Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240179431). PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240179431 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device with pixel circuits, processing circuits, output pad, output circuit, event signal generation unit, and a power supply control unit.
- Pixel array with pixel circuits that output signals based on incident light
- Processing circuits with data processing units to generate data from pixel signals
- Output circuit to transmit data outside the device via an output pad
- Event signal generation unit to indicate the occurrence of an event
- Power supply control unit to manage power consumption based on event signals
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in digital cameras, smartphones, surveillance systems, and medical imaging devices.
Problems Solved
The device addresses the need for efficient power management in photoelectric conversion devices, ensuring optimal performance and energy usage.
Benefits
The device improves data processing efficiency, enhances image quality, and prolongs battery life in electronic devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Efficient Power Management in Photoelectric Conversion Devices: Applications and Benefits"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to power management in photoelectric devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the event signal generation unit detect and classify different types of events?
The abstract does not detail the specific mechanisms or algorithms used by the event signal generation unit to identify and signal different events.
What is the impact of the power supply control unit on the overall performance and longevity of the device?
The abstract mentions the control of power consumption based on event signals, but it does not elaborate on how this control affects the device's performance and lifespan.
Original Abstract Submitted
a photoelectric conversion device includes: a pixel array including pixel circuits arranged in rows and columns, each of the pixel circuits being configured to output a pixel signal based on incident light; first and second processing circuits each including a data processing unit configured to process the pixel signal to generate data; an output pad; an output circuit configured to output the data to the outside of the photoelectric conversion device via the output pad; an event signal generation unit configured to generate an event signal indicating an occurrence of an event; and a first power supply control unit. the first power supply control unit controls a first power supply control target circuit of the first processing circuit to be set to any one of states including a first state and a second state in which power consumption is higher than the first state based on the event signal.
