WO2019225980A1 - Dispositif à diaphragme, caméra et terminal doté de celle-ci - Google Patents

Dispositif à diaphragme, caméra et terminal doté de celle-ci Download PDF

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WO2019225980A1
WO2019225980A1 PCT/KR2019/006191 KR2019006191W WO2019225980A1 WO 2019225980 A1 WO2019225980 A1 WO 2019225980A1 KR 2019006191 W KR2019006191 W KR 2019006191W WO 2019225980 A1 WO2019225980 A1 WO 2019225980A1
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민경연
김원균
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엘지전자 주식회사
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • G03B7/00—Control of exposure by setting shutters, diaphragms or filters, separately or conjointly
    • G03B7/08—Control effected solely on the basis of the response, to the intensity of the light received by the camera, of a built-in light-sensitive device
    • G03B7/091—Digital circuits
    • G03B7/095—Digital circuits for control of aperture
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
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  • the present invention relates to an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same, and more particularly, to an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same, which can vary a light transmission shape or light transmittance.
  • the camera is a device for photographing an image. Recently, as a camera is adopted in a mobile terminal, research into miniaturization of a camera is in progress.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same capable of varying a light transmittance shape or a light transmittance.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same capable of reducing light blurring, motion blur, or out-focus when capturing an image.
  • An aperture device, a camera, and a terminal including the same for achieving the above object include: an aperture having a plurality of cells, the light transmission shape or the light transmittance of which is varied according to an electrical signal input; And a cell controller for outputting a control signal for selecting a cell in the aperture based on a target signal for setting the light transmission shape of the aperture, and supplying a driving signal to the cell of the aperture based on a control signal from the cell controller. It has a drive part.
  • the detection unit for detecting a voltage or current for a plurality of cells
  • the cell control unit for detecting a voltage or current for a plurality of cells
  • the voltage or current from the detection unit And a control signal for selecting a cell in the aperture based on the target signal.
  • the selected cells in the aperture can transmit light, and the unselected cells in the aperture can block the light.
  • the diaphragm may operate in three or more light transmissive shapes according to the applied signal.
  • the aperture may operate in a light transmission shape of left and right asymmetric or up and down asymmetric shape according to the signal applied.
  • the aperture includes a plurality of horizontal electrodes and a plurality of vertical electrodes, and the horizontal electrode and the vertical electrode are implemented as transparent electrodes.
  • the driving unit may include a horizontal driving unit for driving a horizontal electrode and a vertical driving unit for driving a vertical electrode.
  • the aperture may have a circular shape.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same further include a power calculator configured to calculate power based on a voltage or current detected by the detector, and the cell controller is configured to calculate power. Based on, the current light transmission shape of the stop can be determined, and a control signal for selecting a cell in the stop can be output based on the difference between the target signal and the light transmission shape.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same further include a temperature detector configured to detect a temperature around the aperture, and the cell controller is applied to the aperture according to the detected temperature.
  • the level of the current can be varied.
  • the cell controller may control the current level applied to the aperture to be lowered as the detected temperature increases.
  • the cell controller may control the level of the current applied to the aperture to be a set maximum value.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same may further include a first film having a first light transmission shape on the upper portion of the aperture or the lower portion of the aperture.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same, the first film having a first light transmission shape on the upper or lower aperture, and the upper or lower aperture, A second film having a second light transmission shape may be further provided.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same may further include a first light transmittance control filter having a first light transmittance at an upper portion of the aperture or a lower portion of the aperture.
  • an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same may include a first light transmittance control filter having a first light transmittance at an upper portion of an aperture or a lower portion of an aperture, and an upper portion of an aperture or a lower portion of an aperture
  • the second light transmittance control filter having a second light transmittance may be further provided.
  • the camera according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a terminal having the same, an aperture device whose light transmission shape or light transmittance is variable according to the input electrical signal, and receives the light transmitted from the aperture device, and variable focus And a lens device having a plurality of lenses adjusted for each other, and an image sensor for generating an image signal based on the light passing through the lens device.
