18466475. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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IMAGE SENSOR
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IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466475 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image sensor that includes a pixel array with multiple pixels arranged in two directions. Each pixel has multiple photodiodes placed next to each other in either the first or second direction. The image sensor also includes control logic that generates image data by obtaining pixel signals from the pixels and reads a pixel voltage corresponding to charges generated by two or more photodiodes within a single pixel simultaneously.
- The image sensor has a pixel array with pixels arranged in two directions.
- Each pixel contains multiple photodiodes placed next to each other.
- The control logic generates image data by obtaining pixel signals and reads pixel voltage from multiple photodiodes within a single pixel at the same time.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Digital cameras
- Smartphones
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved image quality and resolution
- Faster image capture
- Enhanced low-light performance
Benefits of this technology:
- Higher quality and more detailed images
- Faster image processing
- Improved performance in low-light conditions
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a first direction and a second direction. Each pixel of the plurality of pixels includes a plurality of photodiodes disposed adjacent to one another in at least one of the first direction and the second direction. The image sensor further includes a control logic configured to generate image data by obtaining pixel signals from the plurality of pixels, and read a pixel voltage corresponding to charges generated by two or more of the plurality of photodiodes included in one of the plurality of pixels, at substantially the same time.
