View source for 18496661. SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation)

=SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation|Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation]]


[[Category:Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Fumihiko Koga of Kanagawa (JP)|Fumihiko Koga of Kanagawa (JP)]][[Category:Fumihiko Koga of Kanagawa (JP)]]

==SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18496661 titled 'SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

==Simplified Explanation==

The present technology is related to a solid-state imaging device that aims to improve imaging quality by reducing variation in the voltage of a charge retention unit. 

* A first photoelectric conversion unit generates and accumulates signal charge by receiving light and converting it photoelectrically.
* A first charge retention unit retains the generated signal charge.
* A first output transistor outputs the signal charge in the first charge retention unit as a pixel signal when the pixel is selected.
* A first voltage control transistor controls the voltage of the output end of the first output transistor.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Digital cameras
* Smartphone cameras
* Surveillance cameras
* Medical imaging devices

Problems solved by this technology:
* Variation in voltage of charge retention unit affecting imaging quality
* Inconsistencies in pixel signal output

Benefits of this technology:
* Improved imaging quality
* Consistent pixel signal output
* Enhanced performance of solid-state imaging devices


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging device that can improve imaging quality by reducing variation in the voltage of a charge retention unit, a method of driving the solid-state imaging device, and an electronic apparatus. A first photoelectric conversion unit generates and accumulates signal charge by receiving light that has entered a pixel, and photoelectrically converting the light. A first charge retention unit retains the generated signal charge. A first output transistor outputs the signal charge in the first charge retention unit as a pixel signal, when the pixel is selected by the first select transistor. A first voltage control transistor controls the voltage of the output end of the first output transistor. The present technology can be applied to pixels in solid-state imaging devices, for example.



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