PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-12052484-B2
Application Number: US-202217659621-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Camera integration for portable electronic devices

Abstract:
A portable electronic device can have a housing including a wall, the wall at least partially defining an external surface, and the housing defining an aperture disposed opposite the wall. A display assembly can be positioned at the aperture and a retention component can be positioned at least partially in an internal volume defined by the housing. The portable electronic device can also have an optical component that includes an optical component housing defining a camera aperture and a camera module positioned at the camera aperture. The optical component can be configured to be removably retained against the wall by the retention component and to be removably retained against the display assembly by the retention component.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a housing comprising a wall at least partially defining an external surface, the housing defining an aperture disposed opposite the wall; 
 a display assembly positioned at the aperture; 
 a first camera module positioned within an internal volume defined by the housing, the first camera module configured to operate at a first frame rate, and the first camera module having a first thickness dimension; 
 a second camera module positioned within the internal volume, the second camera module configured to operate at a second frame rate that is lower than the first frame rate, and the second camera module having a second thickness that is less than the first thickness; and 
 a processor disposed within the housing, the processor electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, the processor configured to:
 receive a first set of image data from the first camera module, the first set of image data defining a first image quality; 
 receive a second set of image data from the second camera module, the second set of image data defining a second image quality lower than the first image quality; and 
 combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data defining a third image quality greater than the first image quality and the second image quality. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , further comprising an optical component, wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are collocated within the optical component. 
     
     
       3. The portable electronic device of  claim 2 , wherein the display assembly defines a notch and the optical component is at least partially disposed at the notch. 
     
     
       4. The portable electronic device of  claim 3 , wherein the first camera module and the second camera module are each disposed between the wall and an active area of the display assembly. 
     
     
       5. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a base portion comprising an input component; and 
 a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion comprising:
 a housing; 
 a display assembly mounted to the housing and comprising an active area; 
 a protrusion at least partially defining a recess and extending outward from the display portion, the protrusion being at least one of integrally attached to or magnetically attachable to at least one of the housing or the active area; 
 a camera module positioned in an internal volume defined by the protrusion; and 
 a component positioned in the recess. 
 
 
     
     
       6. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the component comprises at least one of:
 a radiating element of an antenna; 
 an audio component; or 
 a structural lattice. 
 
     
     
       7. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the camera module is a first camera module and the display portion further comprises a second camera module collocated with the first camera module in the internal volume. 
     
     
       8. The portable electronic device of  claim 7 , wherein the first camera module comprises a first range of focal lengths and the second camera module comprises a second range of focal lengths different from the first range of focal lengths. 
     
     
       9. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the housing or the active area comprises a magnetic retention component corresponding to the protrusion. 
     
     
       10. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the protrusion is positioned opposite a central region of the active area of the display assembly. 
     
     
       11. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a base portion comprising an input component; and 
 a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion comprising:
 a housing defining an aperture and an internal volume, the housing comprising a back cover positioned opposite the aperture, the back cover comprising:
 a first region defining a first exterior surface of the display portion; and 
 a second region protruding from the first exterior surface; 
 
 a display assembly positioned at the aperture, the display assembly defining an active area; and 
 an optical component positioned in a portion of the internal volume defined by the second region, the optical component comprising a camera module positioned adjacent to the active area. 
 
 
     
     
       12. The portable electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the optical component further comprises a sensor module positioned to detect a property of an ambient environment opposite the active area. 
     
     
       13. The portable electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the camera module is positioned to receive light through the active area. 
     
     
       14. The portable electronic device of  claim 12 , wherein the sensor module is positioned at the second region of the back cover. 
     
     
       15. The portable electronic device of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the camera module comprises a first camera module; and 
 the sensor module comprises a second camera module. 
 
     
     
       16. The portable electronic device of  claim 15 , further comprising a processor disposed within the housing, the processor electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module, the processor configured to:
 receive a first set of image data from the first camera module; 
 receive a second set of image data from the second camera module; and 
 combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data. 
 
     
     
       17. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the housing comprises a back cover positioned opposite the active area of the display assembly. 
     
     
       18. The portable electronic device of  claim 17 , wherein the protrusion is positioned on the back cover. 
     
     
       19. The portable electronic device of  claim 18 , wherein the protrusion extends around an entirety of a perimeter region of the back cover. 
     
     
       20. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , wherein the protrusion is a first protrusion, and the portable electronic device further comprises a second protrusion positioned on a surface of the housing opposite the first protrusion. 
     
