WO2022080720A1

WO2022080720A1 - Camera module and electronic device comprising same

Info

Publication number: WO2022080720A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/013525
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김세원; 이진원
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-10-15
Filing date: 2021-10-01
Publication date: 2022-04-21
Also published as: KR20220049952A

Abstract

A camera module of one embodiment comprises: a housing: a first carrier coupled in the housing so as to be movable with respect to the housing; a lens assembly which is accommodated in the first carrier, and which includes a lens group aligned along an optical axis and a barrel for accommodating the lens group; an image sensor disposed in the housing so as to be aligned with the optical axis; a first magnet which is disposed on a first surface of the first carrier, and which includes a first part and a second part forming a boundary with the first part; a first coil which is fixed to the housing, and which faces the first part of the first magnet; and a second coil which is fixed to the housing, and which faces the second part of the first magnet, wherein the surface of the first part facing the first coil has a single polarity, and the surface of a second magnet facing the second coil can be polarized in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

Description

Camera module and electronic device including same

Various embodiments according to the present disclosure relate to a camera in which an optical image stabilization (OIS) function and an auto focus (AF) function are implemented.

In recent years, high-functioning ultra-small camera modules have been employed in mobile communication terminals such as tablet PCs and notebook computers, as well as mobile phones such as smart phones. As mobile communication terminals are miniaturized, the image quality may be deteriorated because the response to hand tremors is greater when capturing images. For example, the higher the magnification, the greater the degree of image shake according to camera shake.

An optic image stabilization (OIS) technology may be applied to the camera in order to correct hand shake. When the camera shakes, the electronic device may detect the movement of the device using a motion sensor (eg, a gyro sensor). The electronic device may acquire a stable image through the camera by moving or driving a lens or an image sensor to compensate for shaking of the electronic device.

Meanwhile, the portable device may employ a periscope camera to provide a high magnification camera. A periscope-type camera may include a reflector, such as a prism, capable of redirecting light. For example, light entering the rear surface of the electronic device may be turned 90 degrees by the prism and may be incident on the lens assembly aligned with the image sensor. In order to implement OIS in a periscope-type camera, the electronic device may drive a reflector or a lens assembly to minimize or prevent image shake formed on the image sensor. For example, the electronic device may compensate for shaking of the electronic device by rotating the prism along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the prism or by rotating the prism along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the prism. As another example, the electronic device may implement OIS by moving the lens assembly.

When the reflector is driven in the periscope type camera, the quality of an image acquired by the camera may be deteriorated. For example, when the prism is rotated, the resolution of the image may be reduced because the angle of light reflection compared to the rotation angle is doubled. For example, driving the prism in the pitch direction may cause keystone distortion in the image. The yaw-direction driving of the prism may cause smile line type distortion or unintentional rotation of the image. In addition, since the camera module must include a driving unit (eg, an AF driving unit) for adjusting the focal length in the lens assembly, if the driving unit is provided in both the prism and the lens assembly, the configuration of the camera module becomes complicated, and thus the manufacturing cost may increase. there is.

Accordingly, an electronic device employing a periscope type camera may implement OIS by moving a lens assembly instead of a reflector. However, if the OIS driver is added to the lens assembly, the thickness of the portable device employing the camera may increase. For example, the OIS driver may include two independent voice coil motors (VCMs) to provide two-dimensional motion to the lens assembly. When the camera module also includes a driving unit for auto focus (AF), the camera module includes a total of three driving units. Three driving units for driving the lens assembly may be disposed in a portion perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens assembly, which may increase the thickness of the camera module or an electronic device employing the same.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an electronic device employing a periscope type camera, the OIS driver is disposed on one side of the lens assembly and the AF driver is disposed on the other side of the lens assembly, so that the camera module and/or the The thickness of the included electronic device may be reduced.

The technical problems to be achieved in various embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned are clear to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. can be understood clearly.

In the camera module according to an embodiment, the camera module includes a housing, a first carrier movably coupled to the housing within the housing, a lens group accommodated in the first carrier and aligned along an optical axis, and the A lens assembly including a barrel for accommodating a lens group, an image sensor disposed within the housing to be aligned with the optical axis, disposed on a first surface of the first carrier and forming a first portion and a boundary with the first portion A first magnet including a second portion, a first coil fixed to the housing and facing the first portion of the first magnet, and a second magnet fixed to the housing and facing the second portion of the first magnet two coils, wherein a surface of the first portion facing the first coil has a single polarity, and a surface of the second portion facing the second coil is parallel to the first surface and perpendicular to the optical axis It can be polarized in the phosphorus direction.

In an electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a housing and a camera module disposed in the housing, wherein the camera module is movably coupled to the camera housing within the camera housing and the camera housing. A lens assembly including a first carrier, a lens group accommodated in the first carrier, a lens group aligned along an optical axis, and a barrel for accommodating the lens group, an image sensor disposed in the camera housing to be aligned with the optical axis, the first A first magnet disposed on a first surface of a carrier and comprising a first portion and a second portion forming a boundary with the first portion, fixed to the camera housing and facing the first portion of the first magnet a first coil and a second coil fixed to the camera housing and facing the second part of the first magnet, wherein a surface of the first part facing the first coil has a single polarity; A surface of the second portion facing the second coil may be polarized in a direction parallel to the first surface and perpendicular to the optical axis.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the camera module in which the AF function and the OIS function are implemented, a means for reducing the increase in the thickness of the electronic device due to the driving unit may be provided. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the driving units for driving the lens assembly are arranged compactly to reduce the thickness of the camera module or the thickness of a portable device (eg, an electronic device) having the same.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a periscope type camera capable of implementing OIS by moving a lens assembly. In periscope cameras, image distortion can be prevented or minimized by driving a lens assembly instead of a prism. In addition, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to simplify the structure of the periscope type camera, which can reduce the manufacturing cost.

Effects that can be obtained in various embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. can be understood

1 shows a camera module in one embodiment.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment.

3 shows a driving part of a lens assembly in one embodiment.

Figure 4 shows how the OIS carrier is installed in the AF carrier in one embodiment.

5 illustrates a plurality of metal members providing a bonding force between an OIS carrier and an AF carrier in one embodiment.

6 shows a moment generated in the OIS carrier due to the OIS driving in the first embodiment.

7 shows a moment generated in the OIS carrier due to the OIS driving in the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 illustrates a manner in which an OIS carrier is coupled to an AF carrier in an embodiment different from that of FIG. 4 .

9 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments disclosed in this document.

10 is a perspective view illustrating the electronic device of FIG. 9 as viewed from the rear.

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

12 is a block diagram illustrating a camera module, according to an embodiment.

1 shows a camera module 100 in one embodiment. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the camera module 100 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment.

The camera module 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 according to an embodiment may correspond to the camera module 305 of FIG. 9 and the camera module 480 of FIG. 12 to be described later.

1 and 2 , the camera module 100 may include a housing 150 and a lens assembly 110 movably installed in the housing 150 . In an embodiment, the camera module 100 may further include a cover 159 covering a portion of the housing 150 .

In an embodiment, the lens assembly 110 includes a plurality of lenses aligned in an optical axis direction (eg, a +z/−z axis direction) and a lens barrel 112 accommodating the plurality of lenses 111 . may include Light may travel from the front (eg, -z direction) to the rear (eg, +z direction) of the lens assembly 110 . Light incident from the front of the lens assembly 110 to the frontmost lens of the lens assembly 110 (eg, a lens that at least partially faces the reflector 172 ) passes through the plurality of lenses 111 and passes through the lens assembly 110 . ) can proceed backwards.

In an embodiment, the lens assembly 110 may be installed in the housing 150 through the first carrier 120 . The first carrier 120 may be configured to receive the lens assembly 110 . The lens assembly 110 is coupled to the first carrier 120 and interlocked with the first carrier 120 to move as an integral body. In an embodiment, the lens assembly 110 and the first carrier 120 may be integrally formed.

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may include

side structures

121 and 122 extending in the z-axis/-z-axis direction. When the lens assembly 110 is assembled to the first carrier 120 , the first side structure 121 is disposed in the +y direction of the lens assembly 110 , and the second side structure 122 is the lens assembly 110 . ) in the -y direction. The inside of the first side structure 121 and the second side structure 122 may have a shape corresponding to the lens barrel 112 of the lens assembly 110 , and may be coupled to the outside of the lens barrel 112 .

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be movably installed in the housing 150 . The first carrier 120 may move in three dimensions (eg, in a three-axis direction) with respect to the housing 150 . The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 or the electronic device 401 ) may drive the first carrier 120 to implement the OIS function and/or the AF function. For example, the electronic device may move the first carrier 120 relative to the housing 150 to prevent and/or minimize image quality degradation due to shaking. Also, the electronic device may adjust the focal length of the camera by moving the first carrier 120 in the optical axis direction.

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be installed in the housing 150 through the second carrier 140 . In an embodiment, the second carrier 140 may be movably coupled to the housing 150 in an optical axis direction (eg, a +z/−z axis direction). The first carrier 120 is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the second carrier 140 (eg, +x/-x-axis direction, +y/-y-axis direction), and the second carrier 140 ) can move in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/-z axis direction) of the housing 150 , so that the first carrier 120 (or the lens assembly 110 ) is three-dimensional ( Example: It can move within a predetermined range in three-axis directions).

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be coupled to the second carrier 140 through a middle guide 130 . In an embodiment, the first ball group 131 including at least one ball may be disposed in a gap between the first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 . The first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 receive a portion of the first ball group 131 and a guide groove (eg, FIG. 4 ) extending in the first direction (eg, y-axis/-y-axis direction). of guide grooves 129 and 133). In an embodiment, the second ball group 132 including at least one ball may be disposed in a gap between the middle guide 130 and the second carrier 140 . The second carrier 140 and the middle guide 130 accommodate a portion of the second ball group 132 and extend in the second direction (x-axis/-x-axis direction) in a second guide groove (eg, FIG. 4 ). of the second guide groove 134). A movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens assembly 110 (eg, a first direction and a second direction) may be determined by a movement of the first carrier 120 with respect to the second carrier 140 . The electronic device may implement the OIS of the camera by driving the first carrier 120 . In the present disclosure, the first carrier 120 may be referred to as an OIS carrier.

