Sony semiconductor solutions corporation (20240347554). IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract

IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE

Organization Name

sony semiconductor solutions corporation

Inventor(s)

KAZUNORI Kurishima of KANAGAWA (JP)

MASAKAZU Muroyama of KANAGAWA (JP)

IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347554 titled 'IMAGING ELEMENT AND IMAGING DEVICE

The imaging element described in the patent application consists of a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a semiconductor layer with specific oxide materials.

• The imaging element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode arranged in parallel.
• A photoelectric conversion layer made of organic material is situated between the electrodes.
• The semiconductor layer comprises a first layer with specific oxide material properties and a second layer with additional oxide material characteristics.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in digital cameras, medical imaging devices, and security systems. - It may also find applications in solar panels and other photovoltaic devices.

Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency and sensitivity of imaging devices. - Improves the performance of photoelectric conversion processes.

Benefits: - Higher quality images with improved clarity and detail. - Increased energy efficiency in devices utilizing this technology.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Technology for Enhanced Performance in Various Industries This technology can be utilized in the development of next-generation imaging devices for a wide range of industries, including photography, healthcare, and security.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the specific oxide material in the semiconductor layer contribute to the performance of the imaging element? - The oxide material in the semiconductor layer affects the carrier concentration and bond dissociation energy, influencing the efficiency of photoelectric conversion.

2. What are the potential implications of using organic materials in the photoelectric conversion layer? - Organic materials can enhance the sensitivity and response time of the imaging element, leading to improved image quality and performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

an imaging element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed in parallel; a third electrode that is disposed to be opposed to the first electrode and the second electrode; a photoelectric conversion layer that is provided between the first electrode and second electrode, and the third electrode, and includes an organic material; and a semiconductor layer including a first layer and a second layer that are stacked in order from side of the first electrode and the second electrode between the first electrode and second electrode, and the photoelectric conversion layer. the first layer includes a first oxide material having a carrier concentration of 1e19 cmor more and 1e21 cmor less and bond dissociation energy of 3.58 ev or more and 5.50 ev or less, and the second layer includes the first oxide material and a second oxide material having a band gap of 4.5 ev or more and bond dissociation energy of 4.0 ev or more and 8.8 ev or less.