18254707. PHOTODETECTION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM simplified abstract (SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)
PHOTODETECTION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM
Organization Name
SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
TAKAFUMI Takatsuka of KANAGAWA (JP)
PHOTODETECTION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18254707 titled 'PHOTODETECTION DEVICE AND PHOTODETECTION SYSTEM
The photodetection device described in the abstract includes light-receiving sections with light-receiving elements that generate pulse signals based on received light, first counters for processing these pulse signals to generate count values, and a subtraction processor that subtracts a predetermined value from the count values.
- Light-receiving sections with light-receiving elements
- First counters for processing pulse signals
- Subtraction processor for subtracting a predetermined value from count values
Potential Applications: - Photodetection systems in security cameras - Light sensors in automatic lighting systems - Optical communication devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient processing of pulse signals - Accurate counting of light receptions - Precise subtraction processing
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in detecting light - Enhanced performance in photodetection devices - Increased reliability in counting light receptions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Photodetection Technology for Enhanced Security Systems This technology can be utilized in security cameras, automatic lighting systems, and optical communication devices, enhancing their performance and accuracy in detecting light.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to photodetection devices, light sensors, and pulse signal processing to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly working on improving the efficiency and accuracy of photodetection devices, exploring new algorithms and technologies to enhance light reception and processing.
Questions about Photodetection Devices: 1. How does this photodetection device improve upon existing technologies? This device enhances accuracy and efficiency in processing pulse signals and counting light receptions, leading to improved performance in photodetection systems.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial applications? The challenges may include integrating the device into existing systems, ensuring compatibility with different light sources, and optimizing the subtraction processing for various environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
A photodetection device according to the present disclosure includes: one or a plurality of light-receiving sections that each includes a light-receiving element, and generates a pulse signal including a pulse corresponding to a result of light reception by the light-receiving element; a plurality of first counters that each performs count processing on the basis of one or a plurality of the pulse signals generated by the one or plurality of light-receiving sections, thereby generating a plurality of count values; and a subtraction processor that performs subtraction processing for subtracting a predetermined value from each of the plurality of count values, on the basis of one or more count values of the plurality of count values.