     
       21. The portable electronic device of  claim 20 , wherein the camera module is a first camera module positioned in an internal volume defined by the first protrusion, and the portable electronic device comprises a second camera module positioned in an internal volume defined by the second protrusion.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/261,333, filed Sep. 17, 2021, entitled “CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/180,202, filed Apr. 27, 2021, entitled “CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The described embodiments relate generally to components for an electronic device. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to components and structures for electronic devices including cameras and displays. 
     BACKGROUND 
     The components of an electronic device, for example, a housing of an electronic device and associated components, can include structures having features tailored to the specific purposes for which they are employed. The components can be configured to provide physical support or protection to other components of the electronic device, provide for thermal transmission, provide for airflow through or around the electronic device, or provide for any number of additional purposes. The components of the electronic device can be designed to provide a unique and pleasing look and feel to a user. Additionally, the components can be designed to optimize one or more dimensions of the device, such as an amount of active area of the device. 
     Recent advances in electronic devices have enabled high levels of performance. Existing components, structures, desired geometries, and methods of assembly for electronic devices, however, can limit the levels of performance of such devices. For example, traditional housings can limit the amount or relative percentage of active area of a display, or the available volume for use by optical components. Similarly, traditional methods of device assembly can include features or components that inhibit device performance, even when non-traditional housing structures are used. Further, traditional structures and methods used to assemble an electronic device can undesirably limit one or more dimensions of the device relative to the individual dimensions of each component. In this regard, further tailoring of components for electronic devices can provide additional or enhanced functionality, desired dimensions, and pleasing aesthetic features. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a portable electronic device can include a housing including a wall, the wall at least partially defining an external surface, and the housing defining an aperture disposed opposite the wall. A display assembly can be positioned at the aperture. A first camera module can be disposed within an internal volume defined by the housing. A second camera module can be positioned within the internal volume. A processor can be disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor can be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor can be configured to receive a second set of image date from the second camera module. The processor can be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data. 
     In some examples, the portable electronic device can further include an optical component. The first camera module and the second camera module can be collocated within the optical component. The display assembly can define a notch and the optical component can be at least partially disposed at the notch. In some examples, the first camera module and the second camera module can be each disposed between the wall and an active region of the display assembly. The first camera module can be configured to operate at a different frame rate from a frame rate of the second camera. In some examples, an overall thickness of the first camera module can be different from an overall thickness of the second camera module. The overall thickness of the first camera module can be about 3 mm or less. The overall thickness of the second camera module can be about 3 mm or less. The first set of image data and the second set of image data can be combined using machine learning techniques. 
     According to some aspects, a portable electronic device can include a base portion including an input component, a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion housing defining an aperture. The display portion housing can include a protrusion positioned at a perimeter region of the aperture, the protrusion at least partially surrounding a display portion volume. A display assembly can be positioned at the aperture, a camera module can be positioned in an internal volume defined by the protrusion that is adjacent to the display portion volume, and a component can be positioned in the display portion volume. 
     In some examples, the component includes a radiating element of an antenna. The component can include an audio component. The component can include a structural lattice. The protrusion can extend around the entire perimeter region of the aperture. The camera module can receive light passing through an active area of the display assembly. For example, the display assembly can include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel, an array of low-power micro light emitting diodes (LED), a combination thereof, or any other display technology. The camera module can be a first camera module and the display portion can also include a second camera module collocated with the first camera module within the internal volume. The first camera module and the second camera module can be disposed within an optical component at least partially positioned at a notch defined by the display assembly. 
     According to some aspects, a portable electronic device can include a base portion including an input component and a display portion rotatably attached to the base portion, the display portion including a display portion defining an aperture and an internal volume. The display portion housing can include a wall positioned opposite the aperture, the wall defining a planar surface and a protrusion. A display assembly can be positioned at the aperture, and a sensor assembly can be disposed in a portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion and the display assembly. The sensor assembly can include a camera module positioned to receive light passing through the display assembly, and a sensor module positioned to detect one or more properties of an ambient environment opposite an active surface of the display assembly. 
     In some examples, the camera module is positioned to receive light passing through an active area of the display assembly. The sensor assembly can be positioned adjacent to a central region of the active area of the display assembly. The camera module can be a first camera module and the sensor module can include a second camera module. The sensor module can include a LiDAR module. In some examples, the portable electronic device can further include a processor disposed within the housing. The processor can be electrically connected to the first camera module and the second camera module. The processor can be configured to receive a first set of image data from the first camera module. The processor can be configured to receive a second set of image date from the second camera module. The processor can be configured to combine the first set of image data and the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG.  1    shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2 A  shows a side view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2 B  shows a side view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2 C  shows a side view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 B  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 C  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 A  shows a front view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 B  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5    shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  6    shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  7    shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 A  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 B  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 C  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 D  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 A  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 B  shows a front perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  10 A  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  10 B  shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  11 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  11 B  shows a close-up view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  11 C  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device.  
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     The architecture and components of the electronic devices, including display portions, described herein, can allow for configurations of an electronic device that can maximize the active area of a display or display cell in a display portion, while still providing visual access to one or more components of the device that may need to be positioned at the display portion facing a user to achieved desired levels of functionality. In traditional electronic device configurations, such as with traditionally designed laptops that include a user-facing camera, the display portion can include a relatively large region or bezel above the active area of the display cell that can extend across an entire width of the display portion to house the camera. Additionally, traditional laptop display portion designs can include relatively large bezels around most or all of the periphery of the display cell to hide components for mounting the display cell to the display portion housing, for example, components that can fix the position of the display cell in one or more directions relative to the display housing. 
