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Dual-camera module, electronic device, and image acquisition method

US11245825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2019
Grant dateFeb 8, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/52
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual camera assembly, an electronic apparatus and a method of acquiring an image are provided. The dual camera assembly includes: a first camera lens and a second camera lens; a first sensor configured for receiving light that has passed through the first camera lens; a liquid crystal light valve and a polarizer which are on a side, which is close to the first camera lens, of the first sensor. The polarizer is on a side, which is close to the first sensor, of the liquid crystal light valve, and liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal light valve are rotatable.

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