# US 11,445,126 B2 · Image capture device with interchangeable integrated sensor-optical component assemblies > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,445,126 B2 - Document ID: US11445126B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/215,453 - Filed: 2021-03-29 - Published: 2021-07-15 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-28 - Assignees: GoPro, Inc. - Applicants: GoPro, Inc. - Inventors: Ingrid A. Cotoros; Nicholas D. Woodman; Sandor Lee Barna; Jonathan Stern - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11445126B2 ## CPC - H04N 23/75: by influencing optical camera components - H04N 17/002: {for television cameras} - H04N 23/45: for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images - H04N 23/52: Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements - H04N 23/55: Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - H04N 23/617: Upgrading or updating of programs or applications for camera control - H04N 23/62: Control of parameters via user interfaces - H04N 23/631: {Graphical user interfaces [GUI] specially adapted for controlling image capture or setting capture parameters} - H04N 23/65: Control of camera operation in relation to power supply - H04N 23/663: for controlling interchangeable camera parts based on electronic image sensor signals - H04N 23/698: for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION ## Abstract An image capture device includes an image capture module and a base module. The image capture module is releasably connectable to the base module. The image capture module includes an integrated image sensor and optical component for capturing image data. The base module includes a processor. The processor is configured and the base module is calibrated based on identification data provided by the image capture module when releasably connected to the base module. The image information and identification data may be wirelessly transferred from the image capture module to the base module. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An image capturing device, comprising: a lens configured to capture content information, the lens configured to draw power from a source on the lens; and a base module having a processor, for processing the content information, and a user interface, wherein the lens is releasably attachable to the base module, and wherein the processor and the user interface are configurable based on identification data received from the lens when the lens is releasably attached to the base module. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor is at least one of a system-on-chip and an image signal processor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the lens is further configured to wirelessly transmit the identification data to the base module. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The image capturing device of claim 3, wherein the lens is further configured to wirelessly transmit the content information to the base module. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the lens is configured to draw power from the base module. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to calibrate at least the base module based on the identification data. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the lens is configured to store at least the identification data that is transferred to the base module and in accordance with which the base module operates the lens. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the lens includes an electric motor for operable control of the lens. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The image capturing device of claim 8, wherein the base station is configured to send instructions to control operation of the lens. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the identification data is different for different lenses. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the source is a battery. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the lens is configured to receive exposure data from the base module. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the identification data includes security information. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the identification data is used by the processor to load one of multiple firmware sets. ### Claim 15 A method of using an image capturing device, comprising: releasably attaching an optical component to a base module to form the image capturing device; receiving control information at the base module from the optical component, wherein the control information is different for different optical components, wherein the control information is security information; configuring a processor and a user interface in the base module based on the control information; calibrating the base module based on the control information; and capturing content using the releasably attached optical component. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising: powering the optical component from at least one of the base module and a power source of the optical component. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising: sending, from the base module to the optical component, instructions to operably control the optical component, the optical component including a motor. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the security information is digital rights management security protocols. ### Claim 19 An image capturing device, comprising: a lens assembly configured to communicate light to an image sensor; and a base module having a user interface and a processor, the processor configured to process image information, wherein the lens assembly is releasably attachable to the base module, and wherein the processor and the user interface are configurable based on identification data received from the lens assembly when the lens assembly is releasably attached to the base module, the identification data is used by the processor to load one of multiple firmware sets. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The image capturing device of claim 19, the lens assembly including a motor, wherein the base module is configured to send instructions to control operation of the motor to control functionality of the lens assembly.