18610671. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
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SHUNYA Kamioka of Kanagawa (JP)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18610671 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
The photoelectric conversion apparatus described in the patent application includes a substrate, a planarizing layer, and first and second intra-layer lenses. The substrate has pixels with photoelectric converters between its surfaces, and the lenses are strategically positioned to enhance the performance of the converters.
- The substrate contains pixels with photoelectric converters between its surfaces.
- The first intra-layer lens overlaps with part of the photoelectric converter in plan view.
- The second intra-layer lens is located within the depth of the first lens and between adjacent photoelectric converters.
- The second lens is positioned in the extension direction of a diagonal of the pixel in plan view.
Potential Applications: - Solar panels - Digital cameras - Image sensors
Problems Solved: - Improved efficiency of photoelectric conversion - Enhanced image quality - Reduction of optical distortion
Benefits: - Higher energy conversion rates - Sharper images - Increased sensor sensitivity
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Photoelectric Conversion Technology for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized in various industries such as solar energy, photography, and surveillance systems. It can lead to more efficient energy production, better image quality, and improved sensor capabilities.
Questions about Photoelectric Conversion Technology: 1. How does the positioning of the intra-layer lenses impact the performance of the photoelectric converters? The positioning of the intra-layer lenses helps focus light onto the photoelectric converters, increasing their efficiency.
2. What are the potential drawbacks of this photoelectric conversion technology? One potential drawback could be the increased complexity of manufacturing due to the precise positioning of the intra-layer lenses.
Original Abstract Submitted
A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a substrate, a planarizing layer, and first and second intra-layer lenses. The substrate includes first and second surfaces and is provided with pixels, each including a photoelectric converter between the first and second surfaces. The first intra-layer lens is located at a position overlapping with at least part of the photoelectric converter in plan view with respect to the first surface. At least part of the second intra-layer lens is located within a depth between an upper and a lower end of the first intra-layer lens. The second intra-layer lens is disposed between a plurality of the photoelectric converters adjacent to each other in the plan view with respect to the first surface, and the second intra-layer lens further is disposed in a direction of an extension of a diagonal of one of the pixels in the plan view with respect to the first surface.
