18452612. IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

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IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

YOSHIHIRO Sato of Osaka (JP)

TAKAYUKI Nishitani of Osaka (JP)

IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18452612 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an imaging device that includes a semiconductor substrate and a transistor. The semiconductor substrate has different regions for holding charges generated by photoelectric conversion. The transistor is connected to these regions and performs various functions in the imaging device.

  • The imaging device includes a semiconductor substrate and a transistor.
  • The semiconductor substrate has different regions for holding charges generated by photoelectric conversion.
  • The transistor includes a first gate electrode, a source, and a drain.
  • The first impurity region, positioned in the first well region, holds charges generated by photoelectric conversion and is electrically connected to the first gate electrode.
  • The second impurity region, positioned in the second well region, is electrically connected to the other of the source and the drain.

Potential Applications

  • This imaging device can be used in various applications such as digital cameras, smartphones, and medical imaging devices.
  • It can be utilized in surveillance systems, automotive cameras, and other imaging systems.

Problems Solved

  • The imaging device solves the problem of efficiently holding charges generated by photoelectric conversion.
  • It addresses the need for a compact and reliable imaging device with improved performance.

Benefits

  • The device provides improved image quality and sensitivity due to efficient charge holding.
  • It offers a compact and reliable solution for imaging applications.
  • The device can be manufactured using existing semiconductor fabrication techniques.


Original Abstract Submitted

An imaging device includes a semiconductor substrate and a first transistor provided on the semiconductor substrate and including a first gate electrode, a source, and a drain. The semiconductor substrate includes a first well region of a second conductivity type, a second well region of a first conductivity type different from the second conductivity type, a first impurity region of the first conductivity type, the first impurity region being positioned in the first well region, being one of the source and the drain, holding charges generated by photoelectric conversion, and being electrically connected to the first gate electrode, and a second impurity region of the second conductivity type, the second impurity region being positioned in the second well region and electrically connected to the other of the source and the drain.

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