Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing multi-lens array cameras and mounts

Abstract

In accordance with disclosed embodiments, there are provided methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing multi-lens array cameras and mounts. In one embodiment there is a lens mount assembly, having therein a lens mount with a front side and a back side; a lens array mounted to the front side of the lens mount, the lens array having a plurality of optics embedded within lenses mounted to the front side of the lens mount; a plurality of image capture circuits at the back side of the lens mount, the plurality of image capture circuits having a one to one correspondence to the lenses of the lens array mounted to the front side of the lens mount; and a plurality of receiving couplers at the front side of the lens mount, each to receive one of the lenses of the lens array, wherein the receiving couplers mechanically bring the optics of the respective lens mounted thereto into alignment with a corresponding one of the image capture circuits on the back side of the lens mount opposing the mounted lens. The lens mount assembly may be embodied within a camera body assembly such as a hand-held smart phone, a tablet computing device or a stand alone hand held camera. The lens mount assembly may be interchangeable with other lens mount assemblies for a multi-lens array camera. Other related embodiments are disclosed.