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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 25, 2017
Light Labs Inc., Redwood City, CA (US);
Harpuneet Singh, Dublin, CA (US);
James Schmieder, Wayland, NY (US);
Sapna A. Shroff, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
LIGHT LABS INC., Redwood City, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for implementing optical chains, e.g., camera modules, which can be used in a camera device are described as well as camera devices including multiple camera modules. In various embodiments one or more camera modules include mirror assemblies which support a movable mirror. The mirror is driven in some embodiments by a linear actuator, e.g., piezo electric actuator with the linear motion of the actuator's push rod being converted into angular mirror rotation by use of hinge, e.g., pivot on which the mirror is mounted. A return spring provide a force contrary to that provided by the actuator. A recess is included in a mounting board to allow the bottom of the mirror or a portion of the mirror mounting hinge to be placed below the surface of the mounting board to which the camera module is secured.