Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240178242). IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Suyong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaeyoung Bae of Suwon-si (KR)

Yunhwan Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240178242 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The image sensor device described in the patent application includes two pixels, each with its own select transistor, located at different rows and columns. The first pixel outputs a signal through a first column line during a first time period when its select transistor is turned on, while the second pixel outputs a signal through a second column line during a second time period when its select transistor is turned on.

  • The image sensor device includes two pixels with individual select transistors.
  • The first pixel outputs a signal through a first column line during a first time period, while the second pixel outputs a signal through a second column line during a second time period.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be used in:

  • Digital cameras
  • Smartphones
  • Surveillance cameras

Problems Solved

The technology addresses issues such as:

  • Improving image sensor performance
  • Enhancing image quality
  • Increasing pixel signal output efficiency

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Higher quality images
  • Improved sensor performance
  • Enhanced signal output accuracy

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be applied in various commercial sectors, including:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Security and surveillance
  • Automotive industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of select transistors in image sensor devices to control pixel signal output.

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology impact power consumption in image sensor devices?

The article does not provide information on the power consumption implications of the described technology.

Are there any limitations to the number of pixels that can be implemented using this technology?

The article does not address whether there are limitations to the scalability of this technology in terms of the number of pixels that can be integrated.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image sensor device includes a first pixel that is located at a first row and a first column and comprising a first select transistor and is configured to output a first pixel signal through a first column line, and a second pixel that is located at a second row different from the first row and the first column and comprising a second select transistor and is configured to output a second pixel signal through a second column line. during a first time period, the first select transistor is turned on and the first pixel signal is output, and during a second time period, the second select transistor is turned on, and a first voltage is applied to the second column line through the second select transistor, the second time period including the first time period.