The first carrier 120 may be coupled to the second carrier 140 in a floating state while maintaining a constant distance with respect to the second carrier 140 . In an embodiment, the camera module 100 may include means for providing a coupling force between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 . In an embodiment, at least one

magnet

125 and 127 attached to the first carrier 120 and a metal member attached to the second carrier 140 (eg, the

metal members

145 and 146 in FIG. 5 ) are first provided. A magnetic attraction may be provided between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 . For example, the third magnet 125 may be attached to the first side structure 121 and the fourth magnet 127 may be attached to the second side structure 122 . The second carrier 140 may include a metal member corresponding to the magnets 125 and 127 (eg, the

metal members

145 and 146 of FIG. 5 ). The first carrier 120 may be attached to the second carrier 140 by a magnetic attraction between the magnet and the metal member. As the middle guide 130 is disposed between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 , an air gap may exist between the magnet and the metal member. In an embodiment, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 may be coupled to the first carrier 120, and the third magnet 125 and/or the fourth magnet 127 and the first carrier ( A

yoke

126 , 128 may be disposed between 120 .

In an embodiment, the third ball group 143 including at least one ball may be disposed in a gap between the second carrier 140 and the housing 150 . The second carrier 140 and the housing 150 accommodate a part of the third ball group 143 and form a guide groove (not shown) extending in a direction parallel to the optical axis (eg, +z/-z-axis direction). may include Since the third ball group 143 moves in the optical axis direction along a guide groove (not shown) extending in a direction parallel to the optical axis (eg, +z/-z axis direction), the housing of the second carrier 140 . Movement with respect to 150 may be limited in the direction of the optical axis. For example, the movement of the lens assembly 110 in the optical axis direction may be determined by the movement of the second carrier 140 with respect to the housing 150 . In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 or the electronic device 401 ) may adjust the focal length between the lens assembly 110 and the image sensor 162 by driving the second carrier 140 . . In the present disclosure, the second carrier 140 may be referred to as an auto focus (AF) carrier.

In an embodiment, the camera module 100 is a first device capable of controlling movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens assembly 110 (eg, +x/-x-axis direction, +y/-y-axis direction). 1 driving unit 181 (or OIS driving unit), and/or second driving unit 182 (or AF driving unit) capable of controlling the movement of the lens assembly 110 in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/−z axis direction) ) may be included.

In an embodiment, the first driving unit 181 includes a first magnet 123 fixed to the lens assembly 110 and at least two driving coils fixed to the housing 150 and interacting with the first magnet 123 . may include For example, the first driving unit 181 may include a first coil 151 and a second coil 152 facing the first magnet 123 . In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 may move integrally with the lens assembly 110 and transmit electromagnetic force generated by the

coils

151 and 152 to the lens assembly 110 . In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 is disposed on one surface of the first carrier 120 , and a yoke 124 may be attached between the first carrier 120 and the first magnet 123 . . The yoke 124 may help the magnetic field generated by the magnet 123 to be concentrated on the

coils

151 and 152 facing the magnet. According to an embodiment, the yoke 124 may shield the magnetic field so that the magnetic field by the magnet 123 does not affect the electrical elements (eg, circuit board, image sensor) disposed inside the camera module 100 . can

In an embodiment, the second driving unit 182 includes a second magnet 141 fixed to the second carrier 140 , and at least one coil fixed to the housing 150 to interact with the second magnet 141 . (or a third coil 153). In an embodiment, the second magnet 141 may move integrally with the second carrier 140 , and may transmit electromagnetic force by the coil to the second carrier 140 . In an embodiment, the second magnet 141 is disposed on one surface of the second carrier 140 , and the yoke 142 may be attached between the second carrier 140 and the second magnet 141 .

In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 and the second magnet 141 may be disposed to substantially face each other. In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 may be disposed on the first side structure 121 of the first carrier 120 . The first side structure 121 may include a first side surface that is parallel to the x-z plane and faces the +y direction, and the first magnet 123 may be attached to the first side surface. In an embodiment, the second magnet 141 may be attached to the second carrier 140 . The second carrier 140 includes a second side surface that is parallel to the x-z plane and faces the -y direction, and a second magnet 141 may be attached to the second side surface. In one embodiment, when the first carrier 120 is combined with the second carrier 140 , the first magnet 123 and the second carrier 140 attached to the first side of the first carrier 120 . The second magnets 141 attached to the second side may be formed to at least partially face each other based on a first direction (eg, a +y/-y-axis direction). According to an embodiment, the first coil 151 and the second coil 152 corresponding to the first magnet 123 and the third coil 153 corresponding to the second magnet 141 may move in a first direction (eg, : +y/-y-axis direction) may be formed to at least partially face each other. In addition, when a plurality of coils (eg, third coil 153 ) constituting the second driving unit 182 (AF driving unit) are formed, the first coil 151 of the first driving unit 181 (OIS driving unit). The third coil 153 and the second coil 152 of the first driving unit 181 (OIS driving unit) have a fourth coil (not shown) and a first direction (eg, +y/-y-axis direction), respectively. ) may be formed in a shape facing each other at least in part.

In an embodiment, the first coil 151 , the second coil 152 , and the third coil 153 may be fixed to the housing 150 . In an embodiment, the first coil 151 and the second coil 152 may be mounted on the first substrate 157 , and the first substrate 157 may be coupled to one side of the housing 150 . The third coil 153 may be mounted on the second substrate 158 , and the second substrate 158 may be coupled to the other side of the housing 150 . According to an embodiment, the first substrate 157 and/or the second substrate 158 is a printed circuit board (PCB), a printed board assembly (PBA), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB). can be formed with

In an embodiment, the reflector 170 may include a reflector 172 and a second housing 171 (eg, a reflector housing) accommodating the reflector 172 . The reflector 170 is positioned in front of the lens assembly 110 , and the reflector 172 may reflect light incident on one side (eg, the -x-axis direction) toward the lens assembly 110 . For example, the reflector 172 may convert the light entering the rear surface of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 and the electronic device 401 to be described later) by about 90 degrees to direct the light to the lens assembly 110 . . In an embodiment, the reflector 172 may include a prism. In an embodiment, the reflector 170 may further include a second cover 173 (eg, a reflector cover) surrounding the second housing 171 .

In an embodiment, the reflector 170 may be included in the camera module 100 or provided as a separate configuration separated from the camera module 100 . The reflector 170 may have a fixed position with respect to the image sensor 162 . For example, the reflector 170 and the image sensor 162 of the camera module 100 may be fixed in an electronic device (eg, an electronic device 300 or an electronic device 401 to be described later), and the electronic device OIS can be implemented by moving the reflector 170 when shaking. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first driving unit 181 (eg, OIS driving unit) and/or the second driving unit 182 (eg, AF driving unit) of the lens assembly 110 are driven instead of the reflecting unit 170 to drive the OIS and/or AF may be implemented.

In an embodiment, the housing 113 may be positioned between the lens assembly 110 and the reflector 170 . In one embodiment, when the lens assembly 110 is moved by a second driving unit (eg, the second driving unit 182 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, an AF driving unit), the housing 113 may move the lens assembly 110 to the lens. It can play a role in limiting the physical space so that it moves only a certain distance in the direction in which it protrudes (eg -z direction).

In one embodiment, the sensor unit 160 is a printed circuit board 161 (eg, printed circuit board (PCB), printed board assembly (PBA), flexible PCB (FPCB) or rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)), and printing An image sensor 162 mounted on the circuit board 161 (eg, in the -z-axis direction) may be included. The sensor unit 160 is located at the rear of the lens assembly 110 , and may collect light passing through the lens assembly 110 . The image sensor 162 may collect light that has passed through the lens assembly 110 .

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board 161 may be electrically connected to the AF driver and the OIS driver. For example, the printed circuit board 161 may be electrically connected to the first and

second substrates

157 and 158 on which the first coils 151 to 153 are mounted. When the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 or the electronic device 401 to be described later) shakes, at least one processor (eg, the processor 420 of FIG. 11 to be described later) provided in the electronic device controls the vibration of the electronic device. To compensate, an OIS control value may be generated, and the electronic device transmits an electrical signal corresponding to the OIS control value to a coil (eg, the first coil 151 and/or the second coil 152 ) of the OIS driver. OIS can be implemented by forwarding. When the camera is photographed, at least one processor (eg, a processor 420 of FIG. 11 to be described later) provided in the electronic device may generate an AF control value to adjust a focal length between the subject and the camera, and the electronic device performs AF AF may be implemented by transmitting an electrical signal corresponding to the control value to a coil (eg, the third coil 153 ) of the AF driver.

In an embodiment, the sensor unit 160 may include a connector 163 . In an embodiment, the connector 163 may be electrically and operatively connected to the printed circuit board 161 and/or the image sensor 162 . In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 420 of FIG. 11 to be described later) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 or the electronic device 400 ) is connected to a camera module (eg, a camera module) through the connector 163 . 100, the camera module 305, and the camera module 480) and may transmit and/or receive an electrical signal (eg, an image signal).

In an embodiment, at least one hall sensor may be disposed at the center of the driving coil (eg, the first coil 151 , the second coil 152 , and the third coil 153 ). In an embodiment, at least one Hall sensor may be disposed at the center of the first coil 151 , the second coil 152 , and/or the third coil 153 . The Hall sensor may measure a position of the magnet with respect to the Hall sensor through interaction with the opposite magnet. In an embodiment, the first Hall sensor (eg, the first Hall sensor 154 of FIG. 3 ) is disposed in the center of the first coil 151 to provide It may be configured to measure a position in the y-axis direction. In an exemplary embodiment, the second Hall sensor (eg, the second Hall sensor 155 of FIG. 3 ) is disposed at the center of the second coil 152 to provide the second Hall sensor 155 of the first magnet 123 . It may be configured to measure a position in the x-axis direction. In an embodiment, the third Hall sensor 156 may be disposed at the center of the third coil 153 and configured to measure the position of the second magnet 141 in the z-axis direction with respect to the third Hall sensor 156. there is.

