Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240175750). IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Radwanul Hasan Siddique of Pasadena CA (US)
Daniel Assumpcao of Issaquah WA (US)
Hyochul Kim of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240175750 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING
Simplified Explanation
An ultra-compact spectrometer with nanophotonic components has been disclosed in a patent application. The spectrometer utilizes metasurfaces and Bragg filters to disperse light independently of the input angle, allowing for a large input angle and accurate measurements. This technology enables the spectrometer to handle a bandwidth of about 200 nm, read image data in the visible spectrum (400-600 nm), and read spectral data in the near-infrared range (700-900 nm). The compact size of the spectrometer, approximately 1 mm in surface area, makes it suitable for integration into mobile devices.
- Nanophotonic components with metasurfaces and Bragg filters
- Light scattering nanostructures for large input angle
- Light dispersion independent of input angle
- Capable of handling 200 nm bandwidth
- Reads image data in visible spectrum and spectral data in near-infrared range
- Compact size suitable for integration into mobile devices
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various fields such as:
- Spectroscopy
- Environmental monitoring
- Medical diagnostics
- Chemical analysis
Problems Solved
The ultra-compact spectrometer addresses the following issues:
- Bulky and large traditional spectrometers
- Limited input angle for accurate measurements
- Limited bandwidth handling capabilities
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Compact size for easy integration
- Accurate measurements with large input angles
- Wide bandwidth handling capabilities
- Versatile applications in different industries
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercially applied in:
- Mobile devices
- Laboratory equipment
- Industrial process monitoring
- Consumer electronics
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of miniaturized spectrometers using nanophotonic components in the field of optical sensing and analysis.
Unanswered Questions
How does the size of the spectrometer impact its performance and accuracy?
The size of the spectrometer is crucial in determining its portability and integration into different devices. A smaller size may lead to limitations in terms of resolution and sensitivity. Further research is needed to understand the trade-offs between size and performance in this technology.
What are the potential challenges in mass-producing these ultra-compact spectrometers?
Mass production of these spectrometers may face challenges related to manufacturing precision components, ensuring consistency in performance, and cost-effectiveness. Research and development efforts are required to optimize the production process and scale up manufacturing capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
optical spectrometers may be used to determine the spectral components of electromagnetic waves. spectrometers may be large, bulky devices and may require waves to enter at a nearly direct angle of incidence in order to record a measurement. what is disclosed is an ultra-compact spectrometer with nanophotonic components as light dispersion technology. nanophotonic components may contain metasurfaces and bragg filters. each metasurface may contain light scattering nanostructures that may be randomized to create a large input angle, and the bragg filter may result in the light dispersion independent of the input angle. the spectrometer may be capable of handling about 200 nm bandwidth. the ultra-compact spectrometer may be able to read image data in the visible (400-600 nm) and to read spectral data in the near-infrared (700-900 nm) wavelength range. the surface area of the spectrometer may be about 1 mm, allowing it to fit on mobile devices.
