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=IMAGE SENSOR RELATED TO MEASURING DISTANCE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:sk hynix inc.|sk hynix inc.]]


[[Category:sk hynix inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jae Hyung Jang of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)|Jae Hyung Jang of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)]][[Category:Jae Hyung Jang of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)]]

==IMAGE SENSOR RELATED TO MEASURING DISTANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240118399 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR RELATED TO MEASURING DISTANCE

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an image sensor with a unit pixel that outputs pixel data in response to different drive signals provided by a control circuit. The control circuit can switch between a first mode where the unit pixel receives drive signals with different phases, and a second mode where the unit pixel receives a deactivation voltage.

* The image sensor includes a unit pixel that responds to different drive signals.
* The control circuit provides the unit pixel with drive signals of varying phases.
* The unit pixel can be deactivated using a specific voltage in a different mode.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be used in:
* Digital cameras
* Surveillance systems
* Medical imaging devices

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in:
* Improving image quality
* Enhancing signal processing capabilities
* Reducing power consumption

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Higher resolution images
* Better low-light performance
* Increased efficiency in image processing

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various commercial sectors such as:
* Consumer electronics
* Security and surveillance industry
* Healthcare and medical imaging

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of phase-difference drive signals in image sensors to improve pixel performance.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to existing image sensor designs in terms of power consumption? ===
This article does not provide specific information on the power consumption of the image sensor compared to existing designs. Further research or testing would be needed to determine the efficiency of this technology in terms of power usage.

=== What impact could the phase difference between drive signals have on image quality and processing speed? ===
The article does not delve into the potential effects of the phase difference between drive signals on image quality and processing speed. Additional studies or experiments would be necessary to evaluate the significance of this aspect on the overall performance of the image sensor.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an image sensor includes: a unit pixel configured to output pixel data in response to a drive signal being input to the unit pixel; and a control circuit configured to provide the unit pixel with a first drive signal and a second drive signal each having a first phase, and a third drive signal having a second phase with a phase difference of 180 degrees with respect to the first phase in a first mode, the control circuit providing the unit pixel with the first drive signal having the first phase, the second drive signal having the second phase, and the third drive signal having a deactivation voltage in a second mode.



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