18633238. DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
DAIKI Shirahige of Kanagawa (JP)
DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18633238 titled 'DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY
The patent application describes a device with multiple photodiodes, each having different lengths in orthogonal directions, sharing a microlens and a first contact for voltage supply.
- Device includes multiple photodiodes with varying lengths in different directions
- Photodiodes share a microlens and a first contact for voltage supply
- First region of each photodiode has a first conductivity type and a second region has a second conductivity type
- Length of the first region in one direction differs from its length in another direction
Potential Applications: - Image sensors - Optical communication systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Improved light detection efficiency - Enhanced image quality - Better signal processing capabilities
Benefits: - Higher sensitivity to light - Increased resolution in captured images - Enhanced performance in low-light conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Sensors for High-Resolution Cameras This technology can be utilized in high-end digital cameras, security cameras, and medical imaging devices, enhancing image quality and overall performance in various applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the varying length of the photodiode regions improve light detection efficiency? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing image sensor systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
A device includes a plurality of photodiodes each including a first region of a first conductivity type and a second region of a second conductivity type, a microlens provided to be shared by at least a first photodiode and a second photodiode of the plurality of photodiodes, and a first contact configured to supply a first voltage to the first region, wherein a length in a first direction of the first region of the first photodiode is different from a length in a second direction of the first region of the first photodiode orthogonal to the first direction.