In an embodiment, the camera module 100 may include

sensors

154 , 155 , and 156 configured to detect the positions of the

magnets

123 and 141 . For example, the

sensors

154 , 155 , and 156 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second carrier 140 or the housing 150 . For example, the sensor 154 may detect the displacement of the first carrier 120 through the position of the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 moving together with the first carrier 120 . . For example, the sensor 154 measures the change in the magnetic field formed by the first part 123a of the first magnet 123 to detect the position of the first part 123a of the first magnet 123 . can For example, the camera module 100 may measure the position of the first carrier 120 based on a signal detected by the sensor 154 . In various embodiments, the sensor 154 may include a first Hall sensor 154 . In addition, the second Hall sensor 155 may be configured to detect the position of the second portion 123b of the first magnet 123 , and the third Hall sensor 156 may be configured to detect the position of the second magnet 141 . .

According to an embodiment, the

sensors

154 and 155 may be embedded in a driver integrated circuit (IC) (not shown) located inside the

coils

151 and 152 , and the first driver 181 (OIS driver) ) of the x-axis driving unit and/or the y-axis driving unit for crosstalk processing, it may be composed of at least two or more Hall sensors. For example, the control circuit (eg, the processor 420 of FIG. 11 , the image signal processor 560 of FIG. 12 , and/or the driver IC) may include a first Hall sensor disposed on one side of the housing 150 . Controlling so that mutual interference does not occur between the operations of the x-axis driver and the y-axis driver of the first driver 181 (eg, OIS driver) using the sensor information obtained from the 154 and the second Hall sensor 155 . can do. For example, the driving force in two directions (eg, the first direction and/or the second direction) may be controlled using the first driving unit 181 (OIS driving unit).

3 illustrates a driving unit (or a part of the camera module 100) of the lens assembly 110 according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, the camera module 100 (eg, the camera module 305 of FIG. 9 and the camera module 480 of FIG. 12 ) includes an OIS driving unit (or a first driving unit 181 ) and an AF driving unit (or a second driving unit) (182)).

In an embodiment, the electronic device may implement OIS and AF by driving the lens assembly 110 in three axes. According to an embodiment, a first driving unit 181 including two driving units (eg, an x-axis driving unit and a y-axis driving unit) for OIS may be disposed on one side (one surface) of the lens assembly 110 . An AF driving unit (the second driving unit 182 ) may be located on the other side (the other surface) of the lens assembly 110 . Since light must pass in the optical axis direction of the lens assembly 110 (eg, the +z/-z axis direction), if the driving unit is disposed in the optical axis direction of the lens assembly 110 , the structure of the camera module 100 becomes complicated. can For example, it is advantageous that the driving unit is disposed in the +x/-x or +y/-y-axis direction of the lens assembly 110 . Meanwhile, in the conventional camera module 100 , the x-axis driving unit and the y-axis driving unit for OIS are disposed on different surfaces. For example, a y-axis driver may be disposed in an x-axis direction of the lens assembly 110 and an x-axis driver may be disposed in a y-axis direction of the lens assembly 110 . When the driver is disposed in the x-axis direction of the lens assembly 110, the thickness of the electronic device including the camera module 100 may increase as the thickness of the camera module 100 increases in the x-axis direction. According to an example, since the x-axis driver and the y-axis driver may be disposed on one surface of the lens assembly 110 in the +y/-y-axis direction, the thickness of the camera module 100 or an electronic device having the same may be reduced.

In an embodiment, the y-axis driving unit may generate a solenoid force, and the x-axis driving unit may generate a Lorentz force. For example, the y-axis driving unit, like the first coil 151, uses a metal member (eg, a solenoid) formed using a coil (eg, a cylindrical coil) of a wound shape, such that the first coil 151 is used. The first carrier 120 may be moved in a first direction (eg, a +y/-y-axis direction) by using the magnetism (N, S pole) formed by flowing a current to the .

In an embodiment, the

magnets

123 , 141 and the

coils

151 , 152 , and 153 may electromagnetically interact with each other when current is applied to the

coils

151 , 152 , and 153 . The

coils

151 , 152 , and 153 may be disposed at positions capable of interacting with the magnetic field formed by the

magnets

123 and 141 .

In an embodiment, among the three driving units required to implement AF and OIS, any two driving units may be located at one side of the lens assembly 110 , and the remaining driving units may be located at the other side of the lens assembly 110 . . In the drawings of the present disclosure, two OIS driving units (first driving unit 181) (eg, an x-axis driving unit and a y-axis driving unit) are provided on one side of the lens assembly 110, and the AF driving unit (second driving unit 182) ( Example: A z-axis driver) is disposed on the other side of the lens assembly 110 , but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a z-axis driving unit for AF may be disposed on one side of the first carrier 120 , and an x-axis driving unit and a y-axis driving unit for OIS may be disposed on the other side of the first carrier 120 . For another example, the z-axis driving unit and the x-axis driving unit may be disposed together on one side of the first carrier 120 , and the y-axis driving unit may be disposed on the other side of the first carrier 120 . As another example, the z-axis driving unit and the y-axis driving unit may be disposed together on one side of the first carrier 120 , and the x-axis driving unit may be disposed on the other side of the first carrier 120 . According to an embodiment, a coil for AF (eg, a fourth coil (not shown)) and a y-axis driving unit for OIS may be disposed together on one side of the first carrier 120 , and a coil for AF (eg, : The third coil 153) and the x-axis driving unit for OIS may be disposed on the other side of the first carrier 120 . Also, according to another embodiment, a coil (eg, the third coil 153) for AF may be disposed on one side of the first carrier 120, and an x-axis driving unit and a y-axis driving unit for OIS, and AF A coil (eg, a fourth coil (not shown)) for the first carrier 120 may be disposed on the other side.

In an embodiment, the first driving unit 181 (OIS driving unit) includes a first magnet 123 and a first coil 151 and a second coil 152 fixed to the housing 150 to face the first magnet 123 . ) may be included.

In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 may include a first portion 123a and a second portion 123b bordering the first portion 123a. In an embodiment, the first portion 123a may be configured such that a surface facing the first coil 151 has a single polarity (eg, an N pole or an S pole). A surface of the first portion 123a facing the first coil 151 and a surface opposite thereto may have different polarities. For example, the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 may be polarized in a thickness direction (eg, a y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the first coil 151 and the second coil 152 may be positioned to face the first part 123a and the second part 123b, respectively.

In an embodiment, the first magnet 123 and the first coil 151 and/or the second coil 152 may include a control circuit (eg, the processor 420 of FIG. 11 , and/or the image signal of FIG. 12 ). They may interact electromagnetically with each other under the control of the processor 560 . For example, the camera module 100, under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 420 of FIG. 11 and/or the image signal processor 560 of FIG. 12 ), the first coil 151 and/or the second The electromagnetic force may be controlled by controlling the direction and/or strength of the current passing through the coil 152 , and the first carrier 120 may be moved in the first direction (eg, +y/-y) using the Lorentz force due to the electromagnetic force. axial direction) and/or in a second direction (eg, +x/−x axis direction).

In an embodiment, the first portion 123a may provide a force in a first direction (eg, +y/−y-axis direction) to the lens assembly 110 through electromagnetic interaction with the first coil 151 . . Since the first coil 151 is fixed to the housing 150 and the first carrier 120 is movably installed in the housing 150 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, when a current flows in the first coil 151 The first carrier 120 may move in a first direction (eg, a +y/-y-axis direction) with respect to the housing 150 .

When a current flows through the first coil 151 , the first coil 151 forms a magnetic field, and the first coil 151 may have a polarity. When a current flows in the first coil 151 , when a portion of the first coil 151 facing the first magnet 123 has the same polarity as that of the first portion 123a , the first coil 151 is the first The magnet 123 may be pushed in the -y-axis direction. When the portion of the first coil 151 facing the first magnet 123 has a polarity different from that of the first portion 123a, the first coil 151 can pull the first magnet 123 in the +y-axis direction. there is. For example, when a clockwise current flows through the first coil 151 , the first coil 151 may generate a magnetic force line (eg, a solenoid force) toward the first magnet 123 . If the first portion 123a is an N pole, a repulsive force is generated between the first portion 123a and the first coil 151 , and the first carrier 120 may move in a direction away from the first coil 151 . When the first portion 123a is the S pole, an attractive force is generated between the first portion 123a and the first coil 151 , and the first carrier 120 may move toward the first coil 151 .

In an embodiment, the second portion 123b may be configured such that a surface facing the second coil 152 has two polarities. In an embodiment, the second portion 123b may be polarized in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis (eg, the x-axis direction). In an embodiment, the surface facing the second coil 152 of the second part 123b is the third part 123c (eg, the +x direction part) with respect to a boundary parallel to the optical axis direction (eg, the z-axis direction). ) may have an N pole (or S pole), and the fourth portion 123d (eg, a -x-direction portion) may have an S pole (or N pole). In the present disclosure, an upper portion may be referred to as an upper portion 123c and a lower portion thereof may be referred to as a lower portion 123d based on a boundary parallel to the optical axis direction (eg, z-axis direction) of the second portion 123b. For example, the upper portion 123c and the lower portion 123d of the second portion 123b may have different polarities. In an embodiment, the surface of the second part 123b facing the second coil 152 and the opposite surface of the second part 123b may have different polarities. For example, the second portion 123b of the first magnet 123 may be polarized in a thickness direction (eg, a y-axis direction). If the third portion 123c (eg, the +x-direction portion) 123c of the second portion 123b is an N pole (or S pole), the opposite surface of the third portion 123c is an S pole (or N pole) ) can have In addition, if the fourth part 123d (eg, -x direction part) of the second part 123b is an S pole (or N pole), the opposite surface of the fourth part 123d is an N pole (or S pole) can have

In an embodiment, the second portion 123b may provide a force in the second direction (eg, +x/−x axis direction) to the lens assembly 110 through electromagnetic interaction with the second coil 152 . . Since the second coil 152 is fixed to the housing 150 and the first carrier 120 is movably installed in the housing 150 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, when a current flows in the second coil 152 , The first carrier 120 may move in a second direction (eg, a +x/−x axis direction) with respect to the housing 150 .

The second coil 152 may be disposed at a position facing the second portion 123b of the first magnet 123 . Hereinafter, the +x direction will be described as upward, and the -x direction will be described as downward. The second coil 152 may include an upper coil and a lower coil that are substantially parallel to the optical axis, and the upper coil and the lower coil are each of the upper part 123c of the second part 123b (eg: The third portion) and the lower portion 123d (eg, the fourth portion) may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other.

