Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240337731). PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM simplified abstract
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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM
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KAZUHIRO Morimoto of Kanagawa (JP)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337731 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM
The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device that includes a comparison unit to compare light values based on signal charges generated during different exposure periods.
- Photoelectric conversion unit for converting light into electrical signals
- Light value holding unit to store light values from signal charges during first and second exposure periods
- Comparison unit to compare light values from different exposure periods
- Control unit to set third and fourth exposure periods based on the comparison result
- Third and fourth exposure periods are shorter than the first and second exposure periods
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Solar panels - Image sensors
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of exposure periods - Improved image quality - Enhanced energy conversion
Benefits: - Better image processing - Energy savings - Increased device performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Photoelectric Conversion Device for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be used in digital cameras, solar panels, and other devices requiring photoelectric conversion for improved efficiency and performance in various commercial applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the comparison unit improve the performance of the photoelectric conversion device? The comparison unit helps optimize exposure periods for better image quality and energy efficiency.
2. What are the potential market implications of this technology in the digital camera industry? This technology could lead to the development of more advanced and efficient digital cameras with improved image processing capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
a photoelectric conversion device includes a photoelectric conversion unit, a light value holding unit that holds light values based on signal charges generated during a first exposure period and a second exposure period having at least one of start timing and end timing different from that of the first exposure period, a comparison unit that compares the light value based on the signal charge generated during the first exposure period with the light value based on the signal charge generated during the second exposure period, and a control unit that sets a third exposure period and a fourth exposure period having at least one of the start timing and end timing different from that of the third exposure period on the basis of a comparison result of the comparison unit. the third and fourth exposure periods are less than at least one of the first and second exposure periods.
