18598856. IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING CONTROL ELECTRODE, TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE, AND CONNECTION LAYER ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING CONTROL ELECTRODE TO SIDE SURFACE OF TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING CONTROL ELECTRODE, TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE, AND CONNECTION LAYER ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING CONTROL ELECTRODE TO SIDE SURFACE OF TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE
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Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING CONTROL ELECTRODE, TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE, AND CONNECTION LAYER ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING CONTROL ELECTRODE TO SIDE SURFACE OF TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598856 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR INCLUDING CONTROL ELECTRODE, TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE, AND CONNECTION LAYER ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING CONTROL ELECTRODE TO SIDE SURFACE OF TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE
The patent application describes an image sensor with pixel electrodes, a control electrode, a photoelectric conversion film, a transparent electrode, an insulating layer, and a connection layer.
- Pixel electrodes are present in the image sensor.
- A control electrode is included in the design.
- A photoelectric conversion film is arranged on the pixel electrodes.
- A transparent electrode is placed on the photoelectric conversion film.
- An insulating layer covers at least a portion of the transparent electrode.
- A connection layer electrically connects the control electrode to the transparent electrode.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality - Enhanced sensitivity to light - Reduced noise in captured images
Benefits: - Higher resolution images - Better low-light performance - Increased overall image sensor efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Image Sensor Technology for Enhanced Imaging Devices" This technology can be used in various commercial applications such as smartphone cameras, security cameras, and medical imaging equipment. The market implications include improved image quality, increased demand for high-performance cameras, and potential advancements in the field of digital imaging technology.
Prior Art: Readers can start their search for prior art related to this technology by exploring patents in the field of image sensors, photoelectric conversion films, and transparent electrodes.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly working on improving image sensor technology to enhance image quality, increase sensitivity, and reduce noise in captured images.
Questions about Image Sensor Technology: 1. How does this image sensor technology compare to traditional image sensors? This technology offers improved image quality, higher sensitivity to light, and reduced noise compared to traditional sensors.
2. What are the key advantages of using a transparent electrode in this image sensor design? The transparent electrode allows more light to reach the photoelectric conversion film, enhancing the sensor's overall performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes pixel electrodes, a control electrode, a photoelectric conversion film arranged on the pixel electrodes, a transparent electrode arranged on the photoelectric conversion film, an insulating layer arranged on at least a portion of a top surface of the transparent electrode, and a connection layer that electrically connects the control electrode to the transparent electrode. The connection layer is in contact with at least one side surface of the transparent electrode. A side surface of the insulating layer, the at least one side surface of the transparent electrode, and a side surface of the photoelectric conversion film are aligned with each other.