When a current flows through the second coil 152 , a Lorentz force may be generated between the second coil 152 and the second portion 123b. The Lorentz force is the force that occurs in a conductor when an electric current flows through it in a magnetic field. When a current flows through the second coil 152 , the second coil 152 may provide a force in the +x/−x axis direction to the first magnet 123 . The upper coil of the second coil 152 is dominated by the magnetic field by the upper part 123c (eg, the third part) of the second part 123b, and the lower coil of the second coil 152 is the first The second part 123b is dominated by the magnetic field by the lower part 123d (eg, the fourth part). When a current flows in the second coil 152 , the directions of the current flowing through the upper coil and the lower coil of the second coil 152 are opposite to each other. Since the upper part 123c (eg, the third part) and the lower part 123d (eg, the fourth part) of the second part 123b also have different polarities, the upper part 123c of the second part 123b ( For example, a force acting between the third portion) and the upper coil of the second coil 152 and the lower portion 123d (eg, fourth portion) of the second portion 123b and the lower coil of the second coil 152 The forces acting between them can have the same direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the upper part 123c (eg, the third part) of the second part 123b has an S pole, and the lower part 123d (eg, the fourth part) of the second part 123b has an N pole. can When a clockwise current flows through the second coil 152 , a Lorentz force in the +x direction may act on the upper portion 123c and the lower portion 123d of the second coil 152 . The second coil 152 is fixed to the housing 150 , and the first carrier 120 is movable in the +x/−x axis direction with respect to the housing 150 , so that the first carrier 120 by the Lorentz force may move in the -x direction with respect to the housing 150 (or the second carrier 140 ). As another example, when a counterclockwise current flows through the second coil 152 , a Lorentz force in the -x direction may act on the upper and lower coils of the second coil 152 . In this case, the first carrier 120 may move in the +x direction with respect to the housing 150 (or the second carrier 140 ) by the Lorentz force.

In the illustrated embodiment, the polarization boundary of the second portion 123b is located at the center of the second portion 123b, but this is only an example. For example, the area of the north pole face and the south pole face in the second part 123b may be different from each other. For example, the pole surfaces of the second part 123b may be formed to be asymmetrical to each other. In the illustrated embodiment, the polarization boundary of the first magnet 123 and the second magnet 141 is expressed as a plane or a straight line, but this is for convenience of description and the actual polarization boundary may include a curved surface or a curved surface.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 or the electronic device 400 to be described later) moves the lens assembly 110 in a direction parallel to the optical axis (eg, the +z/-z-axis direction). A driving unit 182 (or an AF driving unit) may be included. In an embodiment, the second driving unit 182 may include a second magnet 141 and a third coil 153 fixed to the housing 150 to face the second magnet 141 .

In an embodiment, the second magnet 141 may be configured to be polarized in an optical axis direction (eg, a +z/−z axis direction). For example, the second magnet 141 may be configured such that a surface facing the third coil 153 has an N pole and an S pole. In an embodiment, the second magnet 141 may be configured to alternately have an N pole and an S pole in an optical axis direction (eg, a +z/−z axis direction). For example, the polarization boundary of the second magnet 141 may be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis.

In an embodiment, the second driving unit 182 may include two coils. In the illustrated embodiment, the second driving unit 182 may further include a fourth coil (not shown) aligned in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/−z axis direction) to the third coil 153 . In this case, the second magnet 141 may have two or more polarization boundaries. For example, one surface of the second magnet 141 may be configured to have an N pole, an S pole, and an N pole sequentially in an optical axis direction (eg, a +z/−z axis direction). For another example, one surface of the second magnet 141 may be configured to have an S pole, an N pole, and an S pole sequentially in the optical axis direction.

In one embodiment, the third coil 153 is fixed to the housing 150 and the second carrier 140 is installed in the housing 150 to be movable in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/-z axis direction). 3 When a current flows in the coil 153 , the second carrier 140 may move in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/−z axis direction) with respect to the housing 150 .

In an embodiment, the third coil 153 may move the lens assembly 110 (or the second carrier 140 ) in the +z/−z axis direction through interaction with the second magnet 141 . The third coil 153 may be disposed at a position facing the second magnet 141 . Hereinafter, the -z direction will be described as a forward direction and the +z direction will be described as a backward direction. According to an embodiment, the third coil 153 includes a front part (not shown) and a rear part (not shown) parallel to the x-axis. According to an embodiment, the front portion 141a and the rear portion 141b of the second magnet 141 may have different polarities. A front portion and a rear portion of the second coil 152 may be disposed at positions corresponding to the front portion 141a and the rear portion 141b of the second magnet 141 , respectively.

When a current flows in the third coil 153 , a Lorentz force may be generated between the third coil 153 and the second magnet 141 . When a current flows in the third coil 153 , the third coil 153 may provide a force in the optical axis direction (eg, +z/z axis direction) to the second magnet 141 . The front part of the third coil 153 may be affected by the magnetic field by the front part 141a of the second magnet 141 , and the rear part of the third coil 153 is the rear part 141b of the second magnet 141 . may be affected by the magnetic field. When a current flows through the third coil 153 , the directions of the current flowing through the front and rear portions of the third coil 153 may be opposite to each other. Since the front part 141a and the rear part 141b of the second magnet 141 also have different polarities, the force acting between the front part 141a of the second magnet 141 and the front part of the third coil 153 and the second The force acting between the rear portion 141b of the second magnet 141 and the rear portion of the third coil 153 may have the same direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front portion 141a of the surface facing the third coil 153 of the second magnet 141 may have an S pole, and the rear portion 141b of the second magnet 141 may have an N pole. When a clockwise current flows through the third coil 153 , a Lorentz force in the +z direction may act on the front and rear portions of the third coil 153 . The third coil 153 is fixed to the housing 150 , and the second carrier 140 is movable in the +z/-z axis direction with respect to the housing 150 , so the second carrier 140 by the Lorentz force may move in the -z direction with respect to the housing 150 . For another example, when a counterclockwise current flows through the third coil 153 , a Lorentz force in the -z direction may act on the front and rear portions of the third coil 153 . In this case, the second carrier 140 may move in the +z direction with respect to the housing 150 by the Lorentz force.

4 illustrates a method in which a first carrier 120 (eg, an OIS carrier) is installed on a second carrier 140 (eg, an AF carrier) in an embodiment. ), the right side view is a cross-section of the left assembly taken along the line I-II, and Fig. 5 is a plurality of pieces providing coupling force between the OIS carrier and the AF carrier in one embodiment. members are shown.

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be coupled to the second carrier 140 through the middle guide 130 . The middle guide 130 allows the first carrier 120 to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier 140 (eg, +x/-x-axis and/or +y/-y-axis direction). can be configured.

In one embodiment, in order to minimize friction when the first carrier 120 moves relative to the second carrier 140 , the middle guide 130 and the carrier (the first carrier 120 and/or the second carrier 140 ) ) in the gap between the at least one ball may be disposed.

In an embodiment, the first ball group 131 including at least one ball may be disposed in a gap between the first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 . The first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 accommodate at least a portion of the first ball group 131 , and guide

grooves

129 and 133 extending in the first direction (eg, the +y/-y-axis direction). ) may be included. For example, the first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 may include at least one guide groove (eg, the first guide groove 133 and the third guide groove 129 ). The middle guide 130 includes a first guide groove 133 extending in a first direction (eg, +y/-y-axis direction), and the first carrier 120 corresponds to the first guide groove 133 . It may include a third guide groove (129). Since the first ball group 131 moves in the first direction (eg, +y/-y-axis direction) along the first guide groove 133 and the third guide groove 129 , the Movement with respect to the middle guide 130 may be limited in a first direction (eg, a +y/-y-axis direction). The first carrier 120 may move in a first direction (eg, +y/−y-axis direction) with respect to the second carrier 140 through the first ball group 131 and the middle guide 130 . According to an embodiment, the first ball group 131 may be disposed to correspond to the

guide grooves

129 and 133 formed in at least a portion of the first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 , and the first driving unit (181) (OIS driver) can provide an OIS function. For example, the first ball group 131 may be performed together with the Y-axis driving unit of the first driving unit 181 .

In an embodiment, the second ball group 132 including at least one ball may be seated in a gap between the second carrier 140 and the middle guide 130 . The second carrier 140 and the middle guide 130 receive at least a portion of the second ball group 132 and guide

grooves

134 and 144 extending in the second direction (eg, the +x/-x axis direction). ) may be included. For example, the second carrier 140 and the middle guide 130 may include at least one guide groove (eg, the second guide groove 134 and the fourth guide groove 144 ). The middle guide 130 may include a second guide groove 134 extending in the second direction, and the second carrier 140 may include a fourth guide groove 144 corresponding to the second guide groove 134 . can Since the second ball group 132 moves in the second direction (eg, +x/-x axis direction) along the second guide groove 134 and the fourth guide groove 144 , the second ball group 132 moves in the middle guide 130 . Movement with respect to the second carrier 140 may be limited in a second direction (eg, a +x/-x-axis direction). The first carrier 120 may move in a second direction (eg, +x/−x axis direction) with respect to the second carrier 140 through the second ball group 132 and the middle guide 130 . According to an embodiment, the second ball group 132 may be disposed to correspond to the

guide grooves

134 and 144 formed in at least a portion of the first carrier 120 and the middle guide 130 , and the first driving unit (181) (OIS driver) can provide an OIS function. For example, the first ball group 131 may be performed together with the X-axis driving unit of the first driving unit 181 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the

guide grooves

129, 133, 134, and 144 (eg, the first direction of the first guide groove 133 and the third guide groove 129, or the second guide groove 134) and a cross-section (eg, an x-z cross-section, or a y-z cross-section) perpendicular to the second direction of the fourth guide groove 144) has a V (V) shape, but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the guide groove ( 129, 133, 134, and 144) may be formed in a structure suitable for the ball seated in the groove to move in a specific direction. For example, the

guide grooves

129, 133, 134, and 144 may be formed to have a U-shaped cross-section.

According to an embodiment, the third ball group 143 including at least one ball disposed in the gap between the second carrier 140 and the housing 150 may be disposed with balls having different sizes. For example, the balls disposed in the front (eg, -z-axis direction) and rear (eg, +z-axis direction) of the third ball group 143 are greater than the balls disposed in the center of the third ball group 143 . can be formed large.

