Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240347562). IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract
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IMAGING DEVICE
Organization Name
panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.
Inventor(s)
Yoshinori Takami of Toyama (JP)
IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347562 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
The abstract describes an imaging device with specific components and dimensions for efficient operation.
- Photoelectric converter converts light into charge
- First diffusion region of a first conductivity type for inputting charge
- Second diffusion region of the first conductivity type
- First contact directly connected to the first diffusion region
- Second contact directly connected to the second diffusion region
- First transistor with the first diffusion region as a source/drain and a first gate
- Second transistor with the second diffusion region as a source/drain and a second gate
- Dimension of the second contact is greater than the dimension of the first contact in a direction parallel to the width direction of the gates
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Medical imaging devices - Surveillance cameras
Problems Solved: - Efficient conversion of light into charge - Precise control of charge flow - Enhanced image quality
Benefits: - Improved image resolution - Reduced noise in captured images - Enhanced sensitivity to light
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Devices for Enhanced Image Quality This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as digital cameras, medical imaging devices, and surveillance cameras to improve image quality and sensitivity to light.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the dimension of the second contact impact the performance of the imaging device? The dimension of the second contact affects the efficiency of charge flow and overall image quality by allowing for precise control of the charge input.
2. What are the potential advancements in imaging technology that could be achieved with this device? This device could lead to advancements in image resolution, noise reduction, and sensitivity to light, making it valuable for various applications in the imaging industry.
Original Abstract Submitted
an imaging device includes: a photoelectric converter that converts light into a charge; a first diffusion region of a first conductivity type to which the charge is input; a second diffusion region of the first conductivity type; a first contact that is directly connected to the first diffusion region; a second contact that is directly connected to the second diffusion region; a first transistor that includes the first diffusion region as one of a source and a drain and that includes a first gate; and a second transistor that includes the second diffusion region as one of a source and a drain and that includes a second gate. a dimension of the second contact in a direction parallel to a width direction of the second gate is greater than a dimension of the first contact in a direction parallel to a width direction of the first gate.
