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Cap including a housing and optically transparent member to protect a camera module lens

US7880132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2007
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/57
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A camera module lens cap is provided to protect a camera module in a mobile device where the camera module is exposed. The camera module lens cap includes an optically transparent member for positioning adjacent a camera lens, and a housing for carrying the optically transparent member. The housing includes an overhanging lip for engaging a base of the camera module.

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