Oppo might be working on a new Reno series of smartphone that features a unique camera system. The company has recently filed a patent for a handset that sports a multi directional camera module.
According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese smartphone maker has filed a patent with a WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) that was approved earlier this week. The patent describes a handset that houses a unique camera module that is capable of taking images from the side of the device as well. Looking at the design sketches seen in the patent, the smartphone will feature a rear facing camera, which is the norm but with a mechanism that lets its primary sensor to also take images from the side as well.
To take images from the side, the company has a cut out on one side of the device, which will allow the primary lens to basically shift its focus to the side through the use of a mirror. In other words, the sensor itself does not move nor does the phone require an additional sensor that is aligned to the side. One practical application of this type of camera system is that the primary could automatically detect when a particular subject is moving outside of the frame and to the right. So the user won’t have to worry about the subject going out of frame since the side cut out would boost its field of view.
As of right now, it is unclear if Oppo is actually working on such a product or is just covering all bases. Furthermore, the device with such a unique camera system is likely to be a higher end model, so it could be a part of the Reno series. Although, this is just speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay with us for more updates regarding this matter.
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