     In contrast, the components, features, and configurations described herein can allow for display portion designs that maximize the user-facing active area of the display, while minimizing or even eliminating the bezels adjacent to the display cell, all while maintaining the same or even improved levels of display performance. For example, the display portions described herein can have relatively small or even no bezel area around at least two edges or sides of a display cell. In some examples, an electronic device can include one or more user-facing components, such as a camera and an ambient light sensor, that can be positioned at an edge of the display, but that may not require a bezel or inactive region that extends across an entire dimension of the display. In other words, the user facing component can be disposed behind or under the screen such that each user facing component can receive light passing through an active area of the display. In some examples, the user-facing components can be movable and/or removable relative to the display. 
     In the description herein, the terms “first portion,” “display portion,” and “upper portion” can refer to a lid portion of a computing device. Generally, a lid portion of a computing device is configured to be in a substantially upright position for a user to view a display housed in the lid portion while the device is being operated. In some examples, however, the lid portion can assume any desired position relative to the base portion. In the description below, the terms “second portion,” “main housing,” “base portion,” and “lower portion” can refer to a base of a computing device that can be movable affixed to the lid portion, and that generally includes connections to input components for user interaction with the computing device. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 13 C . However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature including at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood as referring to a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature that can include one of each listed option (e.g., only one of the first option, only one of the second option, or only one of the third option), multiple of a single listed option (e.g., two or more of the first option), two options simultaneously (e.g., one of the first option and one of the second option), or combination thereof (e.g., two of the first option and one of the second option). 
       FIG.  1    shows a front-facing perspective view of an electronic device  100 . The electronic device  100  can be a laptop computer or a notebook computer, but this is merely one representative example of a device according to the present disclosure. The electronic device  100  can, for example, correspond to a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant (“PDA”), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control device, and other similar electronic devices. The electronic device  100  can be referred to as an electronic device, or a consumer device. The electronic device  100  can include a housing having a base portion  104 , which can be moveably, pivotally, or rotatably connected or affixed to a display portion  102 , for example, by way of a hinge assembly  103 . The display portion  102  and the base portion  104  can be referred to as different sections or portions of a single housing of the electronic device  100 . The display portion  102  can pivot or otherwise move with respect to the base portion  104  from a closed position to an open position, and back again with the aid of the hinge assembly  103 . Although illustrated as being pivotally attached to the base portion  104 , in some examples, the display portion  102  can move in any manner desired relative to the base portion  104 . For example, the display portion  102  can slide laterally relative to the base portion  104 . In some examples, the display portion  102  can move in any combination of directions relative to the base portion  104 . For example, the display portion  102  can be rotated relative to the base portion  104 , and/or can slide laterally relative to the base portion  104 . 
     In the closed position, the display portion  102  can be positioned substantially on top of or over at least a portion of a top surface  114  of the base portion  104 . In some examples, the display portion  102  can directly contact the top surface  114  of the base portion  104 . In some examples, the display portion  102  can be substantially parallel to the top surface  114  of the base portion  104  when in the closed position. In the open position, the display portion  102  can be positioned at an angle relative to the top surface  114  of the base portion, for example, generally perpendicular to the top surface  114  of the base portion  104 . In some examples, in an open position, the display portion  102  and the base portion  104  can form a generally obtuse angle. In some examples, the electronic device  100  can still be considered to be in an open position when an angle of less than 90 degrees is formed between the display portion  102  and the base portion  104 . 
     In some examples, the base portion  104  can include various user input devices such as a keyboard  118  and a touchpad  120 , which can, for example, receive touch or other finger gesturing input from a user. In some examples, one or more of the input components  118 ,  120  can at least partially define the top surface  114 , and can at least partially be positioned in an aperture or apertures defined by the base portion  104 . The base portion  104  and the display portion  102  can each define internal volumes, chambers, or cavities that house internal components of the electronic device  100 . The display portion  102  can further define an aperture or an opening and can include a display  108  disposed therein. In some examples, the display portion  102  can include a rear housing, rear wall, or a rear cover  107  that can be disposed opposite the aperture and/or the display  108 . Thus, the display portion  102  and the base portion  104  can function as housings for internal components. 
     The display  108  can be any form of display, component, or device used to display visual content to a user. For example, the display  108  can be a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a liquid-crystal display (LCD) display, a micro-LED display, or the like. In some examples, the display  108  can be any form of display now known in the art, or as may be developed in the future. In some examples, the display  108  can be a touch screen display, or can have touch detecting capabilities. In some examples, however, the electronic device can be capable of detecting a user&#39;s touch, and/or a position of an appendage of the user, by components other than the display  108 . In some examples, the display portion  102  can also include one or more user-facing components, such as an optical component, or visual component  112 , that can be disposed at a notch defined by one or more components of the display  108 . In some examples, the optical component  112  can include a camera module  113 . In some examples, the camera module  113  can be used as a user-facing camera. However, as described herein, in some examples, the optical component  112  can include multiple camera modules, or the same camera module  113  can be used as a user-facing and/or non-user-facing camera module  113 . Further details of the electronic device  100  are provided below with reference to  FIGS.  2 A- 2 C . 
       FIG.  2 A  illustrates a side view of an electronic device  200 . The electronic device can be substantially similar to and can include some or all of the features of any of the electronic devices described herein, such as electronic device  100 . In some examples, the display portion  202  can include a display housing  205  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  208  that can be at least be partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  205 . The device  200  can also include a base portion  204 , and the base portion  204  and display portion  202  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component  203 . In some examples, the connecting component  203  can include a hinge, although substantially any form of connecting component or components  203  can be used. 
