Camera module with flexible circuit board for compact printer system

摘要

A camera module for a compact printer system. The camera module includes a CMOS image sensor that captures an RGB image when a take button is actuated. The RGB image is transformed to a suitable format, such as L*a*b*, for transfer directly to a printer module. The camera module contains a flexible circuit board incorporating the image sensor and the image processor. The camera module incorporates a connection means that connects directly to a corresponding connection means on the printer module. The connection means includes a physical connection and a logical connection. The logical connection is a serial bus that communicates power and data. The camera module may include a self-timer. It may also connect to and control a flash module.