18625169. IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
IMAGING DEVICE
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
TAKAYUKI Nishitani of Osaka (JP)
IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18625169 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
An imaging device described in the patent application includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of pixels arranged in a first direction on the substrate, and a first signal line positioned above the substrate. Each pixel consists of a photoelectric converter, a transistor with a gate connected to the first signal line, and a capacitive element. In the first pixel, part of the transistor overlaps the capacitive element in plan view, and the capacitive element does not cover the entire width of the first signal line.
- Photoelectric converters in pixels convert light into signal charges.
- Transistors in pixels have gates connected to the first signal line.
- Capacitive elements are present in each pixel.
- In the first pixel, the transistor partially overlaps the capacitive element.
- The capacitive element does not cover the entire width of the first signal line.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Medical imaging devices - Surveillance cameras - Automotive cameras - Smartphone cameras
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality - Enhanced signal processing - Reduction in noise interference - Increased pixel sensitivity - Better low-light performance
Benefits: - Higher quality images - Improved performance in low-light conditions - Enhanced signal processing capabilities - Reduced noise in images - Greater pixel sensitivity
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Technology for Enhanced Image Quality This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as digital cameras, medical imaging devices, surveillance cameras, automotive cameras, and smartphone cameras. It offers improved image quality, better performance in low-light conditions, enhanced signal processing capabilities, reduced noise interference, and increased pixel sensitivity, making it a valuable innovation in the imaging industry.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the overlap of the transistor and capacitive element in the first pixel affect image quality? 2. What are the specific advantages of having the capacitive element not cover the entire width of the first signal line?
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device includes: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of pixels arrayed in a first direction on the semiconductor substrate; and a first signal line positioned above the semiconductor substrate. Each of the plurality of pixels includes: a photoelectric converter that converts light into signal charges; a transistor that includes a gate electrically coupled to the first signal line; and a capacitive element. In a first pixel of the plurality of pixels, at least a part of the transistor overlaps the capacitive element in plan view, and the capacitive element does not overlap the entire width of the first signal line in plan view.