     In some examples, and as described with respect to  FIG.  1   , the electronic device  200  can include an optical component or sensor assembly  212 . The optical component or sensor assembly  212  can include any of the features, components, or subcomponents of any of the other optical components and/or sensor assemblies described herein. As shown in  FIG.  2 A , the display portion  202  can include a display portion housing  205  that can define an aperture in which the display assembly  208  is positioned. The display portion housing  205  can further include a wall  207  that can be disposed opposite the aperture and the display assembly  208 . In some examples, the display portion housing  205  can further include a protrusion  214  or an optical component housing. The protrusion  214  can extend away from a planar surface of the wall  207  and can be adjacent or near a periphery of the display assembly  208 . In some examples, the protrusion  214  can extend out of a plane defined by the display assembly  208 . In some examples, the protrusion  214  can at least partially define the internal volume of the display assembly. Although, in some examples, the protrusion can define a protrusion volume that can be isolated or separated from the internal volume defined by the display portion housing  205 . In either case, in some examples, the optical component  212  can be at least partially positioned with the protrusion volume or the portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion  214 . 
     In this way, the components, parts, or subcomponents of the optical component  212  can be located in a desirable position relative to the display assembly  208 , such as near or adjacent an active surface thereof, while allowing for a relatively small or thin cross-sectional area of the rest of the display portion housing  205 . Further, in some examples, the base portion  204  can define a recess, cut-out, indentation, or other feature that can be shaped to correspond to a shape of the protrusion  214  in order to allow for the display portion  202  to be positioned flush with the base portion  204  when the electronic device  200  is in a closed position. 
       FIG.  2 B  shows a side view of an electronic device  300  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including electronic device  200 . The electronic device  300  can include a display portion  302  including a display housing  305  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  308  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  305 . The device  300  can also include a base portion  304 , and the base portion  304  and the display portion  302  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component  303 . The display portion housing  305  can include a substantially planar back wall  307  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  308 . In some examples, the display portion housing  305  can further include a protrusion  314  that can extend from a plane defined by the wall  307  of the display portion housing  305 . 
     In the example shown in  FIG.  2 B , the protrusion  314  can extend from the plane defined by the wall  307  in a direction away from the display assembly  308  and/or the aperture defined by the display portion housing  305  containing the display assembly  308 . As with electronic device  200 , the optical component  312  can be contained in a protrusion volume and/or a portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion  314 . This configuration can allow for the display portion  302 , including the display assembly  308 , to be positioned flush or substantially flush or level with the base portion  304  in a closed configuration, while still providing adequate internal volume to contain the optical component  312 . 
       FIG.  2 C  shows a side view of an electronic device  400  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including electronic device  400 . The electronic device  400  can include a display portion  402  that can include a display housing  405  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  408  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  405 . The device  400  can also include a base portion  404 , and the base portion  404  and display portion  402  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component  403 . The display portion housing  405  can include a wall  407  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  408 . 
     As described with respect to  FIG.  2 A , the display portion housing  405  can include a first protrusion  414  that can extend away from a planar surface of the wall  407  and can be adjacent or near a periphery of the display assembly  408 . In some examples, the protrusion  414  can extend out of a plane defined by the display assembly  408 . Further, in some examples, the display portion housing  405  can also include a second protrusion  424  that can extend from the plane defined by the wall  407  in a direction away from the display assembly  408  and/or the aperture defined by the display portion housing  405  containing the display assembly  408 . 
     In some examples, the portions of the internal volume and/or protrusion volumes defined by the first protrusion  414  and the second protrusion  424  can be in communication with one another and/or with the portion of the internal volume defined by the rest of the display portion housing  405 . In some other examples, however, either or both of the protrusion volumes defined by the first protrusion  414  and the second protrusion  424  may not be in communication with one another or the internal volume defined by the display portion housing  405 . As with other electronic devices described herein, the optical component  412  can be positioned in an internal volume or protrusion volume at least partially defined by the first protrusion  414  and/or the second protrusion  424 . Additionally, although the first protrusion  414  and the second protrusion  424  are illustrated as being disposed in line with and opposite from one another on the display portion housing  405 , it should be noted that either of the first protrusion  414  and the second protrusion  424  can be positioned at any location on the display portion housing  405  and need not align with one another. Thus, in some examples where the first protrusion  414  and the second protrusion  424  are positioned at laterally distinct positions on the display portion housing  405 , some parts or subcomponents of the optical component or sensor assembly  412  can be positioned in a volume defined by the first protrusion  414 , and some other parts or subcomponents of the optical component  412  can be positioned in the volume defined by the second protrusion  424 . 
       FIG.  3 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device  500  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including electronic devices  200  and  400  as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 C . As with electronic devices  200  and  400 , the electronic device  500  can include a display portion  502  that can include a display housing  505  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  508  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  505 . The device  500  can also include a base portion  504 , and the base portion  504  and the display portion  502  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component  503 . The display portion housing  505  can include a wall  507  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  508 , and a protrusion  514  that can contain an optical component  512  at least partially positioned therein. 
     As shown, the optical component  512  can include at least one camera  513 , and can be positioned substantially adjacent to the active area of the display assembly  508 . In the present example, the active area of the display assembly  508  can have a recessed, notched, or indented region at the location of the protrusion  514 . In this way, the active area of the display assembly  508  can at least partially surround the protrusion  514  and/or optical component  512 . For example, the active area of the display assembly  508  can surround two or more sides of the protrusion  514  and/or optical component  512 . Further, the camera  513  of the optical component can be a user-facing camera and can face in a same general direction as the active area of the display assembly  508 . Accordingly, the camera  513  can function as a user-facing camera during, for example, a video call. 
       FIG.  3 B  shows a perspective view of an electronic device  600  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including electronic device  500  as shown in  FIG.  3 A . As with electronic device  500 , the electronic device  600  can include a display portion  602  that can include a display housing  605  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  608  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  605 . The device  600  can also include a base portion  604 , and the base portion  604  and display portion  602  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  605  can include a wall  607  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  608 . 
     In some examples, the device  600  can include an optical component  612  that can be substantially similar to the optical component  512  described with respect to  FIG.  3 A , and that can be positioned in a volume defined by a protrusion (not shown) of the display housing  605 . In addition to a user-facing camera similar to the user-facing camera  513  described with respect to  FIG.  3 A , the optical component  612  can also include a second camera  623 . In some examples, the second camera  623  can be positioned or oriented to face a different direction than another camera of the optical component  612 . For example, a first camera of the optical component  612  can be user-facing and the second camera  623  can face in the opposite direction. In this way, the second camera  623  can be used to provide image data relating to the environment behind the display assembly  608 . 
