18332270. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE SENSOR - 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
IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sung Hyuck Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
Young Chan Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Seung Hyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18332270 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor with unit pixels, each containing a first and second sub-pixel with corresponding micro lenses in a lens array.
- Unit pixels in the image sensor consist of a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel.
- A lens array is included, with a first sub-lens area on the first sub-pixel and a second sub-lens area on the second sub-pixel of each unit pixel.
- The first sub-lens area contains a first micro lens, while the second sub-lens area contains a second micro lens.
- The first micro lens may have a depression in its central area.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- High-resolution cameras
- Medical imaging devices
- Surveillance systems
Problems Solved
- Improved image quality
- Enhanced light sensitivity
- Reduction of image distortion
Benefits
- Higher pixel density
- Better color accuracy
- Increased image sharpness
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Image Sensors for Enhanced Performance
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include:
- Traditional image sensor designs
- Micro lens arrays in optical devices
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image sensor designs?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to traditional image sensor technologies.
What specific industries could benefit most from this innovation?
The article does not specify which industries could see the most significant advantages from this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
In one embodiment, an image sensor includes unit pixels, each of the unit pixel including a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel adjacent to the first sub-pixel in a plan view of the image sensor; and a lens array including a first sub-lens area on the first sub-pixel of each unit pixel and a second sub-lens area on the second sub-pixel of each unit pixel. The first sub-lens area may include a first micro lens, and the second sub-lens area includes a second micro lens. In addition, the first micro lens may include a depression defined in a central area thereof.
