RETRACTABLE ROTATABLE CAMERA MODULE FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

摘要

PURPOSE: A shrinkable rotary camera module for a portable terminal and operation method thereof are provided to offer various functions to a user by including a visualization means in the portable terminal. CONSTITUTION: A main body unit(110) includes an attachable apparatus in order to attach a camera module(200). The attachable apparatus includes an apparatus in order to automatically move the camera module from a contraction location to an exposure location using electrical energy. The camera module includes a complementary attachment means in order to move the camera module from the contraction location to the exposure location. The camera module is completely separated from the portable terminal. The camera module is rotated in the exposure location.