  • the camera according to an embodiment of the present invention may be further provided with a prism device disposed between the aperture device and the lens device for changing the direction of travel of the light transmitted from the aperture device.
  • An aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same include a plurality of cells, an aperture and a light transmission shape of which a light transmittance is variable according to an input electrical signal, and an aperture light transmission shape.
  • a target signal for the setting of the cell control unit for outputting a control signal for selecting a cell in the aperture and a drive unit for supplying a drive signal to the cell of the aperture based on the control signal from the cell control unit. . Accordingly, the light transmission shape or the light transmittance can be changed in the aperture device.
  • light blurring, motion blur, or out focus can be reduced.
  • the aperture device the camera, and the terminal having the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit for detecting a voltage or current for a plurality of cells, the cell control unit, the voltage or current from the detection unit, And a control signal for selecting a cell in the aperture based on the target signal.
  • the aperture device may be implemented to have a light transmission shape or light transmittance corresponding to the target signal.
  • the selected cells in the aperture can transmit light, and the unselected cells in the aperture can block the light. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape can be realized in the aperture device.
  • At least one of the size and shape of the light transmitting region in the stop may be varied. Accordingly, it is possible to implement the size or the light transmission shape of the desired light transmission region in the aperture device.
  • the diaphragm may operate in three or more light transmissive shapes according to the applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes in the aperture device.
  • the aperture may operate in a light transmission shape of left and right asymmetric or up and down asymmetric shape according to the signal applied. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes in the aperture device.
  • the aperture may include a plurality of horizontal electrodes and a plurality of vertical electrodes, and the horizontal electrode and the vertical electrode may be implemented as transparent electrodes. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes on a grid basis in the aperture device.
  • the driving unit may include a horizontal driving unit for driving a horizontal electrode and a vertical driving unit for driving a vertical electrode. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes on a grid basis in the aperture device.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same further include a power calculator configured to calculate power based on a voltage or current detected by the detector, and the cell controller is configured to calculate power. Based on, the current light transmission shape of the stop can be determined, and a control signal for selecting a cell in the stop can be output based on the difference between the target signal and the light transmission shape. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately implement the desired light transmission shape.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same further include a temperature detector configured to detect a temperature around the aperture, and the cell controller is applied to the aperture according to the detected temperature.
  • the level of the current can be varied. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape can be accurately realized regardless of the temperature.
  • the cell controller may control the current level applied to the aperture to be lowered as the detected temperature increases. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape can be accurately realized regardless of the temperature.
  • the cell controller may control the level of the current applied to the aperture to be a set maximum value. Accordingly, in the aperture device, it is possible to accurately implement the desired light transmission shape regardless of the temperature.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same may further include a first film having a first light transmission shape on the upper portion of the aperture or the lower portion of the aperture. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes through the aperture device.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same, the first film having a first light transmission shape on the upper or lower aperture, and the upper or lower aperture, A second film having a second light transmission shape may be further provided. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes through the aperture device.
  • the aperture device, the camera, and the terminal having the same may further include a first light transmittance control filter having a first light transmittance at an upper portion of the aperture or a lower portion of the aperture. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes through the aperture device.
  • an aperture device, a camera, and a terminal having the same may include a first light transmittance control filter having a first light transmittance at an upper portion of an aperture or a lower portion of an aperture, and an upper portion of an aperture or a lower portion of an aperture
  • the second light transmittance control filter having a second light transmittance may be further provided. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes through the aperture device.
  • the camera according to an embodiment of the present invention and a terminal having the same, an aperture device whose light transmission shape or light transmittance is variable according to the input electrical signal, and receives the light transmitted from the aperture device, and variable focus And a lens device having a plurality of lenses adjusted for each other, and an image sensor for generating an image signal based on the light passing through the lens device. Accordingly, the light transmission shape or the light transmittance can be changed in the aperture device. In addition, when taking an image using a camera, light blurring, motion blur, or out focus can be reduced.
