18513978. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HIDEO Kobayashi of Tokyo (JP)

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18513978 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT

Simplified Explanation

The photoelectric conversion apparatus described in the abstract includes a pixel that generates a pixel signal through photoelectric conversion, first and second transistors connected to a signal line, and first and second switches connected to the transistors. The transistors are connected in parallel to the signal line, with their gates connected to separate bias lines. The switches are controlled by separate control lines.

  • Pixel generates pixel signal through photoelectric conversion
  • First and second transistors connected to signal line
  • First switch connected to first transistor, second switch connected to second transistor
  • Transistors connected in parallel to signal line
  • Gates of transistors connected to separate bias lines
  • Switches controlled by separate control lines

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Digital cameras
  • Image sensors
  • Solar panels

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Efficient photoelectric conversion
  • Signal processing
  • Power management

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved image quality
  • Energy efficiency
  • Compact design

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be commercially apply in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Renewable energy sector
  • Surveillance systems

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of similar pixel structures in image sensors or digital cameras.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing photoelectric conversion methods?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing photoelectric conversion methods. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the advantages or disadvantages of this technology compared to others.

What are the specific technical specifications of the pixel and transistors used in this apparatus?

The article does not delve into the specific technical specifications of the pixel and transistors. More detailed information on the components used could provide a better understanding of the performance and capabilities of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a pixel, a signal line, first and second transistors, and first and second switches. The pixel generates a pixel signal through photoelectric conversion that is output the signal line. The first and second transistors are connected to the signal line. The first switch is connected to the first transistor, and the second switch is connected to the second transistor. The first transistor and the second transistor are connected to the signal line in parallel with each other. A gate of the first transistor is connected to a first bias line, a gate of the second transistor is connected to a second bias line, and the first bias line and the second bias line are electrically separated from each other. A first control line of the first switch and a second control line of the second switch are electrically separated from each other.