18315841. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Myeongeon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18315841 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor with a pixel array containing two floating diffusions that store charges generated by adjacent phase detecting pixels covered with micro lenses. A row driver transfers charges between the floating diffusions after the pixel array outputs a signal.
- Image sensor with pixel array containing two floating diffusions
- Floating diffusions store charges from adjacent phase detecting pixels
- Row driver transfers charges between floating diffusions
- Boosting control signal applied to second floating diffusion
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Digital cameras
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Improving image sensor performance
- Enhancing image quality
- Increasing sensitivity to light
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Higher quality images
- Improved low-light performance
- Enhanced overall sensor efficiency
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Smartphone cameras
- Security cameras
- Medical imaging equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of similar floating diffusion structures in image sensors to improve charge storage and transfer efficiency.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image sensor designs on the market?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing image sensor designs, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages and disadvantages of this technology in relation to current market offerings.
What are the specific technical specifications and performance metrics of this image sensor compared to others?
The article does not delve into the technical specifications or performance metrics of this image sensor, leaving readers curious about how it performs in terms of resolution, sensitivity, and other key parameters.
Original Abstract Submitted
An example embodiment provides an image sensor including: a pixel array including a first floating diffusion and a second floating diffusion, the first floating diffusion and the second floating diffusion configured to store charges generated by a first phase detecting pixel and a second phase detecting pixel adjacent to each other in a first direction and covered with one micro lens, and the pixel array is configured to output a first signal based on a charge that is generated by the first phase detecting pixel to be accumulated in the first floating diffusion and the second floating diffusion; and a row driver configured to apply a boosting control signal to the second floating diffusion to transfer charges stored in the second floating diffusion to the first floating diffusion, after the pixel array outputs the first signal.
