IMAGE SENSOR PREVENTING IMAGE DEGRADATION

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IMAGE SENSOR PREVENTING IMAGE DEGRADATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18240000 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR PREVENTING IMAGE DEGRADATION

The abstract describes an image sensor with multiple pixels, each consisting of various transistors and capacitors connected in a specific configuration.

Photo diode, transfer transistor, reset transistor, source follower transistor, precharge transistor, precharge select transistors, and capacitors are key components of each pixel.
The pixels are designed to capture and process light to generate image data efficiently.
The interconnected components work together to convert light into electrical signals for image capture.
The specific arrangement of transistors and capacitors allows for precise control and manipulation of the captured image data.
The technology aims to improve the performance and quality of image sensors in various applications.

Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Smartphones - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved: - Enhanced image quality - Improved low-light performance - Efficient image processing

Benefits: - Higher resolution images - Better image clarity - Reduced noise in low-light conditions

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Sensor Technology for Enhanced Imaging Solutions This technology can be utilized in various commercial products such as digital cameras, smartphones, and surveillance systems to improve image quality and performance, catering to the growing demand for high-quality imaging solutions in the market.

Questions about Image Sensor Technology: 1. How does the specific configuration of transistors and capacitors in each pixel contribute to image quality?

  - The specific arrangement allows for precise control and manipulation of the captured image data, resulting in enhanced image quality.

2. What are the potential advancements in image sensor technology that can be expected in the future?

  - Future advancements may focus on increasing resolution, improving low-light performance, and enhancing overall image processing capabilities.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an image sensor. Each of a plurality of pixels includes a photo diode, a transfer transistor connected between the photo diode and a floating diffusion node, a reset transistor connected between the floating diffusion node and a first power node to which a first power supply voltage is applied, a first source follower transistor including a gate connected to the floating diffusion node, a first terminal connected to a second power node to which a second power supply voltage is applied, and a second terminal connected to a first node, a precharge transistor connected between the first node and a floating node, a first precharge select transistor connected between the floating node and a ground node, a second precharge select transistor connected between the first node and a second node, and a first capacitor connected between a gate of the precharge transistor and the floating node.