Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240111146). PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
KAZUNORI Matsuyama of Kanagawa (JP)
NORIYUKI Shikina of Tokyo (JP)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111146 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, CAMERA MODULE, ENDOSCOPE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device with a pixel array, drive controller, horizontal transfer unit, AD converter, and clock generators for controlling operations.
- Pixel array arranged in a grid
- Drive controller to operate the pixel array
- Horizontal transfer unit for outputting analog signals from pixel array columns
- AD converter to convert analog signals to digital
- First clock generator for controlling drive controller
- Second clock generator for controlling horizontal transfer unit and AD converter
- Clock trees for distributing clock signals from generators
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in digital cameras, medical imaging devices, and industrial inspection systems.
Problems Solved
The device improves the efficiency and accuracy of photoelectric conversion in imaging systems.
Benefits
Enhanced image quality, faster data processing, and reduced power consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in the development of high-resolution cameras, medical imaging equipment, and quality control systems.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar photoelectric conversion devices used in digital cameras and imaging sensors.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle noise in the analog-to-digital conversion process?
The patent application does not provide specific details on noise reduction techniques in the AD conversion process.
What is the maximum resolution supported by the pixel array in the device?
The patent application does not mention the maximum resolution capabilities of the pixel array.
Original Abstract Submitted
a photoelectric conversion device is provided. the device includes a pixel array in which pixels are arranged, a drive controller configured to drive the pixel array, a horizontal transfer unit configured to sequentially output analog signals respectively output from columns of the pixel array, an ad converter configured to convert an analog signal output from the horizontal transfer unit into a digital signal, a first clock generator configured to generate a clock signal used to control an operation of the drive controller, and a second clock generator configured to generate a clock signal used to control the horizontal transfer unit and the ad converter. a clock tree in which a clock signal is distributed from the first clock generator and a clock tree in which a clock signal is distributed from the second clock generator form clock trees different from each other.
