18377118. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA - 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
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyeoncheol Jo of Suwon-si (KR)
Jaehyoung Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Shuichi Shimokawa of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18377118 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A CAMERA
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with an image sensor, a processor, and a memory. The image sensor includes photo diodes, capacitors, and a microcontroller unit.
- The image sensor includes at least one photo diode connected to a transfer gate and capacitors with different capacitance values.
- The dynamic range gate is connected between the photo diode and the second node to control the signal range.
- The microcontroller unit manages the operation of the image sensor and processes the captured images.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in digital cameras, smartphones, security cameras, and other devices that require image sensing capabilities.
Problems Solved
This technology improves the dynamic range and image quality of electronic devices by optimizing the signal processing and capturing capabilities of the image sensor.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced image quality, improved signal processing, and better overall performance of electronic devices with image sensing capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include consumer electronics, surveillance systems, medical imaging devices, and industrial inspection equipment.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of image sensors with dynamic range gates and capacitors of different capacitance values to optimize signal processing and image quality.
What are the specific technical specifications of the image sensor described in the patent application?
The specific technical specifications of the image sensor include at least one photo diode, transfer gates, capacitors with different capacitance values, and a dynamic range gate to control the signal range.
How does the microcontroller unit interact with the image sensor to process captured images?
The microcontroller unit manages the operation of the image sensor by controlling the transfer of signals between the photo diodes, capacitors, and dynamic range gate. It processes the captured images by optimizing the signal range and enhancing the overall image quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include an image sensor, a processor, and a memory. The image sensor may include at least one photo diode, a transfer gate connecting the at least one photo diode to a first node (FD1 node), a first capacitor connected to the first node and having first capacitance, a dynamic range gate (DRG) connected between the first node and a second node (FD2 node), a second capacitor connected to the second node and having second capacitance, and a micro controller unit. Other various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.