  • the camera according to an embodiment of the present invention may be further provided with a prism device disposed between the aperture device and the lens device for changing the direction of travel of the light transmitted from the aperture device. Accordingly, the light transmission shape or the light transmittance can be changed in the aperture device. In addition, when taking an image using a camera, light blurring, motion blur, or out focus can be reduced.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal as an example of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front.
  • FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1.
  • 3A is an internal cross-sectional view of the camera of FIG. 2.
  • 3B is an internal block diagram of the camera of FIG. 2.
  • 4A to 4D are views referred to for describing the diaphragm device in the camera.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a camera including an aperture device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • 6 to 9C are views referred to in the description of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a camera having an aperture device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 11A to 11C are views referred to in the description of FIG. 10.
  • module and “unit” for components used in the following description are merely given in consideration of ease of preparation of the present specification, and do not impart any particular meaning or role by themselves. Therefore, the “module” and “unit” may be used interchangeably.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal, which is an example of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front, and FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1A.
  • the case forming the exterior of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.
  • Various electronic components may be built in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.
  • the front case 100-1 may include a display 180, a first sound output module 153a, a first camera 195a, and first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c. have.
  • the fourth user input unit 130d, the fifth user input unit 130e, and the first to third microphones 123a, 123b, and 123c may be disposed on the side surface of the rear case 100-2.
  • the display 180 may operate as a touch screen.
  • the first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker.
  • the first camera 195a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like.
  • the microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice or other sound.
  • the first to fifth user input units 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g to be described below may be collectively referred to as the user input unit 130.
  • the first to second microphones 123a and 123b are disposed above the rear case 100-2, that is, above the mobile terminal 100 to collect audio signals, and the third microphone 123c may include The rear case 100-2, that is, the lower side of the mobile terminal 100, may be arranged to collect audio signals.
  • a second camera 195b, a third camera 195c, and a fourth microphone may be additionally mounted on the rear of the rear case 100-2, and the rear case 100
  • the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g and the interface unit 175 may be disposed on the side of ⁇ 2).
  • the second camera 195b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 195a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 195a.
  • a flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 195b.
  • another camera may be further provided adjacent to the second camera 195b to be used for capturing 3D stereoscopic images.
  • a second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed on the rear case 100-2.
  • the second sound output module may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode.
  • the power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2 side.
  • the power supply unit 190 is, for example, a rechargeable battery, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging.
  • the fourth microphone 123d may be disposed at the front of the rear case 100-2, that is, at the rear of the mobile terminal 100 to collect audio signals.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, and a memory. 160, an interface unit 175, a control unit 170, and a power supply unit 190 may be included. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless internet module 115, a short range communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.
  • the broadcast receiving module 111 may receive at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.
  • the broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.
  • the mobile communication module 113 may transmit / receive a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signal, video call signal, or text / multimedia message transmission and reception.
  • the wireless internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless internet access.
  • the wireless internet module 115 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the short range communication module 117 refers to a module for short range communication.
  • Bluetooth Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), and the like may be used.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • IrDA Infrared Data Association
  • UWB Ultra Wideband
  • ZigBee ZigBee
  • NFC Near Field Communication
  • the GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.
  • the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 195 and a microphone 123.
  • the camera 195 may process an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by the image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display 180.
  • the image frame processed by the camera 195 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 195 may be provided depending on the configuration aspect of the terminal.
  • the microphone 123 may receive an external audio signal by a microphone in a display off mode, for example, a call mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode, and process the external audio signal as electrical voice data.
  • a display off mode for example, a call mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode
  • the microphone 123 may be arranged as a plurality in different positions.
  • the audio signal received by each microphone may be processed by the controller 170 or the like.
  • the user input unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal.
  • the user input unit 130 may be configured of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation.
  • a touch screen when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display 180 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.
  • the sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of user contact, and the like to control the operation of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the sensing signal may be generated.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, a touch sensor 146, and the like.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may detect the presence or absence of an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or an object present in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or using a rate of change in capacitance.
  • the pressure sensor 143 may detect whether pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100 and the magnitude of the pressure.
  • the motion sensor 145 may detect the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like.
  • the touch sensor 146 may detect a touch input by a user's finger or a touch input by a specific pen.
