View source for Apple inc. (20240105747). PHASE DETECTION AUTOFOCUS PIXEL simplified abstract

=PHASE DETECTION AUTOFOCUS PIXEL=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Manoj C. Patel of Mountain View CA (US)|Manoj C. Patel of Mountain View CA (US)]][[Category:Manoj C. Patel of Mountain View CA (US)]]

==PHASE DETECTION AUTOFOCUS PIXEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240105747 titled 'PHASE DETECTION AUTOFOCUS PIXEL

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a patent application for a phase detection autofocus (pdaf) pixel with specific components to generate a phase disparity signal in an imaging plane.

* Photodiode
* Color filter on the photodiode
* Parabolic-shaped microlens on the color filter
* Microlens oriented to generate an angular response for phase disparity signal in horizontal or vertical direction

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can be applied in:
* Smartphone cameras
* DSLR cameras
* Surveillance cameras

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the following problems:
* Improving autofocus accuracy
* Enhancing image quality
* Increasing speed of autofocus

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Faster and more accurate autofocus
* Improved image quality
* Enhanced overall camera performance

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The potential commercial applications of this technology are:
* Camera manufacturers
* Smartphone companies
* Surveillance system providers

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to phase detection autofocus systems in camera technology, but specific details would need to be researched further.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does this technology compare to traditional autofocus systems? ===
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional autofocus systems.

=== What is the cost implication of implementing this technology in cameras? ===
The article does not address the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into camera systems.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

embodiments are disclosed for a phase detection autofocus (pdaf) pixel, including a photodiode; a color filter disposed on the photodiode; and a parabolic-shaped microlens disposed on the color filter and oriented in a direction that generates an angular response, such that a phase disparity signal is generated in a horizontal or vertical direction of an imaging plane or both directions.



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