18370550. 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 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Image Sensor Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18370550 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image sensor with a unique microlens array structure that enhances image quality.
Key Features and Innovation
- Image sensor with pixel sections, color filters, and microlenses on a substrate.
- Microlens array with a repetitive periodic structure.
- Different spacing and pitch between adjacent microlenses for improved image capture.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, and other devices requiring high-quality image sensors.
Problems Solved
- Enhances image resolution and clarity.
- Improves color accuracy in captured images.
- Reduces distortion and aberrations in photos.
Benefits
- Higher quality images.
- Enhanced color reproduction.
- Improved overall image sensor performance.
Commercial Applications
- Digital camera manufacturing.
- Smartphone production.
- Surveillance systems development.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to microlens array structures in image sensors to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in microlens array technology for image sensors to ensure the latest innovations are incorporated into products.
Questions about Image Sensor Technology
What are the key advantages of using a microlens array structure in image sensors?
Using a microlens array structure helps improve image quality by enhancing resolution, color accuracy, and reducing distortions.
How does the periodic structure of the microlens array impact image capture?
The repetitive periodic structure of the microlens array ensures consistent spacing and pitch between adjacent microlenses, leading to better image quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is an image sensor comprising a first substrate including pixel sections each of which includes a photoelectric conversion region; a plurality of color filters on the pixel sections and on a first surface of the first substrate, and a plurality of microlenses on the color filters. An array of the microlenses includes a repetitive periodic structure. The periodic structure includes a first microlens, a second microlens, and a third microlens that are sequentially arranged adjacent to each other along a first direction. A first spacing in the first direction between the first and second microlenses is substantially the same as a second spacing in the first direction between the second and third microlenses. A first pitch in the first direction between the first and second microlenses is different from a second pitch in the first direction between the second and third microlenses.
