CN106791327A - Camera components, circuit board components and terminals - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a camera assembly, a circuit board assembly and a terminal. The camera assembly includes a signal switching switch, a processor chip and a plurality of cameras. At least two of the plurality of cameras are electrically connected to the same signal switching switch, and the processor chip is communicatively connected to the signal switching switch. According to the camera assembly of the present invention, by making a plurality of cameras share a signal switching switch, and utilizing the signal switching switch to communicate with the processor chip, not only the number of components of the camera assembly is reduced, the production cost is reduced, but also the space volume occupied by the camera assembly is reduced, which is convenient for optimizing the internal space layout of the terminal.

Description

Camera components, circuit board components and terminals

technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of communication equipment, in particular, to a camera assembly, a circuit board assembly and a terminal.

Background technique

In related technologies, a dual-camera solution is adopted in the camera module of the terminal. When dual cameras are set, each camera corresponds to a section of flexible circuit board (FPC) and a connector, and each connector is connected to the main chip signal on the circuit board. Interface communication connection. Therefore, most of the space of the circuit board (PCB) will be occupied, it is difficult to optimize the space layout of the circuit board, it is not conducive to the design of the equipment, and it also increases the manufacturing cost of the terminal.

Contents of the invention

The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. Therefore, the present invention proposes a camera assembly, which has the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

The present invention provides a circuit board assembly, the circuit board assembly has the above-mentioned camera assembly.

The present invention also proposes a terminal, which has the above-mentioned circuit board assembly.

The camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of cameras; a signal switching switch, at least two of the multiple cameras are electrically connected to the same signal switching switch; and a processor chip, the processor chip Communicatively connected with the signal switching switch.

According to the camera assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, by making a plurality of cameras share a signal switching switch, and using the signal switching switch to communicate with the processor chip, not only the number of parts of the camera assembly is reduced, but also the production cost is reduced. The volume of the space occupied by the camera assembly is also reduced, which is convenient for optimizing the internal space layout of the terminal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the camera assembly further includes: a substrate on which the signal switching switch and the plurality of cameras are arranged.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first conductive circuit is printed on the substrate, one end of the first conductive circuit is connected to the signal switching switch, and the other end is connected to the processor chip.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a second conductive circuit is printed on the substrate, one end of the second conductive circuit is communicatively connected to the signal switching switch, and the other end is communicatively connected to the corresponding camera.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an embedding groove is provided on the substrate, and the camera is embedded in the embedding groove.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are two cameras, and the signal switching switch is located between the two cameras.

The circuit board assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: the above-mentioned camera assembly; a circuit board, on which the processor chip of the camera assembly is arranged; and a connector, on which the connector is arranged. and a flexible circuit board, one end of the flexible circuit board is communicatively connected with the signal switching switch of the camera assembly, and the other end is communicatively connected with the connector.

According to the circuit board assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, by making a plurality of cameras share a signal switching switch, and using the signal switching switch to communicate with the processor chip, it not only reduces the number of components of the circuit board assembly, but also reduces the production cost. The cost is also reduced, and the volume of the space occupied by the circuit board components is reduced, which is convenient for optimizing the internal space layout of the terminal.

A terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the above circuit board assembly.

According to the terminal of the embodiment of the present invention, by making multiple cameras share one signal switching switch, and using the signal switching switch to communicate with the processor chip, not only the number of parts of the circuit board assembly is reduced, but also the production cost is reduced. The volume of the space occupied by the circuit board components is also reduced, which is convenient for optimizing the internal space layout of the terminal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a camera or a video camera.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic structural view of a circuit board assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference signs:

camera assembly 100,

camera 110,

signal switching switch 120,

processor chip 130,

the substrate 140, the second conductive circuit 142,

circuit board 210, a third conductive circuit 211,

connector 220,

flexible circuit board 230,

A terminal 500 , a display component 510 , and a casing component 520 .

detailed description

Embodiments of the invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In describing the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial" , "radial", "circumferential" and other indicated orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying the referred device or Elements must have certain orientations, be constructed and operate in certain orientations, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the invention.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection , or integrated; can be mechanically connected, can also be electrically connected or can communicate with each other; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediary, can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, Unless expressly defined otherwise. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

The camera assembly 100, the circuit board assembly and the terminal 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1-2.

It should be noted that, as used herein, a "terminal" (also referred to as a "communication terminal") includes, but is not limited to, configured to be connected via a wired line (such as via a public switched telephone network (PSTN) , Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), digital cable, direct cable connection, and/or another data connection/network) and/or via (for example, for cellular networks, wireless local area networks (WLAN), digital television networks such as DVB-H network, satellite network, AM-FM broadcast transmitter, and/or another communication terminal's) wireless interface means for receiving/transmitting communication signals. Terminals arranged to communicate over a wireless interface may be referred to as "wireless communication terminals", "wireless terminals" and/or "mobile terminals". Examples of mobile terminals include, but are not limited to, satellite or cellular telephones; Personal Communications Systems (PCS) terminals that may combine cellular radiotelephones with data processing, facsimile, and data communication capabilities; may include radiotelephones, pagers, Internet/Intranet access , a PDA with a web browser, organizer, calendar, and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver; and a conventional laptop and/or palm-type receiver or other electronic device including a radiotelephone transceiver.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a camera assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a signal switching switch 120 , a processor chip 130 and a plurality of cameras 110 .

