18609154. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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IMAGE SENSOR
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Inventor(s)
Hyunseok Song of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18609154 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
The patent application describes an image sensor with a pixel array containing photodiodes inside a substrate, with interior separation layers extending in a specific direction.
- Image sensor with pixel array containing photodiodes inside a substrate
- Interior separation layers between photodiodes extending in a specific direction
- Substrate with first and second surfaces in different directions
- Pixels arranged perpendicular to different directions within the substrate
- Each pixel includes a pair of photodiodes
- First pixel and second pixel adjacent to each other within the substrate
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Smartphones - Surveillance cameras - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality - Enhanced low-light performance - Higher resolution imaging
Benefits: - Higher quality images - Better performance in low-light conditions - Increased resolution for detailed imaging
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Sensors for Enhanced Imaging Devices This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as digital cameras, smartphones, surveillance cameras, and medical imaging devices. The improved image quality, low-light performance, and resolution make it a valuable addition to any imaging device.
Questions about Image Sensors: 1. How do image sensors improve the quality of images?
- Image sensors enhance image quality by capturing more light and detail, resulting in clearer and sharper images.
2. What are the potential applications of image sensors in different industries?
- Image sensors have a wide range of applications in industries such as photography, security, healthcare, and more.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in a first direction, and a pixel array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a third direction perpendicular to the second direction. The pixel array includes a first pixel and a second pixel adjacent to the first pixel. Each of the first pixel and the second pixel is inside the substrate and includes a pair of photodiodes. The first pixel includes a first pixel interior separation layer between the pair of photodiodes and extending in the first direction. The second pixel includes a second pixel interior separation layer between the pair of photodiodes and extending in the first direction.
