Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240196711). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, MOVING BODY, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, MOVING BODY, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

YUTO Nozaki of Kanagawa (JP)

YOSHIHISA Kawamura of Kanagawa (JP)

KOTARO Abukawa of Kanagawa (JP)

NORIHIKO Nakata of Kanagawa (JP)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, MOVING BODY, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240196711 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, MOVING BODY, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

The semiconductor device described in the patent application includes a pixel region with multiple lenses arranged on an underlayer without exposure, as well as a monitor region with monitor lenses arranged on the underlayer, some with exposed portions.

  • The semiconductor device features a unique arrangement of lenses in both the pixel and monitor regions.
  • The monitor lenses are positioned in pairs, with some having exposed portions between them.
  • The design allows for precise monitoring and imaging capabilities within the device.

Potential Applications:

  • This technology could be used in digital cameras, medical imaging devices, and other optical systems requiring precise monitoring capabilities.

Problems Solved:

  • Provides a solution for enhancing monitoring and imaging functions in semiconductor devices.
  • Offers a more efficient way to arrange lenses on a substrate.

Benefits:

  • Improved imaging quality and monitoring accuracy.
  • Enhanced functionality in various optical systems.

Commercial Applications:

  • This technology could be valuable in the development of advanced digital cameras, medical imaging equipment, and surveillance systems.

Prior Art:

  • Researchers interested in this technology may want to explore prior patents related to semiconductor devices with advanced imaging capabilities.

Frequently Updated Research:

  • Stay informed about the latest advancements in semiconductor devices with enhanced monitoring features.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the unique lens arrangement in this semiconductor device improve monitoring capabilities? 2. What potential applications outside of digital cameras and medical imaging could benefit from this technology?


Original Abstract Submitted

a semiconductor device that comprises, on a substrate, a pixel region where a plurality of pixels are arranged, and a monitor region is provided. in the pixel region, a plurality of lenses are arranged on an underlayer such that the underlayer is not exposed, and in the monitor region, a plurality of monitor lenses are arranged on the underlayer. the plurality of monitor lenses include a pair of monitor lenses arranged such that the underlayer is not exposed between two monitor lenses adjacent to each other, and a pair of monitor lenses arranged with an exposed portion where the underlayer is exposed between two monitor lenses adjacent to each other.