18672455. IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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IMAGING DEVICE
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
HIDENARI Kanehara of Kyoto (JP)
IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18672455 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
The abstract describes an imaging device with a pixel section, a peripheral circuit section, and an intermediate layer. The peripheral circuit section includes a light-shielding film, at least one first conductive line containing aluminum, and a barrier layer between the conductive line and the light-shielding film.
- Pixel section with pixels
- Peripheral circuit section with a peripheral circuit
- Intermediate layer extending across pixel and peripheral circuit sections
- Light-shielding film in the peripheral circuit section
- First conductive line containing aluminum in the intermediate layer
- Barrier layer between the conductive line and the light-shielding film
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Medical imaging devices - Surveillance cameras
Problems Solved: - Improved image quality by reducing interference from external light - Enhanced durability of the imaging device
Benefits: - Higher quality images - Increased device longevity - Enhanced performance in various lighting conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Imaging Devices for Enhanced Image Quality" This technology can be used in the development of high-quality digital cameras for professional photographers, medical imaging devices for accurate diagnostics, and surveillance cameras for enhanced security measures.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the barrier layer improve the performance of the imaging device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial products?
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device includes a pixel section including pixels, a peripheral circuit section that is provided around the pixel section and that includes a peripheral circuit, and an intermediate layer that extends across the pixel section and the peripheral circuit section. The peripheral circuit section includes a light-shielding film located above the intermediate layer, at least one first conductive line that is located in the intermediate layer and that contains aluminum, and at least one barrier layer located between the at least one first conductive line and the light-shielding film.
