Patent ID: 8670068

Claim:
A camera module comprising: a camera unit for recording and storing images; a flash device for providing light; and a protective cover for protecting the camera unit and the flash device, the protective cover comprising: an opening capable of receiving the camera unit and gathering incoming light; a light hole comprising a receiving space and a through hole defined at the bottom of the receiving space and communicating with the receiving space, the flash device latched in and surrounded by the receiving space and partially exposed from the through hole, the through hole defined by two opposite bevel edges, the two opposite bevel edges transferring and diffusing the light from the flash unit; and a separation portion located between the opening and the light hole, wherein the light from the flash device is diffused and passes through the light hole, the camera unit and the flash device are spaced and separated by the separation portion to prevent the light of the flash device from entering the camera unit via the opening; wherein the camera module further comprises a light intensity sensor located between the camera unit and the flash device, the protective cover further defines a positioning hole passing through the separation portion, and the positioning hole is aligned with the light intensity sensor and is partially exposed from the positioning hole.