18754254. IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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IMAGING DEVICE
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Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18754254 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
The abstract of the patent application describes an imaging device with a pixel region and a first peripheral region. The pixel region contains a pixel substrate portion and a pixel transistor, while the first peripheral region includes a first peripheral substrate portion and at least one first peripheral transistor. Signals are transmitted between the two regions, with the gate length of the first peripheral transistor being shorter than that of the pixel transistor. The first peripheral transistor also includes a first source, a first drain, a first channel region, and a first strain-introducing layer in the first peripheral substrate portion.
- The imaging device features a pixel region and a first peripheral region.
- The first peripheral region contains at least one first peripheral transistor with a shorter gate length than the pixel transistor.
- Signals are transmitted between the first peripheral region and the pixel region.
- The first peripheral transistor includes a first source, a first drain, a first channel region, and a first strain-introducing layer.
- The first peripheral transistor brings strain to the first channel region.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, and other imaging devices. - It can also be applied in medical imaging equipment for improved image quality.
Problems Solved: - Enhances signal transmission between pixel and peripheral regions. - Improves overall performance and efficiency of imaging devices.
Benefits: - Higher quality images with improved signal processing. - Enhanced functionality and reliability of imaging devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Device Technology for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for developing cutting-edge imaging devices with superior image quality and performance. It can also be integrated into medical imaging equipment for more accurate diagnostics and treatments.
Questions about Imaging Device Technology: 1. How does the gate length of the first peripheral transistor compare to that of the pixel transistor? The gate length of the first peripheral transistor is shorter than that of the pixel transistor, allowing for improved signal transmission efficiency. 2. What are some potential applications of this imaging device technology? This technology can be applied in various devices such as digital cameras, smartphones, and medical imaging equipment for enhanced image quality and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An imaging device includes a pixel region and a first peripheral region. The pixel region includes a pixel substrate portion and a pixel transistor located in the pixel substrate portion. The first peripheral region includes a first peripheral substrate portion and at least one first peripheral transistor located in the first peripheral substrate portion. Signals are transmitted between the first peripheral region and the pixel region. A gate length of the at least one first peripheral transistor is less than a gate length of the pixel transistor. The at least one first peripheral transistor further includes, in the first peripheral substrate portion, a first source, a first drain, a first channel region located between the first source and the first drain, and a first strain-introducing layer that brings a strain to the first channel region.
