18610634. IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.)
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IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
Inventor(s)
Naoto Kusumoto of Isehara (JP)
IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18610634 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The imaging device described in the patent application generates a potential higher than the potential supplied to a pixel, utilizing a first circuit and a second circuit within the pixel. The first circuit combines two potentials to create a third potential, which is then applied to the photoelectric conversion device in the second circuit to generate and output data.
- The imaging device generates a higher potential in a pixel than the supplied potential.
- The device consists of a first circuit and a second circuit within the pixel.
- The first circuit adds two potentials to create a third potential.
- The third potential is applied to the photoelectric conversion device in the second circuit.
- The second circuit generates and outputs data based on the applied potential.
Potential Applications: 1. Digital cameras and imaging sensors. 2. Medical imaging devices. 3. Security cameras and surveillance systems.
Problems Solved: 1. Enhances image quality by generating a higher potential in pixels. 2. Improves sensitivity and accuracy of photoelectric conversion devices. 3. Enables better performance in low-light conditions.
Benefits: 1. Higher quality images with improved detail and clarity. 2. Enhanced performance in challenging lighting environments. 3. Increased accuracy and sensitivity in capturing visual data.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the development of advanced digital cameras, medical imaging equipment, and security systems, enhancing image quality and performance in various applications.
Questions about Imaging Device Technology: 1. How does the imaging device improve image quality compared to traditional devices? 2. What are the potential limitations of using this technology in different lighting conditions?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the potential generation process in pixels to further enhance image quality and performance in imaging devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device that generates, in a pixel, a potential higher than a potential to be supplied to the pixel is provided. The imaging device includes a pixel including a first circuit and a second circuit; the second circuit includes a photoelectric conversion device; the first circuit is electrically connected to the second circuit; the first circuit has a function of adding a first potential and a second potential to generate a third potential; and the second circuit has a function of generating data in the photoelectric conversion device to which the third potential is applied and has a function of outputting the data.
