17947772. IMAGE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
IMAGE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sookyoung Roh of Yongin-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947772 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image sensor with a unique design that includes different focusing signal regions in each pixel. Here are the key points:
- The image sensor has a sensor substrate with four pixels and a color separating lens array.
- Each pixel has two focusing signal regions that generate focusing signals independently.
- The first and second focusing signal regions are arranged adjacent to each other in the first pixel in one direction.
- The third and fourth focusing signal regions are arranged adjacent to each other in the fourth pixel in a different direction.
- This design allows for improved focusing capabilities and potentially better image quality.
Potential Applications
- Digital cameras
- Smartphone cameras
- Surveillance cameras
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
- Traditional image sensors may have limited focusing capabilities.
- Inaccurate focusing can result in blurry or out-of-focus images.
- This technology aims to improve focusing accuracy and image quality.
Benefits
- Enhanced focusing capabilities
- Improved image quality
- More accurate autofocus
- Potential for better low-light performance
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes a sensor substrate including first, second, third, and fourth pixels, and a color separating lens array, wherein each of the first pixels includes a first focusing signal region and a second focusing signal region that independently generate focusing signals, and the first focusing signal region and the second focusing signal region are arranged to be adjacent to each other in the first pixel in a first direction, and each of the fourth pixels includes a third focusing signal region and a fourth focusing signal region that independently generate focusing signals, and the third focusing signal region and the fourth focusing signal region are arranged to be adjacent to each other in the fourth pixel in a second direction that is different from the first direction.
