18359004. IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Suyong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaeyoung Bae of Suwon-si (KR)

Yunhwan Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18359004 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image sensor device with multiple pixels, each containing a select transistor and connected to a column line for signal output. The device operates in different time periods to output pixel signals sequentially.

  • The image sensor device includes multiple pixels with select transistors for signal output.
  • Each pixel is located at a specific row and column, connected to a column line for signal transmission.
  • Pixels operate sequentially in different time periods to output signals through the column lines.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in:

  • Digital cameras
  • Surveillance systems
  • Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved

  • Sequential signal output from multiple pixels
  • Efficient data transmission in image sensor devices

Benefits

  • Improved image quality
  • Faster data processing
  • Enhanced performance in low-light conditions

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Image Sensor Devices for Enhanced Performance

Possible Prior Art

Prior art on image sensor devices with sequential signal output mechanisms.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact power consumption in image sensor devices?

The abstract does not provide information on the power consumption implications of this technology.

What is the potential impact of environmental factors on the performance of this image sensor device?

The abstract does not address how environmental conditions may affect the functioning of the device.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image sensor device includes a first pixel that is located at a first row and a first column and comprising a first select transistor and is configured to output a first pixel signal through a first column line, and a second pixel that is located at a second row different from the first row and the first column and comprising a second select transistor and is configured to output a second pixel signal through a second column line. During a first time period, the first select transistor is turned on and the first pixel signal is output, and during a second time period, the second select transistor is turned on, and a first voltage is applied to the second column line through the second select transistor, the second time period including the first time period.