       FIG.  3 C  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device  700  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including electronic device  500  as shown in  FIGS.  3 A . As with electronic device  500 , the electronic device  700  can include a display portion  702  that can include a display housing  705  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  708  that can be at least be partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  705 . The device  700  can also include a base portion  704 , and the base portion  704  and display portion  702  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  705  can include a wall  707  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  708 , and a protrusion  724  that can contain an optical component  712  at least partially positioned therein, for example, as described with respect to  FIGS.  2 B and  2 C . 
     In some examples, the device  700  can include an optical component  712  that can be substantially similar to the optical component  712  described with respect to  FIG.  3 A  and that can be positioned in a volume defined by a protrusion  724  of the display housing  705 . In addition to a user-facing camera similar to the user-facing camera  513  described with respect to  FIG.  3 A , the optical component  712  can also include a second camera  723 . In some examples, the second camera  723  can be positioned to face a different direction than another camera of the optical component  712 . For example, a first camera of the optical component  712  can be user-facing, and the second camera  723  can face in the opposite direction. In this way, the second camera  723  can be used to provide image data relating to the environment behind the display assembly  708 . 
     Although described herein as including a second camera  723 , it should be understood that the optical component  712  can include any number and/or type of sensors in addition to, or in place of, any of the cameras described herein. Accordingly, the second camera  723  can include a sensor module, such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) module, facial recognition sensor or sensors, object recognition sensor or sensors, or any other sensor or sensors as desired. Similarly, a first user-facing camera of any of the optical components described herein, including optical components  512  and  612  can include any number or type of sensor as desired, such as an infrared camera, a time-of-flight camera, a LiDAR module. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein, and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and/or housings, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIG.  4   . 
       FIG.  4 A  shows a front view of a display portion  802  of an electronic device that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The display portion  802  can be substantially similar to any of the display portions described herein, and can include at least a display portion housing  805  defining an internal volume and an aperture in which a display assembly  808  can be positioned. In some examples, the display portion can include a transparent cover layer  809  that can overlay the display assembly  808 , including an active area thereof. In some examples, the transparent cover layer  809  can be considered part of the display assembly  808  and/or the display housing  805 . The transparent cover layer  809  can substantially occlude, block, or seal the aperture defined by the display portion housing  805 . In some examples, a top or exterior surface of the transparent cover layer  809  can be flush or even with an exterior surface defined by the display portion housing  805 . 
     In some examples, the display portion  802  can include a protrusion  814  that can be substantially similar to, and can serve the same or similar functions as the protrusions described with respect  FIGS.  1 - 3 C . That is, as shown in the inset view, the protrusion  814  can at least partially define a volume that can contain an optical component  812 . 
       FIG.  4 B  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the display portion  802  of  FIG.  4 A , including the transparent protective cover  809 . As can be seen, the transparent cover layer  809  can include the protrusion  814 , and can at least partially define the volume containing the optical component  812 . In some examples, the transparent cover layer  809  can include any transparent material as desired, including polymeric material, glass, ceramic, and/or combinations thereof. In some examples, the transparent cover layer  809 , including the protrusion  814 , can be formed from a single or unitary portion of transparent material. That is, the transparent cover layer  809  can include a planar portion that overlies the display assembly  808  and a protrusion portion  814  that overlies and/or contains the optical component  812 . The protrusion  814  can define a portion of the exterior surface of the transparent cover layer  809  that can be offset from the planar portion. In some examples, the transparent cover layer  809  can include fused glass and can be cut, milled, machined, or otherwise subtractively manufactured to achieve the described structure. In some examples, however, the transparent cover layer  809  can be formed by any process as desired, including any combination of additive and/or subtractive processes. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and/or housings, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  5 - 7   . 
       FIG.  5    shows a perspective view of an electronic device  900  that can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device  900  can include a display portion  902  that can include a display housing  905  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  908  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  905 . The device  900  can also include a base portion  904 , and the base portion  904  and display portion  902  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  905  can include a wall  907  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  908 . 
     In some examples, the display housing  905  can include a protrusion  924  that can be substantially similar to the protrusions described herein, including the protrusion  724  described with respect to  FIG.  3 C . That is, the protrusion  924  can extend from the plane defined by the wall  907  in a direction away from the display assembly  908  and/or the aperture defined by the display portion housing  905  containing the display assembly  908 . The optical component  912  can be contained in a protrusion volume and/or a portion of the internal volume defined by the protrusion  924 . In some examples, and as described herein, the optical component  912  can include at least one user-facing camera (not-shown) that can face in a same general direction as an active area of the display assembly  908 . For example, the user-facing camera of the optical component  912  can be used to capture an image of a user when the user is viewing the display assembly  908 . 
     Further, as shown in  FIG.  5   , the optical component  912  can include a number of additional camera and/or sensor modules. The optical component  924  in  FIG.  5    is shown as including four camera and/or sensor modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928 , although it should be understood that the optical component  912  can include substantially any number and/or type of camera and/or sensor modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928 . The protrusion  924  and/or the optical component  912  can have substantially any shape as desired. Further, the protrusion  924  can have a shape and/or position that can be independent of any user-facing parts of the optical component  912  and/or a user-facing protrusion or protrusion extending from a plane defined by the display assembly  908 . 
     As described herein, the camera and/or sensor modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  can include any type of optical camera, optical sensor, infrared camera, time-of-flight camera, zoom camera module, LiDAR module, radar module, or any other sensor, as desired. In some examples, one or more of the camera and/or sensor modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  can include camera modules having different focal lengths. That is, a camera module  925  can have a first focal length or range of focal lengths while a camera module  926  can have a second different focal length or range of focal lengths. Thus, in some examples, the optical component  912  can include any number and/or type of sensors  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  that can detect one or more properties of an ambient environment opposite the active surface of the display assembly  908 . 
     Further, in some examples, one or more of the modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  can include an emitter. That is, one or more of the modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  can include a module that can emit radiation into the ambient environment. For example, one or more of the modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  can include a flash or strobe module, and/or an infrared emitter. In some examples, an emitter module can serve to aid or assist on or more of the sensor modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928 . As in the case where the optical component  912  includes a strobe or flash module, the strobe module can serve to selectively illuminate a region of the ambient environment to allow one or more of the modules  925 ,  926 ,  927 ,  928  to more effectively image the ambient environment. 