  • the touch screen panel may include a touch sensor 146 for sensing location information, intensity information, and the like of the touch input.
  • the sensing signal detected by the touch sensor 146 may be transmitted to the controller 170.
  • the output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal.
  • the output unit 150 may include a display 180, a sound output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.
  • the display 180 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call.
  • UI user interface
  • GUI graphic user interface
  • the mobile terminal 100 may display captured or received images respectively or simultaneously, and display a UI and a GUI.
  • the display 180 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure and constitute a touch screen
  • the display 180 may also be used as an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device. Can be.
  • the sound output module 153 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 153 outputs an audio signal related to a function performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound.
  • the sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.
  • the alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal.
  • the signal may be output in the form of vibration.
  • the haptic module 157 generates various haptic effects that a user can feel.
  • a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect.
  • the haptic module 157 When the haptic module 157 generates vibration by the tactile effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 may be converted, and may be output by combining different vibrations or sequentially.
  • the memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 170, and may provide a function for temporarily storing input or output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also be done.
  • input or output data eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.
  • the interface unit 175 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 175 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transfer the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, and may transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.
  • the controller 170 typically controls the operations of each unit to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like can be performed.
  • the controller 170 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback.
  • the multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 170 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 170.
  • the controller 170 may include an application processor (not shown) for driving an application. Alternatively, the application processor (not shown) may be provided separately from the controller 170.
  • the power supply unit 190 may receive the external power and the internal power under the control of the controller 170 to supply power required for the operation of each component.
  • 3A is an internal cross-sectional view of the camera of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3A is an example of a cross section of the camera 195.
  • the camera 195 may include an aperture device 194, a prism device 192, a lens device 193, and an image sensor 820.
  • the aperture device 194 may open and close light incident on the lens device 193.
  • the image sensor 820 may include an RGb filter 915b and a sensor array 911b for converting an optical signal into an electrical signal in order to sense an RGB color.
  • the image sensor 820 may sense and output RGB images, respectively.
  • 3B is an internal block diagram of the camera of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3B is an example of a block diagram for the camera 195.
  • the camera 195 may include an aperture device 194, a prism device 192, a lens device 193, an image sensor 820, and an image processor 830.
  • the aperture device 194 includes a plurality of cells, and the light transmission shape OP or the light transmittance may vary according to an input electrical signal. Accordingly, the light transmission shape OP or the light transmittance can be changed in the aperture device 194. In addition, when taking an image using the camera 195, light blurring, motion blur, or out focus can be reduced.
  • the aperture device 194 the selected cell in the aperture (DIA) can transmit the light, the non-selected cells in the aperture (DIA) can block the light. Accordingly, the aperture device 194 may implement a desired light transmission shape OP.
  • the aperture device 194 may operate in three or more light transmission shapes (OP) in accordance with the applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 194.
  • the aperture device 194 may operate in the light transmission shape OP of the left and right asymmetric or up and down asymmetrical shape according to the applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 194.
  • the aperture device 194 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
  • the prism device 192 may change the traveling direction of the light transmitted from the aperture device 194.
  • the prism device 192 is provided with a prism and can change the advancing direction of the light transmitted by the aperture device 194.
  • the prism device 192 may vary the angle of the prism and the like in response to the shaking of the user. Accordingly, the angle-compensated light may be output in response to the shaking of the user.
  • the lens device 193 may include a plurality of lenses that receive light from the prism device 192 and are adjusted for variable focus.
  • the image processor 830 may generate an RGB image based on the electrical signal from the image sensor 820.
  • the image processor 830 may generate an image signal based on the light that has passed through the lens device 193.
  • the image sensor 820 may adjust an exposure time based on an electrical signal.
  • the RGB image from the image processor 830 may be transferred to the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 may output a control signal to the aperture device 194 in order to vary the light transmission shape or the light transmittance in the aperture device 194.
  • the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 may output a control signal to the lens device 193 for the movement of the lens in the lens device 193 or the like.
  • a control signal for auto focusing may be output to the lens device 193.
