Patent ID: 9609234
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: H01L,H04N

Claim:
1. A completely self-contained camera module, comprising: a housing for mounting to a desired surface; an internal support structure positioned within the housing; at least two cameras secured to the internal support structure, each camera having a field of view to an exterior of the housing, the internal support structure securable to and removable from the housing so that the internal support structure and the cameras are operable for installation during manufacturing to at least reduce manufacturing variability and so that, when a module is not working in the field, the internal support structure and the cameras are operable for replacement by an operator with a different internal support structure and cameras without requiring tools and without needing to locate and replace a specific malfunctioning camera; and further comprising a base that is operably connected to the housing, wherein the base includes power and control elements for supplying power and control signals to the cameras wherein the base includes at least one electrical connection element for receiving the internal support structure and for providing power and control signals to the cameras.