 261 disposed on the first side 210a. The electronic device 101; 201; 201-1 may include cameras 280a and 400 disposed on the first side 210a.

In one embodiment, the lens housing 412 may be disposed not to contact the display 261.

In one embodiment, display 261 may be disposed at least partially over lens housing 412.

According to one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 201, and 201-2 include a housing 210 including a first side 210a and a second side 210b opposite the first side 210a. can do. The electronic devices 101, 201, and 201-2 may include a plurality of cameras 280b and 400 disposed on the second surface 210b.

According to one embodiment, a camera applicable to an electronic device may be provided regardless of the type of display. According to one embodiment, a camera applicable to an electronic device may be provided regardless of the design of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, a camera with reduced weight may be provided. According to one embodiment, the driving force of the camera may be improved.

The effects of the electronic device according to the embodiments are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the specification.

The embodiments in this document are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Various changes may be made to the details of the disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Any of the embodiment(s) described herein may be used in combination with any other embodiment(s) described herein.

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A plurality of lenses 411 arranged in the optical axis direction,
A lens housing 412 configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses 411, and
An image sensor 430 including an imaging area 431, wherein the imaging area 431 includes a first edge 431A having a first length, and a second edge having a second length greater than the first length. The image sensor 430, including (431B)
Including,
The plurality of lenses 411 are,
An effective area (A11, A21) through which light passes, and
Non-effective areas (A12, A22) through which the light does not pass.
Includes each,
Among the plurality of lenses 411, the first lens 413 includes a first protrusion 413B protruding in the optical axis direction,
The first protrusion 413B forms at least a portion of the unactive area A12,
The first protrusion 413B is configured to face the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414 of the plurality of lenses 411 adjacent to the first lens 413 in the optical axis direction. ; 280a, 280b; 380; 400). According to claim 1,
The first protrusion 413B is a camera disposed in a direction parallel to the first edge of the imaging area 431. The method of claim 1 or 2,
A camera in which the first protrusion (413B) is not arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area (431). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first protrusion 413B is,
A first surface (F11) facing the non-effective area (A22) of the second lens 414,
a second side (F12) opposite to the first side (F11), and
Side surfaces (F13, F14, F15) between the first surface (F11) and the second surface (F12)
Including,
A camera wherein at least a portion of the side surfaces (F13, F14, F15) includes inclined surfaces (F14, F15). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The first protrusion (413B) extends at least partially along the perimeter of the effective area (A11). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The camera further includes a first mask (415) disposed between the first protrusion (413B) and the non-effective area (A22) of the second lens (414). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The first protrusion (413B) further includes a light absorption layer (417) disposed on the surface (F11) facing the non-effective area (A22) of the second lens (414). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The first lens (413) further includes a first flange (413A) forming at least a portion of the non-effective area (A12) of the first lens (413). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The camera further includes a second mask (416) disposed on the first flange (413A). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The second lens (414) further includes a second flange (414A) forming at least a portion of the non-effective area (A22) of the second lens (414). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The first lens 413 further includes a second protrusion 413C protruding in the optical axis direction,
The second protrusion 413C forms at least a portion of the non-effective area A12,
The second protrusion (413C) is configured to face the non-effective area (A22) of the second lens (414). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The second protrusion 413C is disposed opposite to the first protrusion 413B in a direction parallel to the first edge of the imaging area 431. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
A camera in which the second protrusion 413C is not arranged in a direction parallel to the second edge direction of the imaging area 431. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The camera wherein the size of the imaging area (431) is substantially the same as or smaller than the size of the effective area (A11) of the first lens (413). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The lens housing 412 is,
A first body portion (412A) surrounding the first lens (413) and having a first outer diameter,
a second body portion (412B) surrounding the second lens (414) and having a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter, and
Shoulder portion 412C between the first body portion 412A and the second body portion 412B
Including,
The camera wherein the distance between the image sensor 430 and the shoulder portion 412C is substantially equal to or smaller than the distance between the image sensor 430 and the second lens 414. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
The size of the effective area A11 of the first lens 413 is substantially the same as or larger than the size of the effective area A21 of the second lens 414. A housing 210 including a first side 210a and a second side 210b opposite the first side 210a,
A display 261 disposed on the first side 210a, and
Cameras 280a and 400 disposed on the first surface 210a
Including,
The camera 400,
A plurality of lenses 411 arranged in the optical axis direction,
A lens housing 412 configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses 411, and
An image sensor 430 including an imaging area 431, wherein the imaging area 431 includes a first edge 431A having a first length, and a second edge having a second length greater than the first length. The image sensor 430, including (431B)
Including,
The plurality of lenses 411 are,
An effective area (A11, A21) through which light passes, and
Non-effective areas (A12, A22) through which the light does not pass.
Includes each,
Among the plurality of lenses 411, the first lens 413 includes a first protrusion 413B protruding in the optical axis direction,
The first protrusion 413B forms at least a portion of the unactive area A12,
The first protrusion 413B is configured to face the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414 of the plurality of lenses 411 adjacent to the first lens 413 in the optical axis direction. 101; 201; 201-1). According to claim 17,
An electronic device in which the lens housing 412 is disposed not to contact the display 261. The method of claim 17 or 18,
The display (261) is at least partially disposed over the lens housing (412). A housing 210 including a first side 210a and a second side 210b opposite the first side 210a, and
A plurality of cameras (280b, 400) disposed on the second surface (210b)
Including,
The plurality of cameras (280b, 400) are,
A plurality of lenses 411 arranged in the optical axis direction,
A lens housing 412 configured to accommodate the plurality of lenses 411, and
An image sensor 430 including an imaging area 431, wherein the imaging area 431 includes a first edge 431A having a first length, and a second edge having a second length greater than the first length. The image sensor 430, including (431B)
Including,
The plurality of lenses 411 are,
An effective area (A11, A21) through which light passes, and
Non-effective areas (A12, A22) through which the light does not pass.
Includes each,
Among the plurality of lenses 411, the first lens 413 includes a first protrusion 413B protruding in the optical axis direction,
The first protrusion 413B forms at least a portion of the unactive area A12,
The first protrusion 413B is configured to face the non-effective area A22 of the second lens 414 of the plurality of lenses 411 adjacent to the first lens 413 in the optical axis direction. 101, 201, 201-2).

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