18364701. IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Tae Yon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Ji Hyun Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)

Gyu Seok Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Su Rim Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18364701 titled 'IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING

The abstract describes an image sensing device with a unique image signal processing method. The device includes a lens module, a microlens, an image sensor with pixels of different color filters, and an image signal processor.

  • The image sensing device has a lens module, a microlens, and an image sensor with pixels of different color filters.
  • The image sensor outputs image signals that are processed by an image signal processor.
  • The image signal processor extracts red, green, blue, and near-infrared data components from the image signals.

Potential Applications: - Photography - Medical imaging - Surveillance systems

Problems Solved: - Enhanced image quality with multiple color filters - Efficient extraction of different data components from the image signals

Benefits: - Improved image processing capabilities - Enhanced color accuracy in images - Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Sensing Device for Enhanced Image Processing" This technology can be used in industries such as photography, medical imaging, and surveillance systems to improve image quality and data extraction capabilities.

Prior Art: No prior art information provided.

Frequently Updated Research: No information on frequently updated research related to this technology.

Questions about Image Sensing Device: 1. How does the microlens contribute to the image sensing process? The microlens helps focus light onto the image sensor, improving image quality and clarity.

2. What are the advantages of having different color filters on the pixels of the image sensor? Having different color filters allows for more accurate color reproduction and better image quality.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image sensing device and a method of image signal processing are provided. The image sensing device includes a lens module, a microlens below the lens module, an image sensor below the microlens and which includes a first pixel having a cyan color filter, and which outputs a first image signal, a second pixel having a magenta color filter, and which outputs a second image signal, a third pixel having a yellow color filter, and which outputs a third image signal, and a fourth pixel which outputs a fourth image signal, and an image signal processor which receives image signals of the image sensor, and extracts a red (R) data component, green (G) data component, blue (B) data component, and near-infrared (IR) data component of the light from the image signals.