  • the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 may output a control signal for varying the prism angle in the prism device 192 to the prism device 192.
  • 4A to 4D are views referred to for describing the diaphragm device in the camera.
  • FIG. 4A (a) shows that when the aperture device in the camera is difficult to adjust, that is, when it is difficult to adjust the light transmission shape or the like, the exposure time of the image sensor is set to 1/1000, 1/500. It is a figure which illustrates that it changes to ..., 1/2 etc.
  • FIG. 4A (b) illustrates that the ios value is varied when adjustment of the aperture device in the camera is difficult, that is, when adjustment of light transmission shape or the like is difficult.
  • FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating that out focus occurs when adjustment of the aperture device in the camera is difficult, that is, when adjustment of light transmission shape or the like is difficult.
  • Out focus occurs in a specific area Arx in the image 410, and the display is blurred.
  • 4C is a diagram illustrating a case where the diaphragm device 194x in the camera is provided with a plurality of diaphragm blades Fla, and is opened and closed around the center area.
  • FIG. 4C has the largest opening of several aperture blades Fla, the area of opening OPa is largest, and FIG. 4C (b) slightly closes the some aperture blades Fla,
  • the area of the opening OPb is smaller than that of FIG. 4C, and in FIG. 4C, the plurality of diaphragm blades Fla are slightly closed, and the area of the opening OPc is FIG. 4C. Compared with (b), it becomes smaller.
  • the diaphragm apparatus 194x since a plurality of diaphragm blades Fla is advantageous, it is advantageous to form the opening of a circular diaphragm, but there exists a problem that manufacturing cost increases and it is difficult to form an opening by rapid operation.
  • a diaphragm having a plurality of cells and having a light transmission shape OP or a light transmittance varying according to an input electric signal is provided.
  • An aperture device is provided. This will be described with reference to FIG. 5 or below.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a camera having an aperture device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 6 to 9C are views referred to in the description of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 5 may correspond to the camera 195b disposed on the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 having the aperture device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the camera 500 having an aperture device includes a side adhesive member STA, a circuit board CPC disposed in the side adhesive member STA, and a connector disposed on the circuit board CPC.
  • DIC drive circuit
  • DIC image sensor
  • IRF infrared filter
  • SES housing
  • HOU on infrared filter
  • IRF spring
  • SPD spring
  • spring A magnet MG on the SPD a bobbin assembly BBA disposed on the magnet MG or disposed inside the magnet MG, a lens device LSA mounted on the bobbin assembly BBA, and a lens device LSA Aperture DIA on), holder HDD on aperture DIA, second spring SPU on holder HDD, second holder MOU on second spring SPU, on second holder MOU
  • the shield case SC and the upper adhesive member CT on the shield case SC may be provided.
  • the diaphragm DIA may include a plurality of cells, and the light transmission shape OP or the light transmittance may vary according to an input electrical signal. Accordingly, light blurring, motion blur, or out focus in the image can be reduced when capturing an image using a camera.
  • the light input to the camera 500 passes through the diaphragm DIA, and is converted into an image signal by the image sensor SES via the lens device LSA or the like.
  • the image sensor SES may be driven by the driving circuit DIC, and the converted image signal may be transmitted to the controller 170 of FIG. 2 through the connector DIC.
  • the selected cell in the diaphragm DIA transmits light, and the unselected cells in the diaphragm DIA block light. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape can be realized in the diaphragm DIA.
  • the diaphragm DIA includes a plurality of horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and a plurality of vertical electrodes V1 to Vn, and includes a plurality of horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and a plurality of vertical electrodes.
  • a plurality of cells may be defined by V1 to Vn.
  • a plurality of cells based on a square grid is illustrated, but cells of various shapes are also possible. For example, cell shapes of triangles, circles, ellipses, hexagons, and pentagons are possible.
  • the aperture device 800 may implement a desired size or light transmission shape OP of the light transmission region.
