Patent ID: 8692874
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: A61B,G09B,H01L,H04N

Abstract:
1. An electronic imaging apparatus, comprising: an image sensor assembly, which includes an electronic image sensor; a plurality of lenses, which include an optical axis that forms an image on the electronic image sensor; a chassis, comprised of at least three sides that create an internal groove, a proximal open end, a distal open end, an open top, and a lens holder at the distal open end, wherein the internal groove comprises a cylindrical inner surface for positioning of the plurality of lenses and the image sensor assembly and an opening extending through the groove configured for insertion of the plurality of lenses and the image sensor assembly transversely relative to the optical axis, wherein the plurality of lenses are inserted into the lens holder, wherein the lens holder has an open cylindrical groove and is located near the distal open end and the image sensor assembly is located near the proximal open end; and a cover having a cylindrical inner surface, which covers the open top and closes over the image sensor assembly and the plurality of lenses, holding the plurality of lenses securely in their respective positions in the chassis.