18207786. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE SENSOR - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Heegeun Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18207786 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image sensor with a unique configuration to capture both image and phase information effectively. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Substrate with first pixel regions for image information and second pixel regions for phase information
- Grid pattern dividing spaces for pixel regions
- Color filters in first spaces, polarization patterns in second spaces
- Microlens layer with microlenses on color filters
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various applications such as:
- Digital cameras
- Smartphones
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
The image sensor addresses the following issues:
- Efficient capture of image and phase information
- Improved image quality and accuracy
- Enhanced performance in low light conditions
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Higher quality images
- More accurate phase detection
- Improved overall performance of imaging devices
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercially benefit various industries:
- Consumer electronics
- Healthcare
- Security and surveillance
- Automotive
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of separate sensors for image and phase detection, which may not be as efficient or compact as the integrated solution provided by this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the grid pattern improve the performance of the image sensor?
The grid pattern helps in organizing the pixel regions effectively, but the specific mechanism of its impact on performance is not detailed in the abstract.
What is the size and resolution of the microlenses in the microlens layer?
The abstract does not provide information on the size or resolution of the microlenses, which could be crucial factors in determining the overall performance of the image sensor.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes a substrate having a plurality of first pixel regions configured to generate image information and a plurality of second pixel regions configured to detect phase information, a grid pattern on the substrate and dividing a plurality of spaces corresponding to each of the plurality of first pixel regions and the plurality of second pixel regions. The image sensor also includes a plurality of color filters respectively in first spaces of the plurality of spaces, excluding second spaces corresponding to the plurality of second pixel regions, a plurality of polarization patterns respectively in the second spaces and partitioning the second spaces, and a microlens layer including a plurality of first microlenses respectively on the plurality of color filters.