According to an embodiment, a guide groove (not shown) for accommodating the second carrier 140 and the third ball group 143 formed in at least a portion of the housing 150 is in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis. It may be formed in a straight line shape (eg, in the +z/-z axis direction), or may be formed in a partially segmented dotted line shape. The third ball group 143 may be disposed to correspond to a guide groove (not shown) formed in at least a portion of the second carrier 140 and the housing 150 , and the second driving unit 182 (AF driving unit) and AF function can be provided together.

According to an embodiment (not shown), the shape of the

guide grooves

129 , 133 , 134 , 144 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and may be formed in various ways. For example, the third guide groove 129 is an interruption of the first side structure 121 of the first carrier 120 (eg, a position where the third magnet 125 is disposed) and an interruption of the second side structure 122 of the first carrier 120 . (For example, the fourth magnet 127 may be formed at an arrangement position), and accordingly, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 may include the first side structure 121 and the second side structure 122 . ) may be formed at the upper end (eg, in the +x-axis direction) and at the bottom (eg, in the -x-axis direction). In addition, although components (eg, guide grooves, magnets, and balls) disposed on the first side structure 121 and the second side structure 122 are symmetrically illustrated, the present invention is not limited thereto. can be formed.

According to an embodiment, the movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens assembly 110 (eg, the first direction and the second direction) is determined by the movement of the first carrier 120 with respect to the second carrier 140 . can The electronic device may implement the OIS of the camera by driving the first carrier 120 .

In an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be coupled to the second carrier 140 through a magnetic force. At least one magnet (eg, a third magnet 125 , a fourth magnet 127 ) is attached to a surface of the first carrier 120 facing the second carrier 140 , and is attached to the second carrier 140 .

Metal members

145 and 146 corresponding to the magnets (eg, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127) may be attached thereto. The metal member may be made of, for example, stainless steel, and may be made of a ferritic stainless steel type (eg, SUS430).

In an embodiment, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 may be coupled to the first carrier 120 . In an embodiment, the

yokes

126 and 128 may be disposed between the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 and the first carrier 120 .

In an embodiment, the first metal member 145 and the second metal member 146 may be coupled to the surfaces facing the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 of the second carrier 140 , respectively. there is.

In an embodiment, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 may provide a magnetic attraction between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 . A magnetic attraction may be generated between the third magnet 125 attached to the first carrier 120 and the first metal member 145 attached to the second carrier 140 . A magnetic attraction may be generated between the fourth magnet 127 attached to the first carrier 120 and the second metal member 146 attached to the second carrier 140 . The

magnets

125, 125 by the middle guide 130 and the balls (eg, the first ball group 131, the second ball group 132) disposed between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 127) and the

metal members

145 and 146 may be spaced apart from each other in the +z/-z axis direction without being completely attached, despite the magnetic attraction acting therebetween. For example, an air gap may exist between the

magnets

125 and 127 and the

metal members

145 and 146 .

The

magnets

125 and 127 and the

metal members

145 and 146 are formed when the first carrier 120 moves in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier 140 (eg, the first direction and the second direction). It can provide restoring force to return to original position.

The third magnet 125 attached to the first carrier 120 interacts with the first metal member 145 attached to the second carrier 140 to interact with the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 . It can have the same effect as if a spring providing restoring force in the +x/-x-axis direction was placed between them. For example, when the first carrier 120 moves in the +x-axis direction with respect to the second carrier 140 by OIS driving, the third magnet 125 moves in the direction opposite to the moving direction in the first carrier 120 . It can provide a force of (eg -x-axis direction). In an embodiment, the third magnet 125 may have two polarities divided in the +x/−x axis direction. The third magnet 125 may have a single polarity on the surface facing the +x/−x axis. According to the illustrated embodiment, the third magnet 125 may be configured such that a surface facing the +x direction has an N pole and a surface facing the -x direction has an S pole. In another embodiment, the third magnet 125 may be configured such that a surface facing the +x direction has an S pole and a surface facing the -x direction has an N pole.

The fourth magnet 127 attached to the first carrier 120 interacts with the second metal member 146 attached to the second carrier 140 to interact with the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140 . The same effect as if a spring providing restoring force in the +y/-y-axis direction is disposed between them. For example, when the first carrier 120 moves in the +y-axis direction with respect to the second carrier 140 by OIS driving, the fourth magnet 127 moves in the direction opposite to the moving direction in the first carrier 120 . You can provide a force (eg in the -y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the fourth magnet 127 may have two polarities divided in the y-axis direction. The fourth magnet 127 may have a single polarity on the surface facing the +y/-y-axis direction. According to the illustrated embodiment, the fourth magnet 127 may be configured such that a surface facing the +y direction has an N pole and a surface facing the -y direction has an S pole. In another embodiment, the fourth magnet 127 may be configured such that a surface facing the +y direction has an S pole and a surface facing the -y direction has an N pole.

In the illustrated embodiment, the camera module 100 (eg, the camera module 305 of FIG. 9 and the camera module 480 of FIG. 12 ) has a first carrier 120 with respect to the middle guide 130 in a first direction ( Example: It is movable in the +y/-y-axis direction), and the middle guide 130 is configured to be movable in the second direction (eg, the +x/-x-axis direction) with respect to the second carrier 140 , Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. In another embodiment, in the camera module 100, the first carrier 120 is movable in the second direction (eg, +x/-x-axis direction) with respect to the middle guide 130, and the middle guide 130 is the second 2 It may be configured to be movable in the first direction (eg, +y/-y-axis direction) with respect to the carrier 140 . In this case, unlike the illustrated embodiment, the first guide groove 133 extends in the second direction (eg, +x/-x axis direction), and the second guide groove 134 extends in the first direction (eg, +y). // in the y-axis direction). According to an embodiment (not shown), the

guide grooves

129 and 133 of the camera module 100 according to the mutual movement directions of the first carrier 120 , the middle guide 130 , and the second carrier 140 . , 134, 144) may be formed in various shapes. For example, the first guide groove 133 and the third guide groove 129 may be formed in a second direction (eg, +x/-x direction), and the second guide groove 134 and the fourth guide groove 134 may be formed in the second direction. The groove 144 may be formed in a first direction (eg, a +y/-y direction).

6 illustrates a moment generated in the first carrier 120 (eg, OIS carrier) due to OIS driving in the first embodiment. 7 illustrates a moment generated in the first carrier 120 (eg, OIS carrier) due to OIS driving in the second embodiment.

The OIS driving unit (first driving unit 181 ) moves the first carrier 120 in a first direction (eg, +y/-y-axis direction) and/or in a second direction (eg, +) with respect to the second carrier 140 . x/-x-axis direction), but the first carrier 120 may rotate with respect to the second carrier 140 by the OIS driving force. When a driving force is applied to the first carrier 120 in the second direction (eg, +x/-x-axis direction), the first carrier 120 moves along the y-axis with respect to the second carrier 140 by the driving force. It can rotate about an imaginary axis that is substantially parallel. Alternatively, when a driving force is applied to the first carrier 120 in a first direction (eg, a +y/-y-axis direction), the first carrier 120 moves along the x-axis with respect to the second carrier 140 by the driving force. It can rotate about an imaginary axis that is substantially parallel.

When the first carrier 120 rotates with respect to the second carrier 140, the optical axis is inclined and the image quality may be deteriorated. In order to solve the problem of image quality deterioration, for example, the lens assembly 110 In order to maintain the optical axis of the image sensor (eg, the image sensor 162 of FIG. 2 ) substantially perpendicular to the sensor surface of the sensor surface, the third magnet 125 and/or the fourth magnet 127 has an intensity above a certain level. may be configured to have If the moment provided by the

magnets

125 and 127 is greater than the moment due to the OIS driving force, the detachment of the first carrier 120 from the second carrier 140 (or the middle guide 130) can be minimized or prevented. there is.

For example, rotation of the first carrier 120 may be prevented by using a moment provided by the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 . The magnetic attraction generated between the third magnet 125 and the first metal member 145 and/or the magnetic attraction generated between the fourth magnet 127 and the second metal member 146 is the first carrier 120 . Since it pulls in the direction of the second carrier 140 , it is possible to prevent the first carrier 120 from rotating with respect to the second carrier 140 . For example, the strength of the magnetic attraction between the third magnet 125 and the first metal member 145 and/or the magnetic attraction between the fourth magnet 127 and the second metal member 146 is determined by the OIS. It may be sufficient to suppress the rotation of the first carrier 120 by driving. As the moment due to the OIS driving force increases, the strength of the third magnet 125 or the fourth magnet 127 should increase, which may increase the size of the magnet and prevent downsizing of the camera module 100 . Therefore, a method capable of preventing removal of the first carrier 120 without increasing the strength of the magnet is required.

In one embodiment, the x-axis driving unit (eg, the second part 123b and the second coil 152 of the first magnet 123) and the y-axis driving unit (eg, the first part of the first magnet 123) ( 123a) and the first coil 151) may be positioned to generate a small moment in the first carrier 120 . In an embodiment, the first part 123a of the first magnet 123 is close to the front (-z direction) of the lens assembly 110, and the second part 123b of the first magnet 123 is the lens assembly ( 110) may be disposed close to the rear (+z direction).

According to an embodiment, the left view of FIG. 6 shows the first carrier 120 (eg, OIS carrier) due to OIS driving in the first embodiment when viewed from the upper surface (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lens assembly 110 . ), the right side view of FIG. 6 shows the first carrier 120 (eg: The moment generated in the OIS carrier) is shown.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in an embodiment, the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 may be disposed close to the rear of the lens assembly 110 . In one embodiment, when the +x-axis and/or the -y-axis direction is a moment related to the removal of the first carrier 120, in the left view of FIG. 6, the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 When the driving force Fy in the -y direction is applied to the -y direction, a moment in the -y-axis direction of Fy * 3.5 may be generated in the first carrier 120 . A moment in the +y-axis direction of Fa * 6.6 may be generated in the first carrier 120 by the magnetic attraction Fa generated in the +z direction by the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 . In the right drawing of FIG. 6 , when the driving force Fx in the +x direction acts on the second part 123b of the first magnet 123 , the moment in the +x axis direction equal to Fx * 6.6 in the first carrier 120 is can happen A moment in the -x-axis direction of Fa * 1.3 may be generated in the first carrier 120 by Fa, which is a magnetic attraction by the magnet. According to an embodiment, in the case of the magnetic attraction Fa, Fa > 3.5/6.6 (≈ 0.5) * Fy and/or Fa > 6.6/1.3 (≈ 5.1) * Fx may be required. For example, when Fa > 6.6/1.3 (≈5.1) * Fx, detachment of the first carrier 120 in the -y-axis direction of the first carrier 120 may be suppressed. For example, when Fx and Fy are similar, the separation of the first carrier 120 from the second carrier 140 may be suppressed only when Fa is about 5.1 times greater than that of Fx.

