Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240205566). IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract
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IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
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IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240205566 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
The patent application describes an image sensor with a pixel array, row driver, and analog-to-digital converter array.
- Pixel array consists of rows and columns of pixels.
- Row driver sends control signals to the pixel array.
- Analog-to-digital converter array converts pixel signals into digital signals.
- During the first period, the row driver controls the output of pixel signals from specific pixel groups in the rows.
- During the second period, the row driver controls the output of pixel signals from different pixel groups in the rows.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient control of pixel signals in an image sensor - Improved image quality and resolution
Benefits: - Higher quality images - Enhanced control over pixel output - Increased performance of image sensor
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of digital cameras - Security system companies - Medical equipment manufacturers
Questions about Image Sensor Technology: 1. How does the row driver control the output of pixel signals in the image sensor?
The row driver transmits control signals to specific pixel groups in the rows to manage the output of pixel signals.
2. What are the potential advantages of using an analog-to-digital converter array in an image sensor?
The analog-to-digital converter array helps convert analog pixel signals into digital signals for processing and storage.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image sensor including a pixel array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, a row driver configured to transmit control signals to the pixel array, and an analog-to-digital converter array configured to receive pixel signals from the pixel array and convert the pixel signals into a digital signal, wherein the row driver is configured to transmit a control signal such that a first pixel group arranged in a first row from among the plurality of rows and a second pixel group arranged in a second row from among the plurality of rows output pixel signals during a first period, and transmit a control signal such that a third pixel group arranged in the first row and a fourth pixel group arranged in the second row output pixel signals during a second period.