       FIG.  6    shows a perspective view of an electronic device  1000  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device  1000  can include a display portion  1002  that can include a display housing  1005  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  1008  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1005 . The device  1000  can also include a base portion  1004 , and the base portion  1004  and display portion  1002  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  1005  can include a wall  1007  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  1008 . 
     In the present example shown in  FIG.  6   , the display portion housing  1005  can include a protrusion  1014  that can be substantially a same or similar size as the camera module  1013  of the optical component  1012 . That is, in some examples, the protrusion  1014  may be sized to encompass only a single camera module  1013  of the optical component  1012 , while any other modules of the optical component  1012  can be positioned in the internal volume defined by the rest of the display housing  1005 . Further, in some examples, the protrusion  1014  can effectively be the camera module  1013  or can be part of the camera module  1013 . 
       FIG.  7    shows a perspective view of an electronic device  1100  that can be substantially similar to and can include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device  1100  can include a display portion  1102  that can include a display housing  1105  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  1108  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1105 . The device  1100  can also include a base portion  1104 , and the base portion  1104  and display portion  1102  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  1105  can include a wall  1107  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  1108 . 
     In some examples, the display portion  1102  can include a user-facing camera (not-shown) that can be positioned adjacent to an active area of the display assembly  1108 . In some examples, however, a camera module of the optical component  1112  can be positioned behind the display assembly  1108  in a volume at least partially defined by a protrusion  1114  of the display assembly housing  1105 . That is, in some examples, the optical component  1112  can include a camera module, including a user-facing camera module that can receive light and/or other forms of electromagnetic radiation passing through an active area of the display assembly  1108 . 
     In some examples, the display assembly  1108  can include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display assembly, a micro light-emitting diode (LED) display assembly, or other display technology which enables light from an ambient environment to pass through spaces between the individual pixels of the active area of the display assembly  1108  to be received by a camera module and/or an ambient light sensor of the optical component  1112  contained at least partially in the protrusion  1114 . Thus, in some examples, the protrusion can be positioned opposite substantially any region of the active area of the display assembly  1108  and need not be located adjacent or near to a perimeter of the display assembly  1108  and/or display housing  1105 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  7   , the protrusion  1114  can be position at, adjacent to, or opposite a central region of the active area of the display assembly  1108 . This configuration can allow for a camera and/or another sensor of the optical component  1112  to be positioned more directly in line with a user&#39;s gaze when the user is viewing an image, such as a video of another user, on the display assembly  1108 . 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and/or housings, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  8 A- 8 D . 
       FIG.  8 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device  1200  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device  1200  can include a display portion  1202  that can include a display housing  1205  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  1208  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1205 . The device  1200  can also include a base portion  1204 , and the base portion  1204  and display portion  1202  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. 
     In some examples, the display portion housing  1205  can include a protrusion  1214  that can be positioned at or near a perimeter or edge region of the display portion  1202 . In some examples, the display portion housing  1205  can include an extended protrusion  1214  that can be positioned opposite an edge region or an active area of the display assembly  1208  of the display portion  1202 . In some examples, and as shown, the protrusion  1214  can extend around an entire perimeter of the display portion  1202  and/or display assembly  1208 . In some other examples, however, the protrusion  1214  may not extend around the entire periphery and may extend around portions of two or more sides. In some examples, the protrusion may extend around substantially an entire periphery, but may also include multiple separate protrusions such that various section of the periphery may not be adjacent to the protrusion  1214 . 
     In this way, a wall  1207  of the display portion housing  1205  and the protrusion can define a display portion volume  1209  that can be disposed opposite the display assembly  1208  and the aperture containing the display assembly  1208 . Additionally, the protrusion  1214  itself can also define another internal volume contained therein and as described further in  FIGS.  10 B- 10 D . In some examples, the wall  1207  of the display portion housing  1205  can extend across an entire area of the display portion volume  1209 . In some examples, however, the wall  1207  may extend across only a portion of the display portion volume  1209 . Further, in some examples, the wall  1207  may not be part of the display portion housing  1205  and may be or include another component of the display portion  1202 , such as a surface defined by the display assembly  1208 . 
       FIGS.  8 B- 8 D  shows cross-sectional views of the display portion  1202  of the electronic device  1200  of  FIG.  8 A . In  FIG.  8 B , the display portion volume  1209  is shown along with the protrusion  1214 . As can be seen, an optical component  1212  can positioned in a volume defined by the protrusion  1214 , also referred to as a protrusion volume, that is separate from the display portion volume  1209 . In some examples, these two volumes may be substantially isolated from one another, such as by one or more parts of the protrusion  1214 . In some examples, however, these two volumes may be in communication with one another at one or more various locations, such as through holes in the protrusion  1214 , in order to allow power and/or signals to be provided between the components disposed in each volume. Additionally, although not shown in  FIG.  8 A  for illustrative purposes, the display portion volume  1209  can be entirely enclosed by the display portion housing  1205 , such as with a wall  1210  that can be joined or connected to the protrusion  1214 . 
     In some examples, and as shown in  FIG.  8 B , the display portion volume  1209  may not contain any components and may remain substantially empty space, such as to reduce a weight of the device  1200 . In some examples, however, and as shown in  FIGS.  8 C and  8 D , one or more components may be disposed in the display portion volume  1209 . Thus, these components can be at least partially surrounded by the display portion housing  1205 , including the wall  1210 , and the protrusion  1214 . The components  1221 ,  1222 ,  1223  at least partially contained in the display portion volume  1209  can be any components as desired. In some examples, however, the size of the display portion volume  1209  can allow for components that may utilize additional space in order to achieve desired levels of performance. For example, one or more of the components  1221 ,  1222 ,  1223  can include an audio component, such as a speaker or actuator. Further, in some examples, the space of the display portion volume  1209  can act as a back volume for a speaker component  1221 ,  1222 ,  1223 . In some examples, one or more of the components  1221 ,  1222 ,  1223  can include a radiating element of an antenna. The radiation element  1221 ,  1222 ,  1223  can be shaped or structured as desired in order to optimize antenna performance by utilizing the space provided by the display portion volume  1209 . In some examples, the display portion volume  1209  itself can act as an antenna cavity. 
