Patent ID: 9623799
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B60Q,B60R,B60S,G03B,G06K,H04N

Claim:
1. A camera module suitable for use for a vision system of a vehicle, said camera module comprising: a camera housing portion; said camera housing portion comprising a generally cylindrical portion extending outwardly from a base portion; an imaging sensor disposed at said base portion; a lens system received at said cylindrical portion of said camera housing portion; a first circuit board including circuitry associated with said imaging sensor; a connector portion; wherein said camera housing portion and said connector portion are configured to join together to encase said imaging sensor and said circuitry; wherein, when joined together, said camera housing portion and said connector portion substantially prevent intrusion of water; said connector portion comprising a multi-pin connector extending in a direction away from said camera housing portion when said camera housing portion and said connector portion are joined together; said multi-pin connector comprising a plurality of terminals each of which comprises (i) a first end comprising a pin extending outwardly from said connector portion and configured to electrically connect with a connector of a vehicle equipped with said camera module and (ii) an opposing second end configured for electrical connection with said circuitry; and wherein said camera module is configured for mounting at a portion of the equipped vehicle.