  • the horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and the vertical electrodes V1 to Vn may be implemented as transparent electrodes. Accordingly, in the aperture device 800, various light transmission shapes OP may be implemented based on a grid.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates the circular light transmission shape Op1 of the first size
  • FIG. 7A (b) shows the circular light transmission shape Op2 of the second size smaller than the first size
  • FIG. 7A (c) of FIG. 7A illustrates a light transmissive shape Op3 of a third size smaller than the second size
  • FIG. 7A (d) shows a circular size of the fourth size smaller than the third size.
  • the light transmission shape Op4 of is illustrated.
  • the cell surrounded by the electrode to which the electrical signal is applied has a light transmission.
  • the cell surrounded by the electrode to which the electric signal is not applied is prevented from transmitting light.
  • the aperture device 800 may implement a desired light transmission shape OP.
  • the diaphragm DIA may operate in three or more light transmission shapes OP according to an applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 800.
  • the diaphragm DIA may operate in a light transmission shape OP of left and right asymmetric or up and down asymmetrical shape according to the applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 800.
  • FIG. 7B illustrates the diaphragm DIA of the light transmission shape OP5 of the up-down asymmetric shape.
  • various electrical signals are applied to a part of the plurality of horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and the plurality of vertical electrodes V1 to Vn, and various light transmission shapes OP6 to OP17 are provided with apertures DIA. Illustrates implementation in.
  • the light transmission shapes of various phenomena are implemented in the diaphragm DIA, when capturing an image using a camera, it is possible to capture an image with almost no motion blur or noise even in a low light environment. In addition, natural and delay-free out-of-focus image shooting is possible.
  • the light transmission shape of various phenomena is implemented in the diaphragm (DIA), it is possible to change the shape of the bokeh (bokeh), such as a heart, a circle, a variety of shapes desired by the user.
  • DIA diaphragm
  • FIG 8 is an example of an internal block diagram of the aperture device 800 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the diaphragm 800 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of cells, the diaphragm (DIA) that the light transmission shape (OP) or the light transmittance is variable according to the input electrical signal,
  • a cell controller 810 for outputting a control signal Sc for selecting a cell in the diaphragm DIA based on the target signal Sta for setting the light transmission shape OP of the diaphragm DIA, and a cell;
  • the driver 830 may supply a driving signal to a cell of the diaphragm DIA based on the control signal Sc from the controller 810.
  • the light transmission shape OP or the light transmittance may be changed in the aperture device 800.
  • light blurring, motion blur, or out focus can be reduced.
  • the target signal Sta may be received from the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the target signal Sta may be received from the controller 170 of the mobile terminal 100 according to a user setting.
  • the driver 830 may include a horizontal driver 830 for driving the horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and a vertical driver 830 for driving the vertical electrodes V1 to Vn. Accordingly, in the aperture device 800, various light transmission shapes OP may be implemented based on a grid.
  • the aperture control unit 870 is a cell control unit 810 for outputting a control signal Sc for selecting a cell in the diaphragm (DIA), and the driving signal to the drive unit 830 based on the control signal Sc (
  • a driving signal output unit 820 for outputting Sdr1.Sdr2 and a power calculating unit 860 for calculating power may be provided.
  • the aperture device 800 may further include a detector 850 for detecting a voltage applied to a plurality of cells or a current flowing through the plurality of cells.
  • the power calculator 860 may calculate power based on the voltage or current detected by the detector 850, and transmit the calculated power information to the cell controller 810.
  • the cell controller 810 may output a control signal Sc for selecting a cell in the diaphragm DIA based on the voltage or current from the detector 850 and the target signal Sta. Accordingly, the aperture device 800 may be implemented to have a light transmission shape OP or a light transmittance corresponding to the target signal Sta.
  • the cell controller 810 determines the current light transmission shape OP of the aperture DIA based on the calculated power information, and determines the difference between the target signal Sta and the light transmission shape OP. Based on this, the control signal Sc for selecting a cell in the diaphragm DIA may be output. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape OP can be accurately realized.
  • the selected cell in the diaphragm DIA transmits light
  • the unselected cells in the diaphragm DIA block light.
  • the aperture device 800 may implement a desired light transmission shape OP.
