18150893. SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE simplified abstract (TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.)
Contents
- 1 SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Organization Name
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Cheng Yu Huang of Hsinchu (CN)
Wen-Hau Wu of New Taipei City (TW)
Chun-Hao Chuang of Hsinchu City (TW)
Wei-Chieh Chiang of Hsinchu City (TW)
Chih-Kung Chang of Kaohsiung City (TW)
SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18150893 titled 'SHIFTED MICRO-LENSES FOR INCREASED IMAGING DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an imaging device with two image sensor elements, each with a micro-lens that is laterally shifted from the center of the pixel unit by a specific amount.
- The imaging device includes a first image sensor element and a second image sensor element, each with a pixel unit within a semiconductor substrate.
- The first image sensor element is adjacent to the second image sensor element.
- A first micro-lens overlies the first image sensor element and is laterally shifted from the center of the pixel unit by a first lens shift amount.
- A second micro-lens overlies the second image sensor element and is laterally shifted from the center of the pixel unit by a second lens shift amount different from the first lens shift amount.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in digital cameras, smartphones, and other imaging devices to improve image quality and depth perception.
Problems Solved
This technology helps to reduce crosstalk between adjacent pixels, leading to clearer and more accurate image capture.
Benefits
The use of shifted micro-lenses improves the overall performance of the imaging device by enhancing light sensitivity and reducing noise in captured images.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be valuable in the consumer electronics industry for developing high-quality cameras and imaging systems for various devices.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of micro-lenses in imaging devices to focus light onto individual pixels for improved image quality.
Unanswered Questions
How does the lateral shift of the micro-lenses affect the overall image resolution and sharpness?
The lateral shift of the micro-lenses may impact the image resolution and sharpness by influencing the way light is focused onto the pixels.
What manufacturing processes are involved in creating the shifted micro-lenses for the image sensor elements?
The manufacturing processes for creating the shifted micro-lenses may involve precision alignment and calibration techniques to ensure accurate placement and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an imaging device including a first image sensor element and a second image sensor element respectively comprising a pixel unit disposed within a semiconductor substrate. The first image sensor element is adjacent to the second image sensor element. A first micro-lens overlies the first image sensor element and is laterally shifted from a center of the pixel unit of the first image sensor element by a first lens shift amount. A second micro-lens overlies the second image sensor element and is laterally shifted from a center of the pixel unit of the second image sensor element by a second lens shift amount different from the first lens shift amount.
