18260491. SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract (Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation)

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SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE

Organization Name

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation

Inventor(s)

Shinichiro Noudo of Kanagawa (JP)

Tomohiro Yamazaki of Kanagawa (JP)

Yoshiki Ebiko of Kanagawa (JP)

Sozo Yokogawa of Kanagawa (JP)

Tomoharu Ogita of Kanagawa (JP)

Hiroyasu Matsugai of Kanagawa (JP)

Yusuke Moriya of Kanagawa (JP)

SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18260491 titled 'SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a solid-state imaging device with pixels containing a substrate, a photoelectric conversion unit, a light shielding unit with a hole portion, and a silicon lens for condensing light towards the photoelectric conversion unit.

  • Plurality of pixels with substrate serving as light incident surface
  • Photoelectric conversion unit inside substrate
  • Light shielding unit with hole portion for incident light
  • First lens made of silicon for condensing light towards hole portion

Potential Applications

  • Surveillance cameras
  • Medical imaging devices
  • Automotive cameras

Problems Solved

  • Improved image quality
  • Enhanced light sensitivity
  • Reduction of noise in images

Benefits

  • Higher resolution images
  • Improved low-light performance
  • Compact design for various applications


Original Abstract Submitted

A solid-state imaging device according to an embodiment includes: a plurality of pixels, each of the plurality of pixels including a substrate having a first surface serving as a light incident surface, a photoelectric conversion unit located inside the substrate, a light shielding unit provided on a first surface side, the light shielding unit having a hole portion configured to allow light to be incident on the photoelectric conversion unit, and a first lens made of silicon, the first lens being provided on the light shielding unit and condensing incident light toward the hole portion.

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