Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240323570). RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
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RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323570 titled 'RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR, IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
The patent application describes a ramp signal generator that includes various components to generate and control ramp signals for reading out pixel signals based on analog gain.
- Clock divider generates multiple ramp clocks with different frequencies.
- Output bit selector chooses an output bit for reading pixel signals based on analog gain.
- Ramp clock controller selects a ramp clock from the generated clocks for signal generation.
- Ramp offset controller sets an offset value for the ramp signal based on the selected output bit.
Potential Applications: - Image sensors - Display technologies - Signal processing systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient pixel signal reading - Precise analog gain control
Benefits: - Improved image quality - Enhanced signal processing accuracy
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Sensor Technology for High-Resolution Displays This technology can be used in high-end cameras, medical imaging devices, and industrial inspection systems to improve image quality and signal processing accuracy.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on clock dividers, signal generators, and analog gain control in imaging systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring new ways to optimize clock division techniques for better signal processing in image sensors.
Questions about Ramp Signal Generator Technology: 1. How does the clock divider in the ramp signal generator contribute to signal processing efficiency? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing the ramp offset controller for precise analog gain control?
Original Abstract Submitted
a ramp signal generator includes a clock divider configured to generate a plurality of ramp clocks having different clocks, an output bit selector configured to select an output bit for reading out a pixel signal based on an analog gain of a ramp signal, a ramp clock controller configured to set a clock corresponding to the output bit, from among the plurality of ramp clocks, as a ramp clock, and a ramp offset controller configured to set an offset value corresponding to the output bit, from among a plurality of offset values, as a ramp offset value.
