18590654. IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING COLOR SEPARATING LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING COLOR SEPARATING LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR
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Inventor(s)
Sookyoung Roh of Yongin-si (KR)
Seokho Yun of Hwaseong-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING COLOR SEPARATING LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590654 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING COLOR SEPARATING LENS ARRAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE IMAGE SENSOR
The image sensor described in the patent application includes a color separating lens array that branches light of different wavelengths into different directions to be focused on specific photosensitive cells on the sensor substrate.
- The image sensor has a sensor substrate with first and second photosensitive cells for sensing light.
- A color separating lens array on the sensor substrate has first regions for the first photosensitive cells and second regions for the second photosensitive cells.
- Each first region includes a first fine structure, while each second region has a different second fine structure.
- Incident light is separated based on wavelength and directed to the appropriate photosensitive cells for detection.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Smartphone cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Improved color accuracy in image capture - Enhanced image quality in various lighting conditions
Benefits: - Higher quality images with accurate color reproduction - Better performance in low light environments - Enhanced overall image sensor functionality
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Sensors with Color Separating Lens Array This technology can revolutionize the digital imaging industry by providing more accurate and high-quality image capture capabilities. It can be utilized in a wide range of commercial products, from smartphones to professional cameras, enhancing the overall user experience and image quality.
Questions about Image Sensors with Color Separating Lens Array: 1. How does the color separating lens array improve image quality in different lighting conditions? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in consumer electronics?
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an image sensor including a color separating lens array. The image sensor includes a sensor substrate including a plurality of first photosensitive cells and a plurality of second photosensitive cells configured to sense light, and a color separating lens array including a plurality of first regions respectively corresponding to the plurality of first photosensitive cells and each including a first fine structure, and a plurality of second regions respectively corresponding to the plurality of second photosensitive cells and each including a second fine structure that is different from the first fine structure, wherein, among incident light incident on the color separating lens array, light of a first wavelength and light of a second wavelength are branched into different directions and focused on the first photosensitive cells and the second photosensitive cells.