     As shown in  FIG.  8 D , in some examples, the component  1230  disposed in the display portion volume  1209  can be a structural component  1230 . That is, the component  1230  can provide structural support and/or stiffness to the display portion  1202 , for example the wall  1210 . In some examples, the structural component  1230  can include any type or form of structural material, as desired, and can include polymeric material, metallic material, ceramic material, and/or combinations or composites thereof. For example, the structural component  1230  can include a structural lattice having a repeating shape. In some examples, the structural component  1230  can include a honeycomb lattice. In some examples, the structural component  1230  can include a metallic lattice that can be infilled with relatively light weight material, such as relatively light weight polymeric material. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and/or housings, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  9 A- 10 B . 
       FIG.  9 A  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device  1300  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. As with those electronic devices, the electronic device  1300  can include a display portion  1302  that can include a display housing  1305  that can at least partially define an internal volume, and a display  1308  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1305 . The device  1300  can also include a base portion  1304 , and the base portion  1304  and display portion  1302  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  1305  can include a wall  1307  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  1308 . 
     In some examples, the device  1300  can further include an optical component  1312  that can be removably attached to one or more locations on the display portion  1302  and/or base portion  1304 . The optical component  1312  can include an optical component housing  1314  that can define an optical component volume in which one or more camera modules or other subcomponents can be at least partially disposed. In some examples, the optical component housing  1314  can have a similar structure to and function in the same manner as any of the protrusions described herein when the optical component  1312  is attached to the display portion  1302 . 
     In some examples, the optical component  1312  can include any or all of the features of the other integrated optical components described herein. Additionally, the removably attachable optical component  1312  can be retained against a desired location or locations on the display portion  1302 , such as on the wall  1307  by one or more retention components. These retention components can be contained with the internal volume defined by the display housing  1305 , and/or can be present on an exterior of the display portion  1302 . In some examples, the optical component  1312  can be magnetically retained against the display portion  1302 , such as by the interaction of a magnetic component within the optical component  1312  and a corresponding magnetic retention component of the display portion  1302 . In some examples, the retention component can include a ferrous plate. In some examples, as described below, the ferrous plate can be any size and shape as desired and the optical component  1312  can be retained at any location on the ferrous plate. In some examples, the retention component can include one or more magnets, including permanent magnets and/or electromagnets. In some examples, the retention component can include an array of magnets disposed at one or more desired locations. 
       FIG.  9 B  shows a front perspective view of the electronic device  1300  with the optical component  1312  removed from its attachment location on the wall  1307  of the display housing  1305  and removably attached at a desired location at or against the display assembly  1308 . In some examples, the optical component  1312  can be removably attached against the display assembly  1308  by the same retention component that removably attached the optical component  1312  to the wall  1307 . In some examples, however, a different retention component can removably attach the optical component  1312  to the display assembly  1308 . 
     Further, as can be seen, in some examples the optical component  1312  can include an optical component display assembly  1315 . In some examples, when the optical component  1312  is attach to the display assembly  1308 , the optical component display assembly  1315  can be positioned so that the optical component display assembly  1315  is parallel to the display assembly  1308  and overlaying at least a portion of the active area of the display assembly  1308 . In some examples, the optical component  1312  can include a camera module that can be positioned behind the optical component display assembly  1315  to receive light there through. In this way, when the display assembly  1308  is displaying an image, such as a first image, the optical component display assembly  1315  can be configured to display a second image corresponding to a portion of the first image overlaid by the optical component  1312  when it is retained against the display assembly  1308 . This configuration can allow for a user to selectively position a user the optical component  1312 , for example a camera module thereof, in any desired manner without the need to permanently reduce an active area of the display assembly  1308 . 
       FIG.  10 A  shows a rear perspective view of an electronic device  1400  that can be substantially similar to and can include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein, including the device  1300 . The electronic device  1400  can include a display portion  1402  that can include a display housing  1405  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  1408  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1405 . The device  1400  can also include a base portion  1404 , and the base portion  1404  and display portion  1402  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion housing  1405  can include a wall  1407  that can be positioned opposite the display assembly  1408 . 
     Similar to the device  1300 , the device  1400  can include a removably attachable optical component  1412  that can include a camera module  1413  and that can be the same or similar to any of the optical components described herein. As shown in  FIG.  10 B , the optical component  1412  can be removably attached to the display assembly  1408 , for example, when a user desires the use of a user-facing camera. In some examples, a retention component can allow the optical component  1412  to be positioned at any desired location on the display assembly  1408  or any desired region of the display portion  1402 . For example, the display portion  1402  can include a retention component in the form of a ferrous plate that has a similar size as an active area of the display assembly  1408  and the optical component  1412  can be retained against any portion of the active area of the display assembly  1408 . 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components and associated protrusions and/or housings, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various embodiments of electronic devices including components having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  11 A- 11 C . 
       FIG.  11 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device  1500  that can be substantially similar to, and can include, some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. The electronic device  1500  can include a display portion  1502  that can include a display housing  1505  that can at least partially define an internal volume and a display  1508  that can be at least partially disposed in the internal volume and affixed or secured to the display housing  1505 . The device  1500  can also include a base portion  1504 , and the base portion  1504  and display portion  1502  can be rotatably or otherwise moveably or removably attached to one another by a connecting component. The display portion  1502  can include an optical component  1512  that can include some or all of the features of any of the optical components described herein, including removability. 
       FIG.  11 B  shows a close-up view of the display portion  1502 , including the optical component  1512  and the camera module  1513  thereof. As can be seen, in some examples, the optical component  1512  can include a light-blocking component  1520  or shutter that can be used to selectively allow the camera module  1513  to receive light from the ambient environment. In some examples, as shown, the shutter  1520  can include a diaphragm, iris, or leaf shutter  1520  including one or more leaves  1521  that can be moved to allow more, less, or even no light into the camera module  1513 . Such a selective light-blocking component  1520  can be used to adjust the exposure of the camera module  1513  and/or to provide privacy when the camera module  1513  and/or optical component  1512  are not in use. 
       FIG.  11 C  shows an alternative example of a light-blocking component of an optical component  1512  that can be used to selectively allow light to pass to the camera module  1513 . The configuration on the left of  FIG.  11 C  is in a light-blocking state, when an opaque material  1530  disposed adjacent to an electrode  1532  in an internal volume defined by a cover  1516 . In this light-blocking configuration, the opaque material  1530  extends across an entirety of the lens of the camera module  1513 , thereby substantially blocking light from entering. In a light-passing mode, the charge or polarity of the electrode  1532  can be selectively changed to attract the light-blocking material  1530 , thereby removing it from occluding the camera module  1513  and allowing light to pass thereto. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in the electronic device. The components can include any combination of the features described herein and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of an electronic device having a housing with structures described herein, and defining an internal volume, as well as the concepts regarding optical components, can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination.  