  • the aperture device 800 may implement a desired size or light transmission shape OP of the light transmission region.
  • the diaphragm DIA may operate in three or more light transmission shapes OP according to an applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 800.
  • the diaphragm DIA may operate in a light transmission shape OP of left and right asymmetric or up and down asymmetrical shape according to the applied signal. Accordingly, it is possible to implement various light transmission shapes OP in the aperture device 800.
  • the diaphragm DIA includes a plurality of horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and a plurality of vertical electrodes V1 to Vn, and the horizontal electrodes H1 to Hn and the vertical electrodes V1 to Vn are transparent. It may be implemented as an electrode. Accordingly, in the aperture device 800, various light transmission shapes OP may be implemented based on a grid.
  • the aperture device 800 may further include a temperature detector 890 that detects a temperature around the aperture DIA.
  • the detected temperature information To may be transmitted to the cell controller 810.
  • the cell controller 810 may vary the level of the current applied to the diaphragm DIA according to the detected temperature information To.
  • the cell controller 810 may control the current level applied to the diaphragm DIA to decrease as the detected temperature To increases. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape OP can be accurately realized regardless of the temperature.
  • the cell controller 810 may control the current level applied to the diaphragm DIA to increase as the detected temperature To decreases. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape OP can be accurately realized regardless of the temperature.
  • the cell control unit 810 is a current applied to the diaphragm DIA in order to reduce heat generated in the diaphragm DIA when the detected temperature To is too low and is below the first temperature which is the lower limit temperature.
  • the level of can be controlled to be the set maximum value. Accordingly, the aperture device 800 can accurately implement the desired light transmission shape OP regardless of the temperature. In addition, burnout of the diaphragm DIA can be prevented.
  • the cell controller 810 may vary the light transmittance of the selected cell in addition to the cell selection in the diaphragm DIA.
  • the cell controller 810 may control the voltage or current applied to the selected cell to increase so that the light transmittance of the selected cell increases.
  • the cell controller 810 may control to decrease the voltage or current applied to the selected cell so that the light transmittance of the selected cell is lowered.
  • the detector 850 feeds back a voltage or a current applied to the selected cell using the detector 850
  • the power calculator 860 calculates power based on the detected voltage or current, and controls the controller ( 810 may determine the current light transmittance of the diaphragm DIA based on the calculated power information, and implement the light transmittance of the selected cell in the diaphragm DIA based on the difference between the target signal Sta and the current light transmittance. It can output a control signal Sc for. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately implement the desired light transmittance.
  • 9A to 9C are views illustrating images in which various bokeh is formed according to various light transmission shapes in the diaphragm DIA.
  • FIG. 9A illustrates that the light transmission shape Opa of the diaphragm DIA is star-shaped, whereby an image 910 having star-shaped bokeh is obtained.
  • FIG. 9B illustrates that the light transmission shape Oppo of the diaphragm DIA has a heart shape, and thus an image 920 having a heart-shaped bokeh is obtained.
  • FIG. 9C illustrates that the light transmission shape Opoc of the diaphragm DIA is circular, and thus, an image 930 having a circular bokeh is obtained.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a camera having an aperture device according to another exemplary embodiment
  • FIGS. 11A to 11C are views referred to in the description of FIG. 10.
  • the camera 1000 having the aperture device according to the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 10 may correspond to the camera 195b disposed on the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the camera 1000 having the aperture device includes a side adhesive member STA, a circuit board CPC disposed in the side adhesive member STA, and a connector disposed on the circuit board CPC.
  • DIC drive circuit
  • DIC image sensor
  • IRF infrared filter
  • housing HOU
  • IRF infrared filter
  • spring SPD on housing (HOU)
  • spring A magnet MG on the SPD
  • a bobbin assembly BBA disposed on the magnet MG or disposed inside the magnet MG
  • a lens device LSA mounted on the bobbin assembly BBA and a lens device LSA
  • the diaphragm DIAb may include a plurality of cells, and the light transmittance OP or the light transmittance may vary according to an input electrical signal. Accordingly, light blurring, motion blur, or out focus in the image can be reduced when capturing an image using a camera.
