Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240120357). IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE SENSOR - 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
IMAGE SENSOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Heegeun Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240120357 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image sensor with a unique design to capture both image and phase information effectively.
- The image sensor includes first pixel regions for image information and second pixel regions for phase information.
- A grid pattern on the substrate divides spaces for each type of pixel region.
- Color filters are placed in spaces for image information, while polarization patterns are placed in spaces for phase information.
- A microlens layer with microlenses is placed on top of the color filters.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in:
- Digital cameras
- Smartphones
- Surveillance systems
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
- Efficient capture of both image and phase information
- Improved image quality and accuracy
- Enhanced depth perception in images
Benefits
- Higher quality images
- Enhanced depth perception
- Improved accuracy in image capture
Potential Commercial Applications
- Camera manufacturers
- Smartphone companies
- Medical device manufacturers
- Surveillance system providers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of separate sensors for image and phase information capture, which may not be as efficient as the integrated design described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image sensor designs in terms of image quality?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing image sensor designs in terms of image quality. It would be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison to understand the potential improvements offered by this technology.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in commercial products?
The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in commercial products. It would be important to consider factors such as cost, manufacturing complexity, and compatibility with existing devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image sensor includes a substrate having a plurality of first pixel regions configured to generate image information and a plurality of second pixel regions configured to detect phase information, a grid pattern on the substrate and dividing a plurality of spaces corresponding to each of the plurality of first pixel regions and the plurality of second pixel regions. the image sensor also includes a plurality of color filters respectively in first spaces of the plurality of spaces, excluding second spaces corresponding to the plurality of second pixel regions, a plurality of polarization patterns respectively in the second spaces and partitioning the second spaces, and a microlens layer including a plurality of first microlenses respectively on the plurality of color filters.
