Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240292128). IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract
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IMAGE SENSOR
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Inventor(s)
Yong Suk Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240292128 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
The patent application describes an image sensor with a boosting circuit that adjusts the voltage of output signals based on enabling signals received from boosting drivers.
- Row driver and row line connected to pixels
- Pixels connected to column lines for receiving output signals
- Boosting circuit connected to column lines
- Second row line connected to boosting circuit
- First and second boosting drivers adjust voltage of output signals
- Boosting circuit adjusts voltage based on enabling signals from boosting drivers
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality - Enhanced signal processing capabilities
Benefits: - Higher quality images - Better signal control - Increased performance in low light conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Sensor Technology for Enhanced Imaging Devices" This technology can be utilized in the development of high-quality digital cameras, surveillance systems, and medical imaging devices, providing superior image quality and signal processing capabilities. The market implications include improved performance in low light conditions, making it ideal for various commercial applications requiring high-quality imaging.
Questions about Image Sensor Technology: 1. How does the boosting circuit enhance the performance of the image sensor? The boosting circuit adjusts the voltage of output signals based on enabling signals from boosting drivers, resulting in improved image quality and signal processing capabilities.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this advanced image sensor technology? This technology can be applied in digital cameras, surveillance systems, and medical imaging devices, offering superior image quality and signal control for various commercial uses.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image sensor comprises a row driver, a first row line which is connected to the row driver, first to fourth pixels connected to the first row line, first to fourth column lines connected to the first to fourth pixels and configured to receive respective first to fourth output signals from the first to fourth pixels, a boosting circuit connected to the first to fourth column lines, a second row line connected to the boosting circuit, first and second boosting drivers connected, respectively, to first and second terminals of the second row line. the boosting circuit may adjust voltage of the first and second output signals based on a first boosting enable signal received from the first boosting driver and may adjust a voltage of the third and fourth output signals based on a second boosting enable signal received from the second boosting driver.