  • the light input to the camera 1000 passes through the diaphragm DIAb and is converted into an image signal by the image sensor SES via the lens device LSA or the like.
  • the image sensor SES may be driven by the driving circuit DIC, and the converted image signal may be transmitted to the controller 170 of FIG. 2 through the connector DIC.
  • the selected cell in the diaphragm DIAb transmits light
  • the unselected cell in the diaphragm DIAb may block light. Accordingly, the desired light transmission shape can be realized in the diaphragm DIAb.
  • a first light transmittance control filter DIAa having a first light transmittance is disposed on an upper portion of the diaphragm DIAb, and the diaphragm ( The difference is that a second light transmittance adjusting filter DIac having a second light transmittance is disposed under the DIAb).
  • the first light transmittance control filter DIAa, the diaphragm DIAb, and the second light transmittance control filter DIac may be referred to as an aperture assembly DIAm.
  • the light transmittance of the first light transmittance adjusting filter DIAa and the second light transmittance adjusting filter DIAc may vary in whole or in part according to electric signals applied thereto.
  • the diaphragm DIAb may have various light transmission shapes by an electric signal applied thereto.
  • only one of the first light transmittance adjusting filter DIAa and the second light transmittance adjusting filter DIAc may be disposed.
  • 11A to 11C illustrate images in which various bokeh is formed according to various light transmission shapes in the diaphragm DIAb.
  • the light transmission shape of the first light transmittance control filter DIAa disposed above the diaphragm DIAb and the second light transmittance control filter DIAc disposed below the diaphragm DIAb has a circular shape having a maximum size. It is shape and the case where light transmittance is more than predetermined value is illustrated.
  • FIG. 11A illustrates that the light transmission shape Opa of the diaphragm DIAb is star-shaped, and thus, an image 1110 having star-shaped bokeh is obtained.
  • FIG. 11B illustrates that the light transmission shape Oppo of the diaphragm DIAb has a heart shape, and thus an image 1120 having a heart-shaped bokeh is obtained.
  • FIG. 11C illustrates that the light transmission shape Opoc of the diaphragm DIAb has a circular shape, thereby obtaining an image 1130 having a circular bokeh.
  • respective light transmission shapes of the first light transmittance control filter DIAa and the second light transmittance control filter DIAc disposed under the diaphragm DIAb are applied.
  • each light transmittance of each of the first light transmittance control filter DIAa and the second light transmittance control filter DIAc disposed under the diaphragm DIAb is applied to an electric power applied thereto.
  • the signal it is possible to be variously formed.
  • the first film DIAa having the first light transmission shape and the diaphragm DIA may be disposed on the diaphragm DIA or the diaphragm DIA. It is also possible to arrange
  • the first film DIAa and the second film DIAc are each formed with a first light transmission shape, a second light transmission shape, or a circular shape with a maximum opening according to an electric signal applied thereto. Can be.
  • first film DIAa and the second film DIAc may be disposed.
  • the cameras 500 and 1000 including the diaphragm device 800 described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11C are various electronic devices such as the mobile terminal 100 of FIG. 2, a vehicle, a TV, a drone, a robot, a robot cleaner, and a door. It can be adopted.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif à diaphragme, une caméra et un terminal doté de celle-ci. Selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, un dispositif à diaphragme, une caméra et un terminal doté de celle-ci comprennent : un diaphragme doté d'une pluralité de cellules et permettant à la forme de transmission optique ou à un débit de transmission optique de varier en fonction d'un signal électrique en cours d'entrée ; une unité de commande de cellule émettant un signal de commande servant à sélectionner une cellule dans le diaphragme sur la base d'un signal cible pour régler la forme de transmission optique du diaphragme ; et une unité d'entraînement fournissant un signal d'entraînement à la cellule du diaphragme sur la base du signal de commande provenant de l'unité de commande de cellule. Par conséquent, la forme de transmission optique ou la vitesse de transmission optique du dispositif à diaphragme peut varier.
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