18551638. IMAGING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)

IMAGING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Organization Name

SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Ichiro Yamagishi of Kanagawa (JP)

Yasushi Maruyama of Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18551638 titled 'IMAGING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The present technology relates to an imaging element capable of keeping uniformity of an extinction ratio in a plane, and an electronic apparatus. Provided is a pixel array unit in which a pixel, which includes a polarization member having a polarization direction, and a photoelectric conversion unit configured to receive light transmitted through the polarization member, is disposed in a row direction and a column direction to form a lattice pattern, and an orientation angle of the polarization member varies depending on a position of the pixel array unit. Provided are a polarization member formed by a wire grid having a polarization direction, and a photoelectric conversion unit configured to receive light transmitted through the polarization member, and the wire grid is formed in a curved shape. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an imaging element that acquires polarization information.

• Pixel array unit with polarization member and photoelectric conversion unit
• Polarization member formed by a wire grid with a polarization direction
• Variation in orientation angle of polarization member based on position
• Wire grid formed in a curved shape for improved performance

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

• Polarization imaging devices
• Optical sensors
• Virtual reality systems

Problems Solved

• Maintaining uniformity of extinction ratio in an imaging element
• Enhancing polarization information acquisition
• Improving performance of electronic apparatus

Benefits

• Enhanced image quality
• Improved accuracy in polarization information
• Increased efficiency in electronic apparatus

Potential Commercial Applications

Optical sensor technology for various industries

Possible Prior Art

Similar technologies may exist in the field of polarization imaging devices and optical sensors.

How does the curved shape of the wire grid impact the performance of the imaging element?

The curved shape of the wire grid may affect the polarization direction and light transmission efficiency, but further testing and analysis are needed to fully understand its impact on performance.

What are the specific industries that could benefit the most from this technology?

While the potential applications are broad, a detailed market analysis is required to identify the specific industries that could benefit the most from this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

The present technology relates to an imaging element capable of keeping uniformity of an extinction ratio in a plane, and an electronic apparatus. Provided is a pixel array unit in which a pixel, which includes a polarization member having a polarization direction, and a photoelectric conversion unit configured to receive light transmitted through the polarization member, is disposed in a row direction and a column direction to form a lattice pattern, and an orientation angle of the polarization member varies depending on a position of the pixel array unit. Provided are a polarization member formed by a wire grid having a polarization direction, and a photoelectric conversion unit configured to receive light transmitted through the polarization member, and the wire grid is formed in a curved shape. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an imaging element that acquires polarization information.