     While the present disclosure generally describes components and features of a display portion of an electronic device, the components and features described herein can be used in any combination or order and with any desired component or electronic device. Further, the components and features can assume any geometric shape, pattern, size, or combination of shapes, patterns, and sizes. Additionally, the features described herein can be positioned on or extend from any surface or surfaces of any desired housing and/or components. 
     Any of the features or aspects of the computing devices discussed herein can be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device can include a base and one or more displays and/or keyboard attached thereto. The one or more displays and/or keyboard can be rotatable relative to the base and removably attached to one or more retaining portions. Further, the components of the computing devices described herein, including components that can be fully or partially removable, can be housed entirely within an internal volume. For example, an internal volume defined by the base. 
     Any of the features or aspects of the computing devices discussed herein can be combined or included in any combination. For example, a computing device can include a coupling mechanism and one or more displays and/or keyboard attached thereto. The one or more displays and/or keyboard can be rotatable relative to the coupling mechanism and removably attached to one or more retaining portions. Further, the components of the computing devices described herein, including components that can be fully or partially removable, can be housed entirely within an internal volume. For example, an internal volume defined by the intermediate portion of the coupling mechanism. 
     To the extent applicable to the present technology, gathering and use of data available from various sources can be used to improve the delivery to users of invitational content or any other content that may be of interest to them. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data can include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data can include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, TWITTER® ID&#39;s, home addresses, data or records relating to a user&#39;s health or level of fitness (e.g., vital signs measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information. 
     The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefit of users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of greater interest to the user. Accordingly, use of such personal information data enables users to calculated control of the delivered content. Further, other uses for personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by the present disclosure. For instance, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into a user&#39;s general wellness, or can be used as positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue wellness goals. 
     The present disclosure contemplates that the entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with well-established privacy policies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities should implement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that are generally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining personal information data private and secure. Such policies should be easily accessible by users, and should be updated as the collection and/or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable uses of the entity and not shared or sold outside of those legitimate uses. Further, such collection/sharing should occur after receiving the informed consent of the users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any needed steps for safeguarding and securing access to such personal information data and ensuring that others with access to the personal information data adhere to their privacy policies and procedures. Further, such entities can subject themselves to evaluation by third parties to certify their adherence to widely accepted privacy policies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adapted for the particular types of personal information data being collected and/or accessed and adapted to applicable laws and standards, including jurisdiction-specific considerations. For instance, in the US, collection of or access to certain health data may be governed by federal and/or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); whereas health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Hence different privacy practices should be maintained for different personal data types in each country. 
     Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates examples in which users selectively block the use of, or access to, personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of advertisement delivery services, the present technology can be configured to allow users to select to “opt in” or “opt out” of participation in the collection of personal information data during registration for services or anytime thereafter. In another example, users can select not to provide mood-associated data for targeted content delivery services. In yet another example, users can select to limit the length of time mood-associated data is maintained or entirely prohibit the development of a baseline mood profile. In addition to providing “opt in” and “opt out” options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notifications relating to the access or use of personal information. For instance, a user may be notified upon downloading an app that their personal information data will be accessed and then reminded again just before personal information data is accessed by the app. 
     Moreover, it is the intent of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and handled in a way to minimize risks of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risk can be minimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting data once it is no longer needed. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect a user&#39;s privacy. De-identification may be facilitated, when appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of data stored (e.g., collecting location data a city level rather than at an address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users), and/or other methods. 
     Therefore, although the present disclosure broadly covers use of personal information data to implement one or more various disclosed examples, the present disclosure also contemplates that the various examples can also be implemented without the need for accessing such personal information data. That is, the various examples of the present technology are not rendered inoperable due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content can be selected and delivered to users by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or a bare minimum amount of personal information, such as the content being requested by the device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the content delivery services, or publicly available information. 
     The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described examples. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described examples. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific examples described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not target to be exhaustive or to limit the examples to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20220418
Publication Date: 20240730
Grant Date: 20240730
Priority Date: 20210427
Inventors: HENDREN, KEITH J.
GARELLI, ADAM T.
LEHMANN, Alex J.
MATHEW, DINESH C.
Assignee: APPLE INC
CPC Classifications: [{"code": "H04N23/951", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/51", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/45", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04M1/0264", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1637", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04M1/0264", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1616", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1637", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1686", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/951", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/55", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/57", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/531", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1686", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/50", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/45", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G06F1/1605", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/951", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/51", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/45", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H04N23/531", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}]
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