Specifically, at least two of the plurality of cameras 110 are electrically connected to the same signal switching switch 120 , that is, at least two cameras 110 in the camera assembly 100 share one signal switching switch 120 . For example, the number of cameras 110 is two, and the signal switch 120 is one, and the signal switch 120 is electrically connected with the two cameras 110 respectively; for another example, the number of cameras 110 is three, and the signal switch 120 is two, wherein one signal switch 120 is electrically connected to two of the three cameras 110, and the other signal switch 120 is electrically connected to the remaining one camera 110; for another example, the number of cameras 110 is three, and the signal There is one switch 120 , and the signal switch 120 is electrically connected to the three cameras 110 respectively. The signal switching switch 120 is in communication connection with the processor chip 130 . It should be noted that the "communication connection" here may refer to signal transmission in a wired form, or may refer to signal transmission in a wireless form.

In the related art, when a device such as a terminal is equipped with multiple cameras, the terminal 500 will also be equipped with multiple processor chips, and the multiple processor chips are connected to the multiple cameras in one-to-one correspondence, that is, each camera has a processor chip Corresponding connection with it.

According to the camera assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by making a plurality of cameras 110 share a signal switching switch 120, and using the signal switching switch 120 to communicate with the processor chip 130, thus not only reducing the number of parts of the camera assembly 100 The number reduces the production cost, and also reduces the volume of the space occupied by the camera assembly 100, which is convenient for optimizing the internal space layout of the terminal 500.

As shown in FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, the camera assembly 100 further includes a substrate 140 . The signal switching switch 120 and the plurality of cameras 110 are both disposed on the substrate 140 . Therefore, it is convenient to assemble the camera assembly 100 on the terminal 500 .

In order to improve the connection stability between the signal switching switch 120 and the processor chip 130, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first conductive line may be printed on the substrate 140, and one end of the first conductive line is connected to the signal switching switch 120 for communication. The other end communicates with the processor chip 130 . Therefore, the assembly process of the camera assembly 100 can be simplified, the production cycle can be shortened, and the production cost can be saved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 , a second conductive circuit 142 may also be printed on the substrate 140 , one end of the second conductive circuit 142 is in communication connection with the signal switch 120 , and the other end is in communication connection with the corresponding camera 110 . On the one hand, the connection stability and reliability between the camera 110 and the signal switching switch 120 can be improved; on the other hand, the assembly process of the camera assembly 100 can be simplified, the production cycle can be shortened, and the production cost can be saved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an embedding groove is provided on the substrate 140, and the camera 110 is embedded in the embedding groove. Thus, the camera 110 can be firmly and stably installed on the substrate 140 , thereby improving the assembly stability of the camera assembly 100 and simplifying the assembly process of the camera 110 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there may be two cameras 110 , the two cameras 110 may be arranged at intervals, and the signal switching switch 120 is arranged between the two cameras 110 . Therefore, it is convenient for the two cameras 110 to share the same signal switching switch 120 , thereby optimizing the layout of the camera assembly 100 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the circuit board assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a circuit board 210 , a connector 220 , a flexible circuit board 230 and the above-mentioned camera assembly 100 .

Specifically, the processor chip 130 of the camera assembly 100 is disposed on the circuit board 210 , and the connector 220 is disposed on the circuit board 210 and communicates with the processor chip 130 . One end of the flexible circuit board 230 is in communication connection with the signal switch 120 of the camera assembly 100 , and the other end is in communication connection with the connector 220 .

According to the circuit board assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of cameras 110 share one signal switching switch 120, and use the signal switching switch 120 to communicate with the processor chip 130, thereby not only reducing the number of parts of the circuit board assembly , the production cost is reduced, and the volume of the space occupied by the circuit board assembly is also reduced, so as to optimize the internal space layout of the terminal 500 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-2 , a terminal 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the above-mentioned circuit board assembly.

According to the terminal 500 of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of cameras 110 share one signal switching switch 120, and use the signal switching switch 120 to communicate with the processor chip 130, thereby not only reducing the number of parts of the circuit board assembly, The production cost is reduced, and the volume of the space occupied by the circuit board assembly is also reduced, so as to facilitate the optimization of the internal space layout of the terminal 500 .

Optionally, a third conductive circuit 211 may be printed on the circuit board 210, one end of the third conductive circuit 211 is connected to the connector 220, and the other end is connected to the processor chip 130, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the circuit board 210, The stability and reliability of the connection between the connector 220 and the processor chip 130 are improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal 500 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a camera or a video camera.

For convenience of description, a mobile phone is taken as an example to introduce the terminal 500 applicable to the present invention. In this embodiment, the mobile phone may include a housing assembly 510, a display assembly 520, a circuit board assembly, a battery, a memory, an input unit, a wireless fidelity (WiFi, wireless fidelity) module, a sensor, an audio circuit, a processor, and a projection unit , camera assembly 100 and other components. Wherein, components such as a battery, a memory, and a processor can be arranged on the main board. The display assembly 510 is embedded on the outer surface of the housing assembly 520 .