According to an embodiment, the left view of FIG. 7 shows the first carrier 120 (eg, OIS carrier) due to OIS driving in the second embodiment when viewed from the upper surface (eg, the x-axis direction) of the lens assembly 110 . ), the right side view of FIG. 6 shows the first carrier 120 (eg: The moment generated in the OIS carrier) is shown.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in an embodiment, the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 may be disposed close to the front of the lens assembly 110 . In one embodiment, when the +x-axis and/or the -y-axis direction is a moment related to the removal of the first carrier 120, in the left view of FIG. 7, the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 When the driving force Fy in the -y direction is applied to the -y direction, a moment in the -y-axis direction of Fy * 6.6 may be generated in the first carrier 120 . A moment in the +y-axis direction of Fa * 6.6 may be generated in the first carrier 120 by Fa, which is a magnetic attraction, generated in the +z direction by the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127 . According to an embodiment, when Fa > Fy, rotation of the first carrier 120 in the -y axis direction may be suppressed. In the right view of FIG. 7 , when the driving force Fx in the +x direction acts on the second part 123b of the first magnet 123 , the moment in the +x axis direction equal to Fx * 3.5 to the first carrier 120 is can happen A moment in the -x-axis direction of Fa * 1.3 may be generated in the first carrier 120 by Fa, which is a magnetic attraction by the magnet. According to an embodiment, when Fa > 3.5/1.3 (≈2.7) * Fx, removal of the first carrier 120 in the +x-axis direction of the first carrier 120 may be suppressed. For example, when Fx and Fy are similar, the separation of the first carrier 120 from the second carrier 140 may be suppressed only when Fa is about 2.7 times greater than that of Fx.

According to an embodiment, in the case of the figures shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , components (eg, the camera module 305 of FIG. 9 and the camera module 480 of FIG. 12 ) of the camera module 100 . : The first carrier 120, the second carrier 140, the

magnets

123, 141, 125, 127, and / or a ball group (eg, the first ball group 131, the second ball group 132)) ) may be a numerical value related to the distance (interval) between the components, and the distance between the components may be formed in mm units.

6 and 7, the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the camera module 100 (eg, the camera module 305 of FIG. 9 and the camera module 480 of FIG. 12) is It can be formed in various numerical values. For example, the numerical value of each component is, in the electronic device, the space in which the camera module 100 is mounted, the components of the camera module 100 (eg, the lens assembly 110 , the first carrier 120 , The middle guide 130 and the second carrier 140 may be changed according to the size. According to an embodiment, a correlation (eg, a ratio) between Fx, Fy, and Fa may include at least one or

more magnets

123 , 141 , 125 , 127 and at least one or more balls disposed in the camera module 100 . It may be determined based on the distance between the 131 and 132 , and the magnetic force of the

magnets

123 , 141 , 125 , and 127 may be determined based on the correlation between Fx, Fy, and Fa.

6 and 7 , disposing the first portion 123a close to the front of the lens assembly 110 may be advantageous in preventing rotation of the first carrier 120 . Since Fa required in the embodiment of Fig. 7 is smaller than Fa required in the embodiment of Fig. 6, magnets (eg, the third magnet 125 and the fourth magnet 127) can be designed to be relatively small, which is the camera It can contribute to miniaturization of the module 100 .

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7 , the number of polarities facing the second magnet 141 may be different from that of the first part 123a and the second part 123b of the first magnet 123 . For example, the front portion 141a of the surface facing the second carrier 140 of the second magnet 141 may have an N pole, and facing the first carrier 120 of the first magnet 123 . The first portion 123a of the surface may have an S pole. For example, the front portion 141a of the second magnet 141 may at least partially face the first portion 123a of the first magnet 123 with a single polarity. In addition, the rear portion 141b of the surface facing the second carrier 140 of the second magnet 141 may have an S pole, and the second magnet 141 of the surface facing the first carrier 120 of the first magnet 123 may have an S pole. The upper part 123c (eg, the third part) of the second part 123b may have an N pole, and the lower part 123d (eg, the fourth part) may have an S pole. For example, the rear portion 141b of the second magnet 141 may at least partially face the second portion 123b of the first magnet 123 with a plurality of different polarities.

FIG. 8 illustrates a method in which the first carrier 120 (eg, an OIS carrier) is coupled to the second carrier 140 (eg, an AF carrier) in an embodiment different from that of FIG. 4 . According to FIG. 4 , the first carrier 120 is substantially in the optical axis with respect to the second carrier 140 through the middle guide 130 and balls (eg, the first ball group 131 and the second ball group 132 ). It may be installed on the second carrier 140 to be movable in a vertical direction (eg, a first direction, a second direction). According to FIG. 8 , in an embodiment, the first carrier 120 may be coupled to the second carrier 140 through wires 180 . Components in FIG. 8 , except for a portion related to the wire 180 , may be substantially the same as those of FIGS. 2 to 3 .

In an embodiment, the wire 180 may couple the first carrier 120 to the second carrier 140 . In an embodiment, one end of the wire 180 may be fixed to the first carrier 120 and the other end to the second carrier 140 .

The wire 180 may provide support for the second carrier 140 of the first carrier 120 . In one embodiment, the plurality of wires 180 have substantially the same length so that the first carrier 120 can move substantially parallel to the x-y plane with respect to the second carrier 140 .

In an embodiment, the wire 180 has an elastic force, and when the first carrier 120 moves with respect to the second carrier 140 , it may provide a restoring force to return the first carrier 120 to its original position.

In an embodiment, the lens assembly 110 and the first carrier 120 inside the second carrier 140 may be driven in the +x/-x-axis direction and the +y/-y direction by the OIS driving force. In an embodiment, the second carrier 140 may move the lens assembly 110 , the first carrier 120 , and the wire 180 by AF driving force. For example, the lens assembly 110 , the first carrier 120 , and the wire 180 may be sequentially or collectively moved to provide AF driving force.

In an embodiment, when the first carrier 120 is coupled to the second carrier 140 through the wire 180 , a plurality of metal members providing coupling force between the OIS carrier and the AF carrier described with reference to FIG. 5 . may not be needed.

In the illustrated embodiment, four wires 180 are arranged in a 2 x 2 form between the first carrier 120 and the second carrier 140, but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in another embodiment, the wire The number, and/or arrangement of 180 may vary.

9 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device 300 according to one of various embodiments disclosed in this document. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the electronic device 300 of FIG. 9 as viewed from the rear. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include the camera module 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may correspond to the electronic device 401 of FIG. 11 to be described later, and the camera module 100 may correspond to the camera module 480 of FIG. 12 .

9 and 10 , an electronic device 300 according to an embodiment includes a first surface (or front) 310A, a second surface (or rear) 310B, and a first surface 310A; The housing 310 may include a side (or sidewall) 310C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 310B. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure that forms part of the first surface 310A, the second surface 310B, and the side surface 310C of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the first surface 310A may be formed by a front plate 302 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) at least a portion of which is substantially transparent. According to one embodiment, the front plate 302 may include a curved portion extending seamlessly from the first side 310A toward the rear plate 311 at at least one side edge portion. .

According to various embodiments, the second surface 310B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 311 . The back plate 311 is formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. can be According to an embodiment, the rear plate 311 may include a curved portion that extends seamlessly from the second surface 310B toward the front plate 302 at at least one end.

According to various embodiments, the side surface 310C engages the front plate 302 and the back plate 311 and includes a side bezel structure (or “side member or sidewall”) 318 comprising a metal and/or a polymer. ) can be formed by In some embodiments, the back plate 311 and the side bezel structure 318 are integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a display 301 ,

audio modules

303 and 314 , a sensor module 316 , a camera module 305 (eg, the camera module 100 of FIG. 1 ); It may include at least one of a key input module 317 and a connector hole 308 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input module 317 ) or additionally include other components. For example, the electronic device 300 may include a sensor module (not shown). For example, within the area provided by the front plate 302 , a sensor such as a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor may be integrated into the display 301 , or disposed adjacent to the display 301 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may further include a light emitting element, and the light emitting element may be disposed at a position adjacent to the display 301 within an area provided by the front plate 302 . The light emitting device may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 300 in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module 305 . The light emitting element may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

According to an embodiment, the display 301 may be exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 302 , for example. In some embodiments, the edge of the display 301 may be formed to be substantially the same as an adjacent outer shape (eg, a curved surface) of the front plate 302 . In another embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area to which the display 301 is exposed, the distance between the periphery of the display 301 and the periphery of the front plate 302 may be substantially the same. In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening is formed in a portion of the screen display area of the display 301 , and another electronic component aligned with the recess or the opening, for example, , the camera module 305 may include a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor (not shown).

In another embodiment (not shown), at least one of

camera modules

305 , 312 , 313 , a fingerprint sensor 316 , and a flash 306 may be included on the rear surface of the screen display area of the display 301 . there is. For example, the electronic device 300 has a camera module on the back surface (eg, a surface facing the -x-axis direction) of at least one of the first surface 310A (eg, a front surface) and/or the side surface 310C. (eg, the first camera module 305 ) may be disposed to face the first surface 310A and/or the side surface 310C. For example, the first camera module 305 may not be visually exposed as a screen display area, and may include a hidden under display camera (UDC).

In an embodiment, the display 301 may include a display that is arranged to be able to slide and provides a screen (eg, a display screen). For example, the display area of the electronic device 300 is an area that is visually exposed to output an image, and the electronic device 300 adjusts the display area according to the movement of the sliding plate (not shown) or the movement of the display. can be adjusted For example, at least a portion (eg, a housing) of the electronic device 300 includes a rollable electronic device configured to selectively expand the display area by at least partially slidably operating. can do. For example, the display 301 may be referred to as a slide-out display or an expandable display.