The radio frequency circuit can be used to receive and send signals during the process of sending and receiving information or talking. In particular, after receiving the downlink information of the base station, it is processed by the processor; in addition, the uplink data of the mobile phone is sent to the base station. Typically, radio frequency circuitry includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, transceiver, coupler, low noise amplifier, duplexer, and the like. In addition, radio frequency circuits can also communicate with networks and other devices through wireless communication. The above wireless communication can use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM, Global System for Mobile communication), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS, General Packet Radio Service), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA, Code Division Multiple Access), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), Long Term Evolution (LTE, Long Term Evolution), email, Short Message Service (SMS, Short Messaging Service), etc.

The memory can be used to store software programs and modules, and the processor executes various functional applications and data processing of the mobile phone by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory. The memory can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system, at least one application program required by a function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.); The data created by the use (such as audio data, phone book, etc.) and so on. In addition, the memory may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

The input unit can be used to receive input numbers or character information, and generate key signals related to user settings and function control of the mobile phone. Specifically, the input unit may include a touch panel and other input devices. The touch panel, also known as the touch screen, can collect the user's touch operation on or near it (such as the user's operation on the touch panel or near the touch panel by using any suitable object or accessory such as a finger, a stylus), And drive the corresponding connection device according to the preset program.

The display component 510 can be used to display information input by the user or provided to the user and various menus of the mobile phone. The display component 510 may include a display panel, and the display panel may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display unit (LCD, Liquid Crystal Display), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED, Organic Light-Emitting Diode), and the like. Further, the touch panel can cover the display panel. When the touch panel detects a touch operation on or near it, it will be sent to the processor to determine the type of the touch event, and then the processor will display the touch event on the display panel according to the type of the touch event. Provide corresponding visual output.

In addition, the mobile phone may further include at least one sensor, such as an attitude sensor, a light sensor, and other sensors.

Specifically, the attitude sensor can also be called a motion sensor, and as one of the motion sensors, a gravity sensor can be cited. The gravity sensor uses elastic sensitive elements to make a cantilever displacement device, and uses an energy storage device made of elastic sensitive elements. The spring drives the electrical contact, so as to convert the change of gravity into the change of electrical signal.

Audio circuitry, speakers and microphones provide the audio interface between the user and the phone. The audio circuit can transmit the electrical signal converted from the received audio data to the speaker, and the speaker converts it into a sound signal output; on the other hand, the microphone converts the collected sound signal into an electrical signal, which is converted into an audio signal after being received by the audio circuit After the audio data is output to the processor for processing, it can be sent to another mobile phone through the radio frequency circuit, or the audio data can be output to the memory for further processing.

WiFi is a short-distance wireless transmission technology. The mobile phone can help users send and receive emails, browse the web, and access streaming media through the WiFi module. It provides users with wireless broadband Internet access.

The processor is the control center of the mobile phone. It uses various interfaces and lines to connect various parts of the entire mobile phone. By running or executing software programs and/or modules stored in the memory, and calling data stored in the memory, it executes various functions of the mobile phone. Various functions and processing data, so as to monitor the mobile phone as a whole. Optionally, the processor may include one or more processing units; preferably, the processor may integrate an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly processes the operating system, user interface and application programs, etc., and the modulation The demodulation processor mainly handles wireless communication.

In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification without conflicting with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make the above-mentioned The embodiments are subject to changes, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (9)

1. a kind of CCD camera assembly, it is characterised in that including：

Multiple cameras；

Signal shift switch, in multiple cameras at least two electrically connect with the same signal shift switch；With

Processor chips, the processor chips are connected with signal shift switch communication.

2. CCD camera assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that also include：

Substrate, the signal shift switch and multiple cameras are all provided with the substrate.

3. CCD camera assembly according to claim 2, it is characterised in that the first conducting wire is printed with the substrate, One end of first conducting wire is connected with signal shift switch communication, and the other end is communicated with the processor chips and connected Connect.

4. CCD camera assembly according to claim 2, it is characterised in that the second conducting wire is printed with the substrate, One end of second conducting wire is connected with signal shift switch communication, and the other end is communicated with the corresponding camera Connection.

5. CCD camera assembly according to claim 2, it is characterised in that the substrate is provided with embedded groove, the shooting Head is embedded in the embedded groove.

6. CCD camera assembly according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the camera is two, the signal switching Switch is located between two cameras.

7. a kind of circuit board assemblies, it is characterised in that including：

CCD camera assembly according to any one of claim 1-6；

Circuit board, the processor chips of the CCD camera assembly are located on the circuit board；

Connector, the connector is located on the circuit board and is connected with processor chips communication；With

Flexible PCB, one end of the flexible PCB communicates with the signal shift switch of the CCD camera assembly and connects Connect, the other end is connected with connector communication.

8. a kind of terminal, it is characterised in that including circuit board assemblies according to claim 7.

9. terminal according to claim 8, it is characterised in that the terminal be mobile phone, panel computer, notebook computer, Camera or video camera.