In another embodiment (not shown), the display 301 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen. can be placed.

According to an embodiment, the

audio modules

303 and 314 may include a microphone hole and a speaker hole. In the microphone hole, a microphone for acquiring an external sound may be disposed therein, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of the sound. In some embodiments, the speaker hole and the microphone hole may be implemented as a single hole 303 , or a speaker may be included without a speaker hole (eg, a piezo speaker). The speaker hole may include an external speaker hole and a receiver hole 314 for a call.

According to an embodiment, by including a sensor module (not shown), the electronic device 300 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor disposed on the first side 310A of the housing 310 , a fingerprint sensor integrated into or disposed adjacent to the display 301 , and/or a second side of the housing 310 . A biometric sensor (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 310B may be further included. The electronic device 300 includes a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor and an illuminance sensor.

According to an embodiment, the

camera modules

305 , 312 , and 313 are disposed on the first camera device 305 and the second surface 310B of the electronic device 300 on the first surface 310A. a

second camera device

312 , 313 , and/or a flash 306 . The

camera devices

305 , 312 , 313 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. Flash 306 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared cameras, wide angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 300 .

In an embodiment, at least one of the first camera device 305 and/or the

second camera device

312 and 313 may include some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 . For example, the first camera device 305 and/or the

second camera device

312 , 313 may be implemented in a periscope manner. For example, the first camera 305 is a reflector (eg, the reflector 172 in FIG. 2 ) capable of converting light entering the x-direction (eg, from the -x direction to the +x direction) into the z-axis, z It may include an axially aligned lens assembly (eg, lens assembly 110 of FIG. 2 ) and an image sensor (eg, image sensor 162 of FIG. 2 ). For example, the second camera may include a reflector (eg, reflector 172 in FIG. 2 ) capable of converting incident light along the x-axis (eg, from the +x direction to the -x direction) into the z-axis, and the z-axis. It may include a lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 110 of FIG. 2 ) and an image sensor (eg, the image sensor 162 of FIG. 2 ) aligned with the . The light entering toward the rear surface 310B of the electronic device may reach the image sensor after the optical axis is switched through the reflector. The second camera may include an OIS and/or AF driver (eg, an OIS driver (first driver 181 ) and an AF driver (second driver 182 ) of FIG. 3 ).

According to an embodiment, the key input module 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C of the housing 310 . In another embodiment, the electronic device 300 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input modules 317 , and the not included key input modules 317 are displayed on the display 301 as soft keys, etc. It can be implemented in the form In some embodiments, the key input module may include at least a portion of the fingerprint sensor 316 disposed on the second side 310B of the housing 310 .

According to an embodiment, the connector hole 308 may accommodate a connector for transmitting/receiving power and/or data to/from an external electronic device and/or a connector for transmitting/receiving an audio signal to/from an external electronic device. For example, the connector hole 308 may include a USB connector or an earphone jack.

11 is a block diagram of an electronic device 401 in a network environment 400 according to an embodiment.

The electronic device 401 of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment may correspond to the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 9 and 10 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , in a network environment 400 , the electronic device 401 communicates with the electronic device 402 through a first network 498 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 499 . It may communicate with the electronic device 404 or the server 408 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 401 may communicate with the electronic device 404 through the server 408 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 401 includes a processor 420 , a memory 430 , an input module 450 , a sound output module 455 , a display module 460 , an audio module 470 , and a sensor module ( 476), interface 477, connection terminal 478, haptic module 479, camera module 480, power management module 488, battery 489, communication module 490, subscriber identification module 496 , or may include an antenna module 497 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 478 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 401 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 476 , camera module 480 , or antenna module 497 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 460 ). can be

The processor 420, for example, executes software (eg, a program 440) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 401 connected to the processor 420 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 420 stores commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 476 or the communication module 490 ) into the volatile memory 432 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 432 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 434 . According to an embodiment, the processor 420 is the main processor 421 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 423 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 401 includes a main processor 421 and a sub-processor 423 , the sub-processor 423 uses less power than the main processor 421 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 423 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 421 .

The coprocessor 423 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 421 while the main processor 421 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 421 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 421, at least one of the components of the electronic device 401 (eg, the display module 460, the sensor module 476, or the communication module 490) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 423 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 480 or communication module 490). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 423 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 401 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 408). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 430 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 420 or the sensor module 476 ) of the electronic device 401 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 440 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 430 may include a volatile memory 432 or a non-volatile memory 434 .

The program 440 may be stored as software in the memory 430 , and may include, for example, an operating system 442 , middleware 444 or an application 446 .

The input module 450 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 420 ) of the electronic device 401 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 401 . The input module 450 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 455 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 401 . The sound output module 455 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.

The display module 460 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 401 . The display module 460 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 460 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 470 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 470 acquires a sound through the input module 450 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 455 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 401 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 402 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 476 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 401 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 476 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 477 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 401 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 402 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 477 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 478 may include a connector through which the electronic device 401 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 402 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 478 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 479 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 479 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 480 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 480 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 488 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 401 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 488 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 489 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 401 . According to an embodiment, the battery 489 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 490 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 401 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 402, the electronic device 404, or the server 408). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 490 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 420 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 490 is a wireless communication module 492 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 494 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 498 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 499 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 404 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 492 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 496 within a communication network, such as the first network 498 or the second network 499 . The electronic device 401 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 492 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes 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)). The wireless communication module 492 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 492 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 492 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 401 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 404 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 499 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 492 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 497 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 497 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 497 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 498 or the second network 499 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 490 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 490 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 497 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 497 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of 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 (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and a signal ( eg commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 401 and the external electronic device 404 through the server 408 connected to the second network 499 . Each of the external

electronic devices

402 or 404 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 401 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations performed by the electronic device 401 may be executed by one or more external

electronic devices

402 , 404 , or 408 . For example, when the electronic device 401 needs to perform a function or service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 401 may instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 401 . The electronic device 401 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 401 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 404 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 408 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 404 or the server 408 may be included in the second network 499 . The electronic device 401 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

12 is a block diagram 500 illustrating a camera module 480, according to an embodiment.

The camera module 480 of FIG. 12 according to an embodiment may correspond to the camera module 100 of FIGS. 1 to 8 .

12 , the camera module 480 includes a lens assembly 510 , a flash 520 , an image sensor 530 , an image stabilizer 540 , a memory 550 (eg, a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. 560 may be included.

According to an embodiment, the lens assembly 510 may collect light emitted from a subject, which is an image to be captured. The lens assembly 510 may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module 480 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 510 . In this case, the camera module 480 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360 degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 510 may have the same lens properties (eg, angle of view, focal length, auto focus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may be a different lens assembly. It may have one or more lens properties different from the lens properties of . The lens assembly 510 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

According to an embodiment, the flash 520 may emit light used to enhance light emitted or reflected from a subject. According to an embodiment, the flash 520 may include one or more light emitting diodes (eg, a red-green-blue (RGB) LED, a white LED, an infrared LED, or an ultraviolet LED), or a xenon lamp.

According to an embodiment, the image sensor 530 may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light emitted or reflected from the subject and transmitted through the lens assembly 510 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 530 may include, for example, one image sensor selected from among image sensors having different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, the same It may include a plurality of image sensors having properties, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 530 may be implemented using, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 540 responds to the movement of the camera module 480 or the electronic device 401 including the same, and at least one lens or image sensor 530 included in the lens assembly 510 . may move in a specific direction or control operation characteristics of the image sensor 530 (eg, adjust read-out timing, etc.). This makes it possible to compensate for at least some of the negative effects of the movement on the image being taken. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 540, according to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 540 is a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 480 . Such a movement of the camera module 480 or the electronic device 401 may be detected using . According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 540 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer (OIS).

According to an embodiment, the memory 550 may temporarily store at least a portion of the image acquired through the image sensor 530 for the next image processing operation. For example, when image acquisition is delayed according to the shutter or a plurality of images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (eg, Bayer-patterned image or high-resolution image) is stored in the memory 550 and , a copy image corresponding thereto (eg, a low-resolution image) may be previewed through a display module (eg, the display module 460 of FIG. 11 ). Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, a user input or a system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 550 may be obtained and processed by, for example, the image signal processor 560 . According to an embodiment, the memory 550 may be configured as at least a part of the memory 430 or as a separate memory operated independently of the memory 430 .

According to an embodiment, the image signal processor 560 may perform one or more image processing on an image acquired through the image sensor 530 or an image stored in the memory 550 . The one or more image processes may include, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (eg, noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring ( blurring, sharpening, or softening. Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 560 may include at least one of the components included in the camera module 480 (eg, an image sensor). 530), for example, exposure time control, readout timing control, etc. The image processed by the image signal processor 560 is stored back in the memory 550 for further processing. or may be provided as an external component of the camera module 480 (eg, the memory 430 , the display module 460 , the electronic device 402 , the electronic device 404 , or the server 408 ).

According to an embodiment, the image signal processor 560 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 420 or as a separate processor operated independently of the processor 420 . When the image signal processor 560 is configured as a processor separate from the processor 420 , at least one image processed by the image signal processor 560 is displayed as it is or after additional image processing is performed by the processor 420 . may be displayed via module 460 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 401 may include a plurality of camera modules 480 each having different properties or functions. For example, a plurality of camera modules 480 including lenses having different angles of view (eg, the lens assembly 510 ) may be configured, and the electronic device 401 may be configured according to a user's selection. It can be controlled to change the angle of view of the camera module 480 performed in step 401 . In this case, for example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 480 may be a wide-angle camera, and at least the other may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 480 may be a front camera, and at least the other may be a rear camera. In addition, the plurality of camera modules 480 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, and an IR (infrared) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, a structured light camera). According to an embodiment, the IR camera may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 476 of FIG. 11 ). For example, the TOF camera may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 476 of FIG. 4 ) for detecting a distance to the subject.

In the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) includes a housing (eg, the housing 150), the housing (eg, the housing ( 150)) in a first carrier (eg, first carrier 120) movably coupled with respect to the housing (eg, housing 150), in the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120). A lens assembly (eg, lens assembly 110 ) that is accommodated and includes a lens group aligned along an optical axis and a barrel for accommodating the lens group, and disposed in the housing (eg, housing 150 ) to be aligned with the optical axis a second image sensor (eg, image sensor 162 ) disposed on a first surface of the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120 ) and forming a boundary with a first portion and the first portion a first magnet (eg, first magnet 123 ) comprising a portion, the first portion of the first magnet (eg, first magnet 123 ) fixed to the housing (eg, housing 150 ) a first coil (eg, first coil 151) facing the a second coil (eg, the second coil 152) facing the A surface of the second portion facing the second coil (eg, the second coil 152 ) may be polarized in a direction parallel to the first surface and perpendicular to the optical axis.

In the camera module (eg, camera module 100 ) according to an embodiment, the first part and the second part are aligned in a direction parallel to the optical axis, and the second part is the image more than the first part It may be closer to a sensor (eg, image sensor 162 ).

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100 ) according to an embodiment is movable within a predetermined range in the optical axis direction with respect to the housing (eg, the housing 150 ). )) coupled to, and further comprising a second carrier (eg, second carrier 140) configured to receive the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120), wherein the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120) The first carrier 120 may be configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140 ).

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment is between the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) and the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) a middle guide (eg, middle guide) for guiding the movement in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) of the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) A guide 130) may be further included.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment is disposed between the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) and the middle guide (eg, the middle guide 130). A first ball group (eg, the first ball group 131 ) and a second ball disposed between the middle guide (eg, the middle guide 130 ) and the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120 ) It further includes a group (eg, the second ball group 132), and the middle guide (eg, the middle guide 130) is located in a portion facing the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120). A first guide groove extending in a first direction perpendicular to the optical axis and partially accommodating the first ball group (eg, the first ball group 131), and the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) ) perpendicular to the optical axis and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, including a second guide groove accommodating a part of the second ball group (eg, the second ball group 132) and a third guide groove in which the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) is parallel to the first guide groove and partially accommodates the first ball group (eg, the first ball group 131) including, wherein the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) is parallel to the second guide groove and partially accommodates the second ball group (eg, the second ball group 132). It may include a guide groove.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment is a surface facing the middle guide (eg, the middle guide 130) of the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) and a third magnet polarized in the first direction, disposed on a surface facing the middle guide (eg, middle guide 130) of the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120), and A fourth magnet polarized in two directions, a first metal member attached to the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) and facing the third magnet, the second carrier (eg, a second carrier ( 140)) and may further include a second metal member facing the fourth magnet.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment includes a first Hall sensor and a second coil (eg:) located in the center of the first coil (eg, the first coil 151) A second Hall sensor located in the center of the second coil 152 may be further included.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment has one end coupled to the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120), and the other end of the second carrier (eg, the second carrier) (140) may further include a wire suspension coupled to.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment is on the second surface of the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) facing the housing (eg, the housing 150). A second magnet disposed, the second surface may face in a direction opposite to the first surface of the first carrier (eg, first carrier 120 ), and may face the first surface of the housing (eg, housing 150 ). It may further include a third coil fixed to the surface facing the second magnet.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100 ) according to an embodiment may further include a Hall sensor located in the center of the third coil.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment is a third device disposed between the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) and the housing (eg, the housing 150). It further includes a ball group, wherein the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) and the housing (eg, the housing 150) partially accommodate the third ball group and extend in a direction parallel to the optical axis It may include a guide groove.

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment includes the first magnet (eg, the first magnet 123) and the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120). It may further include a first yoke disposed between the first surface, the second magnet and the second yoke disposed between the second surface of the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140).

The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) according to an embodiment may further include a reflector configured to reflect light incident to one side toward the lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 110).

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device includes a housing (eg, housing 150) and a camera module (eg, camera module 100) disposed in the housing (eg, housing 150). The camera module (eg, the camera module 100) includes a camera housing (eg, the housing 150), and the camera housing (eg, the housing 150) in the camera housing (eg, the housing 150). ) movably coupled to a first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120), the lens group accommodated in the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) and aligned along the optical axis, and the lens A lens assembly (eg, lens assembly 110) including a barrel for accommodating a group, an image sensor (eg, image sensor 162) disposed within the camera housing (eg, housing 150) to be aligned with the optical axis , disposed on the first surface of the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120), a first magnet (eg, first magnet) including a first portion and a second portion forming a boundary with the first portion magnet 123), a first coil (eg, first coil) fixed to the camera housing (eg, housing 150) and facing the first portion of the first magnet (eg, first magnet 123) coil 151) and a second coil (eg, second coil) fixed to the camera housing (eg, housing 150) and facing the second portion of the first magnet (eg, first magnet 123) coil 152), and a surface facing the first coil (eg, first coil 151) of the first part has a single polarity, and the second coil (eg, first coil 151) of the second part has a single polarity. A surface facing the second coil 152 may be polarized in a direction parallel to the first surface and perpendicular to the optical axis.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, in the electronic device, the first part and the second part are aligned in a direction parallel to the optical axis, and the second part is larger than the image sensor (eg: may be closer to the image sensor 162 .

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) is movable within a predetermined range in the optical axis direction with respect to the camera housing (eg, the housing 150). A second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) coupled to (eg, the housing 150) and configured to receive the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120), The first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120 ) may be configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140 ).

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) includes the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) and the second carrier (eg, the second carrier ( 140)), a middle for guiding the movement in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140) of the first carrier (eg, the first carrier 120) A guide (eg, the middle guide 130) may be further included.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) includes the camera housing (eg, the housing 150) of the second carrier (eg, the second carrier 140). a third magnet disposed on a second surface facing )) may further include a third coil fixed to the surface facing the third magnet.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 100) includes a first Hall sensor located in the center of the first coil (eg, the first coil 151), the first A second Hall sensor positioned at the center of the second coil (eg, the second coil 152 ) and a third Hall sensor positioned at the center of the third coil may be further included.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device is disposed in the housing (eg, the housing 150), and reflects light incident to one side toward the lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 110). It may further include a reflector configured to do so.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates 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 , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 436 or external memory 438) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 401) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 440) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 420 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 401 ) may call at least one of one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium 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 include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

In the camera module,

housing;

a first carrier movably coupled with respect to the housing within the housing;

a lens assembly accommodated in the first carrier and including a lens group aligned along an optical axis and a barrel for accommodating the lens group;

an image sensor disposed within the housing to be aligned with the optical axis;

a first magnet disposed on a first surface of the first carrier and including a first portion and a second portion forming a boundary with the first portion;

a first coil fixed to the housing and facing the first portion of the first magnet; and

a second coil fixed to the housing and facing the second portion of the first magnet;

a side facing the first coil of the first portion has a single polarity, and a side facing the second coil of the second portion is polarized in a direction parallel to the first side and perpendicular to the optical axis, camera module.
According to claim 1,

wherein the first part and the second part are aligned in a direction parallel to the optical axis, and the second part is closer to the image sensor than the first part.
According to claim 1,

Further comprising a second carrier coupled to the housing to be movable in a predetermined range in the optical axis direction with respect to the housing and configured to receive the first carrier,

The first carrier is configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier.
4. The method of claim 3,

It is disposed between the first carrier and the second carrier, the camera module further comprising a middle guide for guiding the movement of the first carrier in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second carrier.
5. The method of claim 4,

a first ball group disposed between the first carrier and the middle guide; and

Further comprising a second ball group disposed between the middle guide and the second carrier,

The middle guide includes a first guide groove extending in a first direction perpendicular to the optical axis in a portion facing the first carrier and accommodating a portion of the first ball group, and an optical axis in a portion facing the second carrier and a second guide groove extending in a second direction perpendicular to and perpendicular to the first direction and receiving a part of the second ball group,

The first carrier includes a third guide groove parallel to the first guide groove and partially accommodating the first ball group,

The second carrier includes a fourth guide groove parallel to the second guide groove and partially accommodating the second ball group, the camera module.
5. The method of claim 4,

a third magnet disposed on a surface of the first carrier facing the middle guide and polarized in the first direction;

a fourth magnet disposed on a surface of the first carrier facing the middle guide and polarized in the second direction;

a first metal member attached to the second carrier and facing the third magnet; and

Attached to the second carrier, the camera module further comprising a second metal member facing the fourth magnet.
4. The method of claim 3,

a first Hall sensor located in the center of the first coil; and

The camera module further comprising a second Hall sensor located in the center of the second coil.
4. The method of claim 3,

a second magnet disposed on a second side of the second carrier facing the housing, the second side facing away from the first side of the first carrier; and

The camera module further comprising a third coil fixed to the surface of the housing facing the second magnet.
9. The method of claim 8,

The camera module further comprising a third Hall sensor located in the center of the third coil.
9. The method of claim 8,

a third ball group disposed between the second carrier and the housing;

The second carrier and the housing include a guide groove partially accommodating the third ball group and extending in a direction parallel to the optical axis, the camera module.
According to claim 1,

Further comprising a reflector configured to reflect light incident on one side toward the lens assembly, the camera module.
In an electronic device,

housing; and

Comprising a camera module disposed in the housing,

The camera module,

camera housing;

a first carrier movably coupled with respect to the camera housing within the camera housing;

a lens assembly accommodated in the first carrier and including a lens group aligned along an optical axis and a barrel for accommodating the lens group;

an image sensor disposed within the camera housing to be aligned with the optical axis;

a first magnet disposed on a first surface of the first carrier and including a first portion and a second portion forming a boundary with the first portion;

a first coil fixed to the camera housing and facing the first portion of the first magnet; and

a second coil fixed to the camera housing and facing the second portion of the first magnet;

a side facing the first coil of the first portion has a single polarity, and a side facing the second coil of the second portion is polarized in a direction parallel to the first side and perpendicular to the optical axis, electronic device.
13. The method of claim 12,

wherein the first portion and the second portion are aligned in a direction parallel to the optical axis, and the second portion is closer to the image sensor than the first portion.
13. The method of claim 12,

The camera module further includes a second carrier coupled to the housing to be movable in a predetermined range in the optical axis direction with respect to the camera housing and configured to receive the first carrier,

and the first carrier is configured to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis relative to the second carrier.
13. The method of claim 12,

The camera module,

a third magnet disposed on a second side of the second carrier facing the camera housing, the second side facing away from the first side of the first carrier; and

The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a third coil fixed to a surface of the